Tomi Reichental
United KingdomsurvivorMale8.1Global Dominance: 0.01%Tomi Reichental was a Holocaust survivor and campaigner born in Slovakia in 1935. He endured the horrors of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during World War II, losing 30 family members in the Holocaust. After moving to Ireland in 1959, he remained silent about his past for decades until a documentary in 2008 brought his story to light. Reichental dedicated his later life to educating others about the Holocaust, speaking to over 100,000 students and receiving numerous awards for his contributions to human rights and Holocaust education. He passed away at the age of 90, leaving a profound legacy of dignity and enlightenment.
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Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental was expecting me there, together with Gerry Gregg’s film crew.
My Nazi grandfather sent Tomi Reichental to Bergen-Belsen death camp – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-01
Tomi Reichental, who lost 35 close family members in the Holocaust, moved to the Republic of Ireland in 1959.
Man dead after city centre assaultUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01He dedicated much of his later life to ensuring that future generations would learn from the Holocaust.
Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90United Kingdom· 2026-06-01Tomi Reichental was a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to educating others about the dangers of hatred and anti-Semitism.
Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
