DACC Community Education

Explore the inspiring story of Dr. William Gingold, who was born in Warsaw a few days afterthe Nazi Germany invasion of Poland and the bombardment of Warsaw as the start of WorldWar II. Listen as he delves into his family's experience of incarceration in the Warsaw Ghetto,escape attempts, and their eventual transport to Siberia. Discover how they navigated thehardships of survival in Kazakhstan and a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany, culminating intheir arrival at Ellis Island in 1951. Through Dr. Gingold's personal narrative, you will gaininsights into resilience, the impact of war on families, and the journey of adaptation and hope inthe face of unimaginable challenges.