He was an Austrian-born American historian and holocaust survivor. He was known for his scholarship on the genocide of Europe's Jews in World War II as well as his tireless lectures and promotional activities in an effort to preserve the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Yegel dedicated his life to educate the public about the horrors of the Holocaust and its consequences, and about Jewish history and the success of Jewish culture throughout the world.
He also wrote extensively on the Holocaust and its effects. His works included such books as Nazi Germany and the Jews: The Years of Persecution 1933-1939 and The Jewish Holocaust: Reflections on the Exploitation and Destruction of European Jewry. He also wrote several books on the history of Austria, primarily focusing on its Jewish population.
Despite his advanced age and failing health, Yegel continued to lecture about the Holocaust and its consequences until his death. He was an ardent believer in preserving memory and combatting hate and prejudice. He was a living witness to the Holocaust and one of the few individuals to have personally experienced Hitler's persecution and concentration camps.
Yegel received numerous awards in recognition of his work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Lesley University in 2007 and the National Jewish Family Culture Award in 2011. His memory will live forever, inspiring others to continue his mission and fight intolerance and hatred in all its forms.
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