Since 1943, German and Austrian Holocaust survivors have gathered in New York City for what is known as the Stammtisch. Every Wednesday, its members meet to speak German and share a meal, discuss political and cultural developments, and maintain a connection to their pasts, despite the trauma and loss they experienced.
“They are like a family to me,” said Marion, 96 and originally from Berlin. “I can't imagine a life without the Stammtisch.”
