Magda Brown was just 17 when she was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau on her birthday. She lost her parents and most of her family to the gas chambers. She survived a munitions factory, a death march, and a daring escape into a barn before being liberated by the U.S. Army.
For decades, Magda lived a quiet, full life in Chicago—but she refused to let the world forget.
In 2018, the day after the tragic Tree of Life synagogue shooting, Magda was scheduled to speak in Pittsburgh. Despite the fear and the fresh wounds of the community, she didn’t hesitate. She knew that in the face of hate, silence is not an option.
Magda’s life was a testament to the fact that while we cannot change the past, we must protect the future by telling the truth. Learn more about Magda’s story: https://buff.ly/QHFZVKm
Photo Credit: John Pregulman
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