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Margareta Ackerman

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Margareta Ackerman, PhD. is a granddaughter of Holocaust survivor Srulik Ackerman. She received her PhD. from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and authored over a dozen academic publications, including research on applications of traditional Jewish study methodology to the modern classroom. In addition to her academic career, Margareta is also a semi-professional singer.

Born in Belarus, Margareta spent much of her childhood in Israel. She lives with her husband and son in San Jose, California.

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Margareta Ackerman Yes, that's me. I use Maya as short for Margareta.

Indeed, putting yourself in someone else's shoes is difficult in general, and even more so when it comes to the Holocaust. I really appreciate the feedback you sent me.

By the way, I got a copy of your book! I plan to read it soon.

Warm regards,
M.


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Peter Dear Margareta,

I presume you are the same person as MAYA Ackerman with whom I had correspondence about her grandfather and you had questions for me as a Holocaust survivor. I think you did a brilliant job in interviewing your grandpa, but it is very difficult to put oneself into another person's shoes.

Regards,

Peter Kubicek


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