My Polish Wisnia How My Grandfather Survived The Holocaust, Through Story & Song

Avi Wisnia shares the stories and songs of his grandfather, Cantor David S. Wisnia. The “My Polish Wisnia” project traces David’s harrowing life journey from young Polish singing star to Auschwitz prisoner to American liberator with the 101st Airborne. Through it all, Cantor Wisnia’s remarkable singing voice helped save his life, especially in the Nazi concentration camp. Through story and song, My Polish Wisnia explores the importance of preserving David’s memories and experiences, as chronicled in his memoir “One Voice, Two Lives.” The project revolves around musical performances which highlight the powerful intergenerational connection between grandfather and grandson. The Wisnias most recently traveled to Poland to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Through sharing his grandfather’s story, Avi highlights the urgency of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive and passing on this legacy from generation to generation.
Upcoming Programs
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Remembering the Holocaust in Story & Song
I am honored to be doing this program with The National Museum of American Jewish History. Please join us online, wherever you are. “From Generation to Generation: Remembering the Holocaust in Story and Song” a program streaming live at Facebook.com/NMAJH or NMAJH Website Monday, April 20 at 6pm ET “In honor of Yom HaShoah – Holocaust […]

Remembering the Holocaust Virtual RoundTable
What does it mean to carry forward stories of the Holocaust?That’s what we will discuss in this virtual roundtable program event.Tune in on Zoom – Free to RSVP, contact info@hamec.org Read about my grandfather’s incredible story and his memoir: www.OneVoiceTwoLives.com Read about my travels with my grandfather: www.aviwisnia.com/tag/my-polish-wisnia Watch David Wisnia sing at the 70th […]
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BuzzFeed Video: "How I Escaped The Holocaust"
Museum of American Jewish History Virtual Program
David Wisnia Sings Prayer at Auschwitz 70th Anniversary Event in Poland
“Remembering the Holocaust" Program at Bucks County UU
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One Voice,
Two Lives
David Wisnia’s memoir, available in paper-back