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L.I.F.E. Lecture - The Politzer Saga: Reclaiming My Hungarian Jewish Heritage with Linda Ambrus Broenniman
Sunday, May 4, 2025 • 6 Iyyar 5785
7:30 PM - 9:00 PMThere was a housefire in 2011. The contents of a box that survived became the catalyst for a quest whose seeds were planted in 1983—the day Linda Ambrus Broenniman learned that her Catholic father was Jewish and what little family history she knew was a lie. Searching for truth, Linda pieces together the astonishing story of her Jewish ancestors—the Politzer family—their remarkable lives lost to her father’s secrets. Finding her roots brings Linda a new sense of who she is and a peace that now she can honor the memories of her family. Illuminating the destructive power of hatred, dehumanization, and injustice, this powerful story encompasses issues that still echo today.
LINDA AMBRUS BROENNIMAN grew up in Buffalo, New York as the middle of seven children. Her parents were Hungarian physicians who survived World War II. A graduate of Swarthmore College, Linda went on to earn an MBA from Carnegie Mellon. She left mainstream corporate America to follow her own path as an entrepreneur, letting her passion for uncovering hidden potential in unexpected places guide her. It was this passion that fueled her search for her hidden family following an untimely incident that led to a stunning revelation. Linda lives in Great Falls, Virginia with Ed, her husband of 28 years, and their dog, Juno.
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