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Raised by Survivors — Ep 164: Healing from the Holocaust Legacy with Dr. Burt Roshelson

In this deeply moving episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Burt Roshelson, a Long Island physician and son of Holocaust survivor Eli Gersian Roshelson. Burt shares his father’s remarkable journey—from enduring brutal discrimination and imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps, to providing critical care in displaced persons camps after the war, to rebuilding a life rooted in hope and healing. Through candid stories of survival, resilience, and the enduring bonds forged in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy, Burt offers a powerful testament to the lasting impact of trauma and the strength of the human spirit.

Join us as we explore the legacy of survival and the unbreakable will to heal, rebuild, and educate future generations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to remembering history and honoring those who lived it.