3GNY Stories Live: WEDU Wednesday featuring Elliot Zelinger
Strength that Lasted Generations: The Story of Sam Zelinger
Wednesday, May 20th | 8:00pm ET | HYBRID
Join us May 20th at the Center for Jewish History or virtually on Zoom for 3GNY’s first hybrid WEDU Wednesday as Elliot Zelinger shares the story of his grandfather, Sam Zelinger.
For those in the NY area, join us for a reception with Elliot at 7:30 prior to the program beginning at 8:00. For those unable to join in-person, we look forward to seeing you on Zoom at 8:00pm!
About Sam Zelinger:
Sam Zelinger was born in 1924 in Campulung La Tisa, Romania, the oldest of nine children, and enjoyed a joyful childhood before the devastation of the Holocaust. While imprisoned in Auschwitz, a chance encounter with his father gave him the strength and courage to continue surviving. After the war, he immigrated to New York City to build a new life, overcoming immense hardship with resilience and determination. He leaves behind a powerful legacy of faith, family, and generations who carry forward his story and strength.
Elliot recalls his grandfather Sam's love of sour pickles and kosher salami, as well as how important it was to him that his grandchildren keep the Jewish faith and traditions. Ever determined, Sam also loved talking to Elliot about potential business opportunities!
About Elliot Zelinger:
A born and raised New Yorker, Elliot Zelinger is a graduate of Binghamton University where he earned a degree in Psychology and currently works in commercial real estate in New York City. He lives on Long Island with his wife and two sons and is an avid New York sports fan. Elliot serves as a board member of 3GNY - Descendants of Holocaust Survivors, where he has spent the past three years sharing his grandfather’s Holocaust survival story with students across New York City and Long Island.
Co-Sponsored by the Center for Jewish History
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3GNY Stories Live: WEDU Wednesdays take place Wednesdays at 8:00 pm ET. In this series, grandchildren of Holocaust survivors share their family stories with us. You'll also learn more about our educational initiative, WEDU, which engages 3Gs to learn and share their family stories in school classrooms. View past WEDU Wednesday presentations on our YouTube channel. If you know educators looking to bring our speakers into their classrooms, please contact WEDUscheduling@3gnewyork.org.