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Kindertransport: Olga Levy Drucker's Harrowing Journey to Safety

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In 1939, just weeks before the outbreak of World War II, a young Jewish girl named Olga Levy Drucker was sent to England on a Kindertransport train. She was one of 10,000 children who were rescued from Nazi-occupied Europe by the Kindertransport, a remarkable humanitarian effort that saved the lives of countless children.

Kindertransport

by Olga Levy Drucker

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Olga's story is one of courage, hope, and triumph. She was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1929. Her father was a successful businessman, and her mother was a loving and devoted housewife. Olga had a happy childhood, but her world was shattered when the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933.

The Nazis began to persecute Jews as soon as they came to power. They passed laws that restricted the rights of Jews, and they encouraged violence against them. Olga's family was forced to flee their home in Vienna, and they moved to Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Even in Prague, the Nazis continued to persecute Jews. In 1939, Olga's father was arrested by the Gestapo, the Nazi secret police. He was taken to a concentration camp, and he was never seen again.

After her father's arrest, Olga and her mother lived in constant fear. They knew that they could be arrested at any time. In desperation, Olga's mother applied for a visa to England.

Olga and her mother were lucky to be granted visas. They were able to board a Kindertransport train in Prague on August 2, 1939. The train took them to England, where they were met by a foster family.

Olga's journey to England was long and difficult. She was forced to leave her home, her family, and her friends behind. She was also forced to travel alone, without her mother. But Olga was determined to survive.

Olga spent the war years in England. She lived with a foster family, and she attended school. She also became involved in the Jewish community in England.

After the war, Olga was reunited with her mother. They returned to Prague, but they found that their home had been destroyed and their belongings had been stolen.

Olga and her mother were determined to rebuild their lives. They started a new business, and they became active in the Jewish community. Olga also married and had a family of her own.

Olga Levy Drucker is a Holocaust survivor who has dedicated her life to sharing her story with others. She has spoken to hundreds of audiences around the world, and she has written a memoir about her experiences.

Olga's story is a powerful reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the importance of never forgetting those who suffered during that dark time. It is also a story of hope and triumph, and it is a testament to the human spirit.