2021 Bearing Witness Magazine

HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS

Houston Holocaust Survivors and Descendants

In June 2021, Houston Holocaust Survivors and their descendants gathered for brunch at the Museum. It was the first time many of these Survivors had seen these friends and loved ones in over a year.

Holocaust Survivor Ruth Steinfeld Receives French Legion of Honor

Houston’s Consul General of France Valérie Baraban bestowed France’s highest civilian honor, the French Legion of Honor, on Holocaust Survivor Ruth Steinfeld on October 17, 2021. Since its creation in 1802, the Legion of Honor has remained the highest, most prestigious, decoration in France. It is given solely as recognition of merit or bravery, being open to men and women of all ranks and professions.

Consul General of France Valérie Baraban, Holocaust Survivor Ruth Steinfeld

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