“These are the things that helped me survive” | Survivor Kurt Messerschmidt | USC Shoah Foundation

“To find the balance between hope and reality is very, very important.”
Jewish Holocaust survivor, Kurt Messerschmidt, was born in Werneuchen, Germany in 1915. In his USC Shoah Foundation testimony, Kurt discusses hope, faith, peace, and music - and the role they played in his will to survive.
Kurt’s testimony has been integrated into many of USC Shoah Foundation’s educational programs, particularly his detailed account of the Kristallnacht Pogrom; an organized pogrom against Jews in Germany and Austria that occurred on November 9-10, 1938.
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[@bronwynnembe4159]

Out of all the testimonies I've heard so far ,this is the most amazing, inspiring and extraordinary, the power of Faith

[@mariadiantherese9663]

Beautiful survivor, he put his heart and soul into everything. God bless his beautiful soul.

[@StephenGrew]

What an extraordinary man! God rest his Soul.

[@anikaduenbostell7326]

A true history of never losing faith and hope. I hope his story helps mine and other generations after me to not forget. Most importantly, to not ever let it happen again. I had the urge to edit this after completing the testimony. First of all, I want to mention the excellent interviewer, allowing time for Mr. Messerschmidt'Story. And for being authentically moved to tears like many listeners in the past and future. Then I admire Kurt Messerschmidt's pure will to survive and his nurturing care for others. Lastly I love the energy Mr. And Mrs. Messerschmidt give in the end. Also, a fantastic, moving voice. Danke Herr Messerschmidt für ihre Lebensgeschichte.

[@c.l.a.m.9378]

An exceptional interview.

[@salyluz6535]

This gentleman’s story is amazing! He was 18 in 1933, so presents a different viewpoint to many I heard before.

[@marymarmande8446]

Love him so much its my 2nd time l listen ❤ ❤

[@TheDoozerDo]

An incredible story teller, with a will to survive and the ability to face life in the harshest of conditions and never give up. Kurt Messerschmidt is a true hero who did what he could to help others. He lived thru history in the making and he knew it. His testimony is a powerful reminder of the inhumanity people are capable of, and a warning to us all to never forget.

[@Thehamstersgiude2u]

Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@atlanticsender]

he is so lovely

[@margaritacontreras2735]

What an incredible and truly uplifting testimony of faith, bravery, and giving to others..Thank you so much!

[@adristrydom5154]

What an amazingly gifted man

[@raulikalervo]

Absolutly.
God bless his whole family always.

[@garrethoien6666]

Thank you.

[@michaelwhisman]

Why do all of these interviewers interrupt the talkers?? Just let them spill out their hearts!!!!Qr

[@StephenGrew]

He has almost a Welsh accent?