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Ep. 339: Echoes of the Past with Gilda Zirinsky
In this powerful episode of Echoes of the Past, host Zachary Graulich, Assistant Director of Education at HMTC, sits down with Holocaust survivor and newly published author Gilda Zirinsky for an unforgettable conversation.
Gilda takes listeners on an extraordinary journey—from her childhood in Liège, Belgium, through the terror of the Nazi invasion, to her family’s desperate flight across France, and the miraculous reunions and acts of courage that carried them to safety. She shares vivid memories of crowded trains, strangers who risked everything to help, and the remarkable captain who rescued hundreds of refugees aboard a banana boat bound for Casablanca.
With honesty, clarity, and deep emotional resonance, Gilda reflects on resilience, family, and the will to survive. Her new memoir, I Went to Kindergarten in Casablanca, expands on this incredible story and stands as a testament to hope and the human spirit.
This episode is more than history—it’s a reminder of why testimony matters and why the next generation must continue to listen.
Tune in, be moved, and carry these lessons forward.