The Jordan Syatt Podcast How I Survived the Holocaust: My True Story with Sami Steigmann
Jun 25, 2025
Sami Steigmann, a Holocaust survivor and educator, shares his profound journey of resilience and hope, having reached over 250,000 people worldwide. He discusses the lasting impacts of trauma and the importance of Holocaust education. Sami tackles modern propaganda, current geopolitical conflicts, and how to maintain positivity despite challenges. His transformative story highlights the power of community engagement and personal growth through volunteerism. Listeners gain insight into combating Antisemitism and the necessity of understanding history to prevent future injustices.
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Turn Pain Into Strength
- Transform negativity into positivity by focusing on determination and pain tolerance.
- Demonstrating endurance teaches others about resilience under hardship.
Woman's Life-Saving Risk
- A German woman risked her family's lives to secretly feed Sami milk in the labor camp.
- Sami never knew her name but honors her indirectly through Yad Vashem's garden for righteous people.
Holocaust Root Causes
- The Holocaust started immediately after World War I with punitive measures against Germany.
- Early acceptance and propaganda allowed Nazi hate to escalate into genocide.