Survivors of the Holocaust express concerns over increasing anti-Jewish sentiments
In a recent interview with "Bunte" magazine, Eva Umlauf, the newly elected president of the International Auschwitz Committee, spoke about her concerns regarding the increase in modern anti-Semitism.
Born in 1939, Umlauf spent her early years at the Auschwitz extermination camp. Taken there at the tender age of two, she survived the Holocaust and went on to become a powerful voice against hatred and intolerance.
Umlauf's childhood was marked by unimaginable hardship. She was given a number at Auschwitz and, like many others, witnessed unspeakable horrors. Her mother, too, was severely traumatized due to their experiences at the camp.
Despite the pain of her past, Umlauf has chosen to channel her energy into advocacy. She values her professional activities as goals, and her psychotherapist has noted that this helps her to avoid depression.
The International Auschwitz Committee, an organization that deals with the history and legacy of the Auschwitz concentration camp, is a platform for Umlauf's voice. She often emphasizes the dangerous resurgence of anti-Semitic attitudes and hate crimes. She stresses the importance of remembrance, education, and vigilance against current manifestations of anti-Semitism, which include denial, trivialization of the Holocaust, and new forms of hatred often linked to contemporary political conflicts.
In her interview with "Bunte", Umlauf stated that time does not heal the wounds of Auschwitz. She expressed her concern about the growing anti-Semitism and urged for continued efforts in combating this hate.
For those seeking detailed and specific accounts of Umlauf's personal views or testimonies on this issue, such information might be found in specialized Holocaust remembrance archives, transcripts of speeches at International Auschwitz Committee events, or interviews published by organizations focused on Holocaust history and anti-Semitism studies.
- Eva Umlauf, the president of the International Auschwitz Committee, raised concerns about the rise in modern anti-Semitism, linking it to contemporary political conflicts and new forms of hatred.
- Umlauf's advocacy work, focusing on the remembrance and education of the Holocaust, is a significant part of her mental health management as a psychotherapist has noted it aids in avoiding depression.
- Despite the traumatic experiences she faced at the Auschwitz extermination camp as a child, Umlauf has become a powerful voice against hatred and intolerance in her role as the leader of the International Auschwitz Committee.
- In her interview with "Bunte" magazine, Umlauf emphasized the importance of continued efforts in combating anti-Semitism, stating that time does not heal the wounds of Auschwitz and urging for vigilance against its resurgence.
