Magda Herzberger

Romanian-born American author, lecturer, composer and Holocaust survivor (1926–2021)

Magda Herzberger was a multifaceted individual, born in Romania in 1926, who went on to lead a life marked by both hardship and creativity. As a survivor of the Holocaust, she endured immense suffering in several concentration camps, including Auschwitz, Bremen, and Bergen-Belsen. Her experiences during this period would later become a pivotal part of her written work, offering a unique and personal perspective on one of history's most tumultuous events.

Herzberger's professional pursuits were diverse, spanning authorship, poetry, lecturing, and composition. Notably, she penned the book "Survival," a memoir that chronicles her early life, her time in the concentration camps, her liberation, and the poignant reunion with her mother. Through her work, Herzberger shared her story with the world, contributing to the historical record of the Holocaust and its impact on individuals and families. She passed away in 2021, at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy that continues to educate and inspire through her writings and compositions.