Margot Friedländer, Holocaust Survivor Who Found Her Voice, Dies at 103

nytimes.comPublished: 5/11/2025

Summary

Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor who lived in New York City for over 60 years before returning to Germany in 2010, became a prominent advocate for Holocaust remembrance. After spending decades as a travel agent in New York, she transitioned to promoting tolerance and democracy in Germany through her foundation, culminating in her cover appearance in German Vogue. Her final days were marked by sharing her story with young people, emphasizing the importance of storytelling to foster understanding and empathy.