Now Open to the Public
Explore Alex's vision to enhance Holocaust education by raising awareness about the dangers of antisemitism in his local community through distinctive outdoor exhibits designed specifically for children.
Baruch Dayan HaEmet, ברוך דיין האמת
A Man For All Seasons
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Alexander Pollak Z”L, loving husband of Mary Pollak. The burial took place on Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at Beth Jacob Cemetery in Houston, Texas. In keeping with public health protocols and rabbinic guidance, the levaya and shiva were private. May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Denise Joris
In September 1943, after Italy surrendered to the Allies and the Germans entered this zone, the Germans captured Alexander’s mother and she was never heard from again. Denise Joris, who was in constant contact with the family, arrived where they were staying in order to help them. She took Alexander to hide in a monastery and remained in contact with him. There was another Jewish boy, Reuven Kraus, in the monastery. The two boys were safe in the monastery whereas Alexander's sister remained alone. Denise Joris took her to her home in Zagreb, and she remained with Denise until the end of the war. On October 30, 2005, Yad Vashem recognized Denise Joris as Righteous Among the Nations.
