Rebellion and Resilience in the Life of Hana Berger Moran

In this episode, we sit down with Hana Berger Moran, a Holocaust survivor, chemist, and beloved member of the Better Together community. Born in a Nazi concentration camp in 1945 and saved through a series of extraordinary acts of courage and luck, Hana shares her mother’s bravery, her own journey from survival to a scientific career, and her lifelong commitment to giving back. We discuss Jewish identity today, facing antisemitism in high school, the power of education and great teachers, and the guiding lesson of Hana’s favorite saying, “If I am not for myself, who will be?”

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