Jeff Friedman
Jeff Friedman
Noman Hayon: Jewban Holocaust Survivor
Noman Hayon: Jewban Holocaust Survivor
Noman Hayon: Jewban Holocaust Survivor
Tuesday 19th May 2020
Hear Norman Hayon's inspiring story of escaping Nazi Germany, finding refuge in Cuba, and rebuilding his life in the US.
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Get the buttons here!From Nazi Germany to Freedom: Norman Hayon's Journey of Survival and Resilience
We paid off the immigration officer and got in later in Cuba. One-third went to England, they saved and two-thirds got killed.
Imagine being uprooted from your home, escaping a regime bent on your destruction, and finding a new life in a foreign land. This is the incredible story of Norman Hayon, a Jewban Holocaust survivor. In this episode of the 'Trauma Informed Podcast', host Jeff Friedman sits down with Norman, who recounts his harrowing escape from Nazi Germany, his stopover in Havana, Cuba, and his eventual settlement in the United States.
Norman's tale is not just one of survival but of unyielding resilience and determination. He shares vivid memories of living through Kristallnacht, the terrifying night when Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues were destroyed. His family's flight to Cuba was a desperate bid for safety, and their subsequent journey to the United States marked the beginning of a new chapter filled with both challenges and triumphs.
Now residing in Aventura, Florida, at the age of 100, Norman reflects on how he rebuilt his life in America. He talks about serving his new country during World War II and the role of signal intelligence and the interrogation of German Jews during the war. Through all these experiences, Norman's spirit remained unbroken. His story is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
This episode offers listeners a poignant look at the trauma faced by Holocaust survivors and the strength required to overcome such profound challenges. Tune in to hear Norman's inspiring journey and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to endure and thrive despite overwhelming odds.