Jack Borenstein was born in 1924 in Ostroweic, Poland. In 1942, the Nazis rounded up eleven thousand Jews from the town, and they were murdered in Treblinka. Jack was spared as his father had arranged for a permit for Jack to work in the town’s steel factory. Jack lived and worked in the steel factory until 1944. In 1944 the remaining Jews were liquidated from Ostroweic and he was sent to Auschwitz Birkenau. From there he was transferred to Buna where he was required to dig out undetonated bombs. He was transferred from camp to camp and on April 30, 1945 he was liberated in Feldafing Hitler Youth Camp in Germany. Jack immigrated to Toronto in 1950. He married and had 3 sons, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Jack ran a very successful diner for many years and was beloved by the diverse community he served. Jack lived until the age of 102. Danya Koplowitz, Jack's eldest granddaughter is a dedicated educator and community leader based in Toronto. With a Masters of Science in Education and a Masters of Jewish Professional Studies, Danya has cultivated a rich professional background over her 20-plus years in the fields of education and the Jewish community. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, she carries a profound legacy that informs her work and commitment to preserving Jewish history and values. Born and raised in Toronto, Danya is a proud mother balancing her family life with her passion for fostering learning and engagement within her community. Her dedication to education and her deep-rooted connection to Jewish traditions continue to inspire those around her.