My Secret Jewish Roots Uncovered | Can Jew Believe? With Brad Pomerance

Linda Ambrose Broenniman shares her remarkable journey of discovering her family’s deep Jewish roots, a secret hidden from her for decades. From her Catholic upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to uncovering her family's rich Jewish Hungarian heritage and the heroic actions of her mother during the Holocaust, Linda's story is one of resilience, identity, and the importance of understanding one's history. The discussion delves into the dramatic impact of family secrets, the intense process behind genealogical research, and the ultimately immense pride she feels in her ancestry, which culminated in the writing of her award-winning book, "The Politzer Saga."--Takeaways:- Linda discovered her Jewish roots as an adult.- Her family has a rich history that includes hiding Jews during the Holocaust.- Her mother was honored as 'Righteous Among the Nations.'- The journey of uncovering family history can be transformative.- Family secrets can shape one's identity and understanding of heritage.- Linda's research led to the writing of her book, 'The Pulitzer Saga.'- Cultural identity is complex and can evolve over time.- The trauma of the Holocaust affected her family's ability to share their story.- Linda emphasizes the importance of service to others as a Jewish value.- She expresses pride in her Jewish heritage despite growing up Catholic.--Follow Linda: https://www.facebook.com/p/Linda-Broenniman-The-Politzer-Saga-61562263297117/ttps://www.facebook.com/linda.broennimanhttps://www.instagram.com/lindabroennimanauthor/--Follow JLTV:https://facebook.com/jewishlifetvhttps://twitter.com/jewishlifetvhttps://instagram.com/jewishlifetvhttps://tiktok.com/@jltvtok--Follow Brad:https://facebook.com/bradpomerancehttps://twitter.com/bradpomerancehttps://instagram.com/bradpomeranceofficial