Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Roald Hoffmann captivated an Ithaca College audience on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recounting his harrowing experiences hiding from the Nazis in Poland. Using photos and personal reflections, Hoffmann emphasized the importance of preserving these stories as the number of survivors dwindles.
Hoffmann described how his family sought refuge with a Ukrainian couple during the Holocaust, though his father was killed in a failed escape attempt. He urged the audience to remember the atrocities and the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others.
Students and community members, deeply moved by Hoffmann’s message, expressed gratitude for the rare opportunity to hear his firsthand account. Hoffmann hopes his story inspires others to protect and uplift those in need.
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