Originally published in the September/October 2015 issues of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley’s “Our Community Newsletter,” written by Gabrielle Robinson. Janina Goetz tells her often terrifying story of childhood flights and deportation during World War II in a quiet voice, even smiling at some happy recollection amidst the terror. Despite all she endured in her early years, Janina has not lost her warm, outgoing, and lively personality.
The war-torn childhood of Janina Goetz
The war-torn childhood of Janina Goetz
The war-torn childhood of Janina Goetz
Originally published in the September/October 2015 issues of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley’s “Our Community Newsletter,” written by Gabrielle Robinson. Janina Goetz tells her often terrifying story of childhood flights and deportation during World War II in a quiet voice, even smiling at some happy recollection amidst the terror. Despite all she endured in her early years, Janina has not lost her warm, outgoing, and lively personality.