My grandmother was sent from here to Auschwitz - and couldn't imagine what would happen in her childhood city

Journalist Josh Aronson embarks on a personal journey to Bratislava, his grandmother's childhood city from which she was sent to Auschwitz. He discovers how the local Jewish community, led by Chabad, is flourishing anew with youth activities and proud Jewish tradition, in stark contrast to the tragic past.

Journalist Josh Aronson describes a personal journey to Bratislava, his grandmother's childhood city, from which she was sent to Auschwitz at age 12. He recounts a visit to the local Chabad house, where he saw the Jewish community flourishing anew, with youth activities, tefillin clubs, challah baking workshops, and holiday events. The article emphasizes the victory over the Nazis through the continuation of proud Jewish life, while grappling with challenges of assimilation and modernity. The journey is seen as a personal and familial closing of a circle.

My grandmother was sent from here to Auschwitz - and couldn't imagine what would happen in her childhood city