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Alex Kurzem
A man who, as a child, survived the Holocaust by masquerading as a Nazi soldier, later struggling with his identity and the truth of his past.
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Mar 1, 2025
• 34min
Weekend Listen: He owes his life to a lie, now will anyone believe what he calls the truth?
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Join Alex Kurzem, a Holocaust survivor who masked his true identity as a Jewish boy by posing as a Nazi soldier, and his niece, Beba Menglis Ford, as they unravel decades of family secrets. Alex grapples with his traumatic past and the struggle to have his unbelievable story believed. Beba shares cherished memories and highlights the bonds between family while exploring the fine line between truth and embellishment. Together, they embark on a poignant journey of identity, memory, and the emotional weight of their shared history.
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