Holocaust survivor to tell story at University of St. Francis
A survivor of eight concentration camps and key war crimes trial witness, David Faber, the author of Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor’s Memoir, will bring to life stories of the Holocaust. Faber will speak at the University of St. Francis on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The public is invited to this free event.
Faber, who spoke at the university last year, was only 12 years old when he was forced to watch the Nazis murder his brother Romek. For nearly six years, he suffered and survived Nazi persecution at eight concentration camps. By the time he was liberated from the Bergen-Belsen camp in April 1945, Faber was 18 and only weighed 72 pounds.
Faber, who witnessed the murders of both his parents and five of six sisters, promised his family that he would stay alive to tell their stories. His presentation will be at 7 p.m. in the University of St. Francis’ Moser Performing Arts Center auditorium. Seating is limited. For reservations or information, call (815) 740-3399. Signed books will also be available for purchase.
In 1961, Faber was a key witness at the war crimes trial of Adolf Eichmann, known as the “collector of Jews for death.” Faber’s testimony about his experiences under the Nazi reign of terror is preserved at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. His book has become required reading at schools and universities throughout the world. For more information about the book and Faber, visit www.becauseofromek.com.
Faber, who lives in San Diego, has traveled the world speaking about his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. His presentations, which are free of charge, warn of the dangers of hatred and the importance of respecting one another.