Suzanne Katz

Suzanne Katz, born in 1907 in Paris, was a significant figure in playwright Jean-Claude Grumberg's life and works. As the mother of Grumberg, she lived through tumultuous times, including the Holocaust, which deeply impacted her family when her husband, Zacharie Grumberg, was arrested and murdered at Auschwitz. Despite her struggles, including a lifelong battle with illiteracy and the challenges of being a widow, she maintained a strong presence in her sons' lives, drawing on her experiences to shape their understanding of history and identity.