Author of “A Tribute to Mom: We Survived Together”

Nov. 8, 2023, 7 p.m.

Join us in Gates Hall and learn about the incredible life journey of Samuel Rind, a Jewish Holocaust survivor, as he shares his story of courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest times.

Born in Krasnobród, Poland, Samuel faced unimaginable challenges when the Nazis invaded his homeland. The Rind family was torn apart as they sought to escape the clutches of the Nazi regime. Among those who embarked on this harrowing journey were Samuel, his mother, father, younger brother, aunt, and her three children. Tragically, only Samuel and his mother survived.

Despite the war’s end, Samuel and his mother faced more challenges, being denied entry to the United States, where one of Samuel’s uncles resided. Their journey then led them to Bolivia, where they sought refuge with another of Samuel’s uncles. In 1960, Samuel was able to pursue higher education in the U.S., attending college in Buffalo. After completing his studies, he returned to Bolivia and began a career as an optician.

In 1967, a new chapter unfolded as Samuel married Gabriela, and the couple moved to Rochester, NY. They raised a son and daughter, and Samuel’s mother joined them in the 1990s, living to the age of 93 and seeing her grandchildren grow into their twenties.

Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to hear Samuel Rind’s firsthand account of triumph over adversity. His story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s strength and the importance of sharing such stories to inspire generations to come.

“As a child survivor of the Holocaust, Sam Rind’s story is especially relevant to new generations of young people—teaching them about the resilience of the human spirit. The power to grow up and be a productive member of society, despite the trauma of his early years, is inspirational.” —Bonnie Abrams, Director, Center for Holocaust Awareness and Information, Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, NY

“Sam Rind’s story of survival and, just as importantly, his willingness to share it in person, is both commendable and critical in humanity’s fight to ‘Never Forget.’ His putting words on paper for posterity and the education of future generations will further the reach of his firsthand account of the atrocities of the Holocaust and focus the unimaginable to promote understanding.” Rabbi Leonard Bitran, Temple Beth El, Rochester, NY