Hana Brady

Jewish-Czech Holocaust victim, child deportee

Hana Brady - Jewish-Czech Holocaust victim, child deportee
Born

May 16th, 1931
94 years ago

Died

1944
81 years ago — 13 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Czech Republic

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Born in Czechoslovakia, integrated into a close-knit Jewish family. Life was disrupted with the Nazi occupation during World War II. Deported to Theresienstadt concentration camp alongside other Jewish families. Ultimately transported to Auschwitz, where perished at a young age. The story and belongings, particularly a suitcase, became symbolic of the Holocaust experience and were used in educational contexts to raise awareness about the atrocities faced.

Life story used for Holocaust education

Belongings became symbols of victimization

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