Pola Zawierucha
"People should know it can happen anywhere and at any time."
Name at birth
Pola Griner
Date of birth
01/20/1922
Where did you grow up?
Zamosc, Poland
Name of father, occupation
Wolf Griner,
Baker
Maiden name of mother, occupation
Rivka Szyfer,
Baker
Immediate family (names, birth order)
Parents and four children
How many in entire extended family?
About 100
Who survived the Holocaust?
One brother and myself
Name of Ghetto(s)
Where were you in hiding?
In the forests around Plock, Poland
Occupation after the war
Homemaker
Spouse
Sender Zawierucha,
Meat packing business
Children
Regina and William
Grandchildren
Three
What do you think helped you to survive?
We were young, healthy, and lucky.
What message would you like to leave for future generations?
People should know it can happen anywhere and at any time.
Interviewer:
Charles Silow
Interview date:
07/21/2009
