hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 482: Inheriting Memory with Rebecca Saparacio and guest Degi Ruben P1 on hmTv
Ep 482: Inheriting Memory (Part 1)
Host: Rebecca Saparacio
Guest: Degi Ruben
In this episode of Inheriting Memory on hmTv, host Rebecca Saparacio speaks with Degi Ruben about what it means to grow up as a third-generation descendant of Holocaust survivors and how family history continues to shape identity across generations.
Born in Israel and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Degi shares the story of her family’s journey, beginning with her mother, a second-generation daughter of Holocaust survivors, and the powerful legacy passed down through their family. She reflects on growing up in a household where the Holocaust was openly discussed yet woven naturally into everyday life.
Degi recounts the remarkable stories of her grandparents, including her grandmother’s survival in a brutal slave labor camp where she courageously attempted to sabotage bullets being manufactured for the Nazi war effort. Through these stories, listeners gain insight into the resilience, courage, and determination that allowed survivors to rebuild their lives after the war.
Part one of this conversation explores how memory is inherited through family stories, humor, openness, and education, and how these experiences shaped Degi’s understanding of history, identity, and responsibility.
A thoughtful and moving discussion about generational memory, resilience, and the enduring impact of Holocaust history on families today.