EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 1H 30M
#076 - Gidon Lev - The Holocaust Survivor Who Rebuilt An Entire Bloodline
from Soulture · host Tim Doyle
Gidon Lev survived the Holocaust as a child and became living proof of what the Nazis tried and failed to erase. He shares how his family was stripped of their rights, their identity, and ultimately their lives. He recalls saying goodbye to his father as a young boy, not realizing it would be their final moment together. He describes surviving on scraps of marmalade, clinging to life in a world built to destroy him, and never once believing he’d live to see freedom. We explore his complicated relationship with his mother, his abandonment of faith, and the quiet, powerful act of starting over—first in North America, then in Israel. From unspeakable loss, Gidon rebuilt his family tree—one that now includes six children, 16 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.Timestamps:00:00 Gidon's Willingness To Share01:15 The Numbers Behind Gidon Surviving03:24 A Childhood Microcosm Of The Holocaust07:47 The Incremental Devolution Of Life21:03 'Arbeit Macht Frei' - 'Work Sets You Free'30:08 Gidon's Family's Experience In The Camps38:43 Why Gidon Never Moved Camps42:57 Creativity Restoring Humanity44:57 Creating Propaganda50:31 Never Believing In Freedom58:22 Gidon's Biggest Regret1:06:53 Gidon's Challenging Relationship With His Mother1:13:10 New Name...New Identity1:16:05 Moving To Israel1:18:32 A Fractured Relationship With Faith1:25:54 Rebuilding A Family1:27:56 Gidon's Parting WordsSend us Fan MailThank you so much for listening. I truly appreciate your time and support. Let me know what you thought of the episode and what you would like to see in the future. Any feedback would be awesome. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting content on YouTube, and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whatever platform you are listening on. Connect with me below:Instagram: Tim DoyleYoutube: Soulture
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Gidon Lev survived the Holocaust as a child and became living proof of what the Nazis tried and failed to erase. He shares how his family was stripped of their rights, their identity, and ultimately their lives. He recalls saying goodbye to his father as a young boy, not realizing it would be their final moment together. He describes surviving on scraps of marmalade, clinging to life in a world built to destroy him, and never once believing he’d live to see freedom. We explore his complicated...
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