Holocaust Survivor Manfred Goldberg Remembers His Savior and the Past

In a recent interview in London, 94-year-old Manfred Goldberg, a Holocaust survivor, shared his harrowing experiences during World War II and the gratitude he holds for a mysterious individual who saved his life. At just 13 years old, Goldberg was facing a potential death sentence at a Nazi labor camp in Latvia when a man whispered to him to lie about his age, allowing him to escape execution as younger prisoners were sent to their deaths.

As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Goldberg emphasizes the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive amidst rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial. “I’ve made up my mind that as long as I have the strength, I will continue to tell my story,” he stated.

Goldberg was born in Kassel, Germany, and witnessed the rise of the Nazi regime from a very young age. The family's struggle intensified when they were separated during the war, leading to his mother and him being transported to various concentration camps. Tragically, he lost his younger brother, Herman, during this tumultuous period.

His liberation came as the war neared its end when British forces intervened, leading him and the remaining prisoners to freedom. Following the war, Goldberg settled in England, where he built a family and a career while initially refraining from sharing his past. Motivated by a desire for normalcy for his children, he eventually began to speak publicly about his history more than two decades ago.

Today, Goldberg lives in London and continues to advocate for Holocaust remembrance, using his life story as a testament to survival and resilience.