During World Wars people sacrificed their families, their homes and their health. It has always amazed me how resilient people are at their most desperate times. When it comes to World War II and the Holocaust, being a Jew, I have a certain feeling as most Jews have about that time in our history. I am in awe when it comes to the survivors and their resilience to start a new life, move to a new country, start a family, learn a new language. Could we do that today? Could I/we move to a new country, learn a new language, get married and have kids all without having your family close by? Their stories are amazing and moving. Through all their suffering and eventual joy, they remember the recipes and foods of their past. It's what links the past and the present.
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