Three Miracles – A Tale of Courage and Determination

History has been a silent witness of human triumphs and tragedies. It has captured the depths of human suffering and the extraordinary courage required to rise above it.

Wilbur and Sara Pierce’s Jews Have Horns: An Anthology of Antisemitism beautifully captures the enduring legacy of Jewish resilience through a tapestry of personal accounts and powerful survival stories from the past. This compelling collection delves into the depths of human suffering caused by prejudice and hate, while simultaneously highlighting the extraordinary courage and determination required to rise above such adversity. Among the most poignant and unforgettable narratives in this anthology is the miraculous journey of Ida Moscizky during the Holocaust. Her story is a testament to the human spirit, revealing a series of extraordinary events marked by courage, hope, and unyielding faith that ultimately saved her life against all odds.

Let’s journey through Ida’s “Three Miracles” that saved her during the Holocaust.

Miracle 1: The Chance to Escape

Ida’s peaceful life in Meissen was shatter when the Nazis began their cruel mission to persecute Jewish families. Her family was torn apart, with her parents taken by the SS, leaving her an “heir at sixteen” with nothing but grief and fear.

However, Ida’s life turned when she met her Rabbi, who told her about the Kindertransport, a rescue mission organized by the World Jewish Relief that offered children safe passage to England. Her journey to safety was not easy, but it was her Rabbi’s words that kept her steady and strong:

“If a Jew doesn’t believe in miracles, he or she is not a realist.”

With these words, Ida’s resolve was strengthen.

The Kindertransport train was set to depart for England, and limited spots were available. Alone, afraid, and without a ticket, Ida somehow made her way to the station, aware that every obstacle she overcame was a miraculous opportunity to survive.

This first miracle: “learning about the Kindertransport and making it to the station,” shows her unbreakable will to survive, guiding Ida through a door that seemed closed to others.

Miracle 2: The Disguise of Compassion

Upon reaching the train station, Ida faced another challenge: the train was reserve for children, and at sixteen, she was not eligible. She knew she had to blend in, and with a stroke of luck, she found a costume store nearby that provided her with a nurse’s uniform.

Dressed as a Red Cross nurse, she became a surrogate caretaker for the children, comforting anxious parents and taking young children into her arms. Ida’s disguise, born out of necessity and courage, was the second miracle to carry her through the journey. She comforted the mothers, promising to look after their little ones as they boarded the train, unaware that this was their last chance for freedom.

Miracle 3: Crossing into Freedom

The final miracle came as the train pulled away from German soil, crossing into Holland and eventually arriving in England. Here, Ida encountered the last brush with danger as Nazi officers boarded the train, inspecting passengers.

Ida cleverly disposed of her mother’s gold necklace, knowing it could jeopardize her journey if found. She held the children close as they reached Holland, free from the Nazi grasp.

Upon reaching England, the children were place with foster families, but Ida, older than most, was alone again. Fate led her to a Jewish hostel where she received the support to continue her studies and eventually find her purpose and love.

This third miracle made her learn the Rabbi’s words about miracles. By the end of the Kindertransport, nearly 10,000 Jewish children were save, Ida among them.

Legacy of Survival and Hope

As chronicled in Jews Have Horns, Ida’s journey was fill with grief, but she manage to survive with courage. The miracles she experiences are an ode to those who endured unimaginable suffering and a reminder of the strength within us all to seek hope even when the future seems bleak.

Jews Have Horns captures the pain of the past and celebrates those like Ida, whose lives show the unyielding spirit of the Jews.

Through this anthology, Wilbur and Sara Pierce want readers to remember, honor, and reflect upon stories of survival and the unconquerable spirit in the face of adversity. Read the book now on Amazon.