In this amazing true-life account from the Holocaust, young Berlin Jew Henry Oertelt manages to survive the Nazi hate and death machine in wartime Germany. In 18 heart-stopping incidents, Henry […]

Henry Oertelt describes the reasons why he chose to share his very personal story—and why he continues to speak publicly about his survival of the Nazi Holocaust. He was inspired […]

The listener is introduced to Henry’s family in Germany and the events that led up to their imprisonment in concentration death camps. Henry describes his teen years and the continual […]

In this episode, Henry describes working at a weapons factory illegally—nearly starting the factory on fire. You’ll also hear how Henry’s skills as a furniture maker were put to use—but […]

It’s now 1943, Henry’s mother had been working in a forced labor camp, but she is now imprisoned full-time. There is a terrifying experience with SS Guards hunting down friends […]

SS Nazi Guards break down the door to Henry’s family apartment and tell them to prepare to leave. Henry, his brother Kurt and Kurt’s girlfriend Sonja are sent to Theresienstadt […]

Henry describes the devastation of being turned down by the consulate to leave Germany (prior to their imprisonment), but recognizes that the late date (June 1943) for being sent to […]

Henry’s ability to work certainly helped save his life. His slight stature and youth also contributed.  The brothers are sent to yet another concentration camp, Golleschau. You hear about the […]

This episode deals with four more links in the events that helped Henry Oertelt survive the Nazi Holocaust.   Henry’s optimism and profession as a fine furniture designer helped him survive.  […]

In his presentation to faculty and staff during convocation, President Potter welcomes everyone to campus, and discusses the need to continue to elevate St. Cloud State University’s reputation. The President […]