Rachela Yager
"Strengthen yourself. The tougher the going, the stronger you get. Education and constant awareness of what's happening in the world."
Name at birth
Rachela Kolender
Date of birth
09/01/1931
Where were you born?
Where did you grow up?
Pshasnysh, Poland
Name of father, occupation
Simcha,
Worked in a pop and soda factory
Maiden name of mother, occupation
Bila Necha Freedman,
Homemaker
How many in entire extended family?
About 80
Who survived the Holocaust?
My mother, my brother, myself, one aunt and two cousins
Where were you in the Former Soviet Union?
Siberia, Uzbekistan. We were homeless in several large cities in the Soviet Union
Occupation after the war
Hairdresser and cosmetologist
Spouse
Henry,
Hair stylist
Children
Barry, sales and marketing; Toby, psychologist
Grandchildren
Two
What do you think helped you to survive?
Strength and a lot of praying. Living in Russia where children were a concern to the government and everyone.
What message would you like to leave for future generations?
Strengthen yourself. The tougher the going, the stronger you get. Education and constant awareness of what's happening in the world.
Interviewer:
Charles Silow
Interview date:
07/17/2009
Experiences
Survivor's map
