Me and babcia

Life growing up in Poland during the 50/60’s, and coming to America.

Defecting from Czechoslovakia with Irene Rosen and Kristin Koznarsky

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.

Marcin Makowski – Growing Up in Communist, Soviet-dominated Poland

Marcin goes back to growing up in Communist Poland and discusses memories, hard moments, and happy moments.

Interview With My Mom

My name is Anett Calispa and I’m 18 years old. In this interview, I speak with my mom, Rosa Cristina Albuja about raising us in the United States. We speak about the hardships and the joys of having kids in...

Norman Lewak

Family experiences in Eastern Europe, the Betar, Palestine, Jewish immigration to U.S.

Culture shock

My sister explains her experience moving to the US.