”Choose Love Not Hate” Q&A Panel with Holocaust Survivor: Ben Lesser”Choose Love Not Hate” Q&A Panel with Holocaust Survivor: Ben Lesser
Retrieving Sanity
Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser shares his story of resilience, emphasizing love over hate, the importance of remembrance, and educating future generations.
1:06:52•17 Mar 2025
Love Over Hate: Ben Lesser's Story
Episode Overview
- Ben Lesser shares his Holocaust experiences.
- Importance of educating future generations.
- The role of storytelling in preserving history.
- Impact of trauma and resilience.
- Using love to combat hatred and fear.
“Use love, stop the hatred.”
In this deeply moving episode of 'Retrieving Sanity,' host Keegan, along with co-hosts Peter Dalk and Kimberly Henry, sit down for an enlightening Q&A with Holocaust survivor Benjamin Lesser. Lesser recounts his traumatic experiences during the Holocaust, detailing his life before, during, and after surviving the horrors of Nazi-occupied Europe. Born into a family of seven, only he and his sister survived.
He shares poignant memories of his childhood and the abrupt changes brought by the Nazi invasion, including the loss of his family's businesses. Benjamin emphasizes the critical importance of remembering the Holocaust to prevent history from repeating itself. He stresses the role of education in fostering understanding and combating the rise of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial. His foundation, the Zahor Foundation, is dedicated to preserving these vital stories and ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten.
The conversation also delves into the psychological impacts of trauma and how individuals can choose to respond to adversity. Lesser speaks of the power of love and personal choice in overcoming hatred and fear. This episode highlights how storytelling can serve as a powerful tool for healing and education, reaching across generations to instill hope and resilience.
Joining the panel are Hilary Russo, a trauma-informed holistic mental health practitioner, and Crystal Robinson, who contribute to the conversation by exploring the broader implications of trauma and healing. The discussion is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit and a call to action for listeners to engage with history meaningfully. Lesser's story is not only a personal narrative of survival but a universal message of hope and the potential for growth through adversity.
His experiences serve as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of choosing love in the face of hatred.
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