About 40,000 Jewish refugees immigrated to Canada after the Second World War. In the camp, Alex discovered the true purpose of Auschwitz — the Nazis were exterminating as many Jews as possible in a monstrously efficient system. “We make the best of a bad situation, kind of supporting each other and talking about before the war,” Alex said. After the war, Alex discovered his family’s home had been converted to a horse barn. “It’s part of your life and their life.” Watch: Holocaust survivors remind us why we can never forget.

Source: Huffington Post January 26, 2020 11:15 UTC