Kristine and Marian Keren´s stories are two tales of heroism and strength during the Nazi occupation of Poland.

Kristine was born on October 28th, 1935. She was just eight when she had to find refuge with her mom, dad, and younger brother. Her story is unlike many, as Kristine and her family, helped by sewer worker Leopold Socha hide under the sewer system for 14 months. Sadly, Socha passed away right after saving the Keren family. 

Marian was born on July 8th,1935; his story is one almost all of us are familiar with: Schindler's List. Marian's parents had no choice but to leave him with theirhousekeeper, knowing it was the only way to save him. Undoubtedly, the hardest decision a parent could ever face. 

Marian's new mom Ianina Nikolaievich started working as Oscar Schindler's housekeeper. One day, the SS came looking for the hidden Jewish boy and they had to prove that Marian was her kid with a made-up story, which saved his life.  

Kristine & Marian met as teenagers after the war had ended. Years later, they met again, this time in Israel, and they got married in the 60s after reconnectingat a party. They moved to the United States in 1968. 

Together they had two sons, Doron and Roger, and the family kept growing; now Kristine and Marian have five grandkids.   

Both stories are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of incredible adversity.