Tzili Wenkert

Tzili Wenkert is a Holocaust survivor and the grandmother of Omer Wenkert, who was kidnapped by Hamas and held captive for 505 days. Born in 1941 in Czernovitz, Tzili experienced the horrors of the Holocaust as a child, which deeply informs her perspective on suffering and survival. As a matriarch of the Wenkert family, she has been a source of strength and wisdom, drawing parallels between her past and the recent trauma faced by her grandson. Tzili's commitment to remembering history and advocating for peace highlights her belief in the importance of storytelling and understanding to overcome hate.