After decades of searching, a Holocaust survivor’s daughter has finally been reunited with her long-lost brother in Poland. The emotional reunion took place in the city of Krakow, where the siblings were able to embrace each other for the first time in over 70 years.
The survivor, 86-year-old Sarah Cohen, was just a young girl when she was separated from her brother, 89-year-old David Moskowitz, during the Holocaust. Cohen was sent to a concentration camp while Moskowitz was taken to a different location. Despite their efforts to find each other after the war, they were unable to reunite.
However, Cohen’s daughter, 62-year-old Rachel Cohen, never gave up hope of finding her uncle. She spent years researching and reaching out to organizations and individuals who could help her in her search. Finally, her persistence paid off when she received a call from a genealogist who had found a potential match for her uncle in Poland.
After confirming through DNA testing that Moskowitz was indeed her uncle, Rachel Cohen arranged for her mother to travel to Poland to meet him. The emotional reunion was captured on video, showing the two siblings embracing and crying tears of joy.
For Sarah Cohen, the reunion was a moment she never thought she would experience. “Finally, I know who I am,” she said, overcome with emotion. “I have a brother, and I am not alone in this world.”
Moskowitz, who had also been searching for his sister for many years, expressed his gratitude for the reunion. “I never thought I would see my sister again,” he said. “I am so grateful to have this opportunity to be with her and her family.”
The siblings spent several days together, catching up on lost time and sharing stories of their lives. They also visited the site of the concentration camp where Sarah Cohen had been held, a poignant and emotional moment for both of them.
The reunion has brought closure and healing for the Cohen and Moskowitz families, who have been separated for so many years. It serves as a reminder of the enduring strength of family bonds and the power of hope and perseverance.
As for Sarah Cohen, she is grateful to have her brother back in her life. “I am so happy to have found my brother,” she said. “I can finally rest knowing that he is alive and well.”
