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  1. Kahn, Franz (* 13.1.1895)

    Born 1895 in Plzeň. Died 1944 in Auschwitz. Czech Zionist. Kahn worked for Zionist organisations and the Jewish Community in Prague. He refused to play a major role in the Council of the Elders of the Jews in Terezín. Kahn was head of the lecture series in Terezín. Transported to Terezín in January 1943. Transported to Auschwitz in October 1944.

  6. Kernmayerová, Hedvika (* 6.8.1899)

    Born 1899 in Prague. Died 1989 in the USA. Czech opera singer. Sang in a number of operas and recitals in Terezín. Transported to Terezín in December 1941. Liberated in Terezín in May 1945.

  14. Redlich, Egon (* 13.10.1916)

    Born 1916 in Olomouc. Died 1944 in Auschwitz. Czech Zionist. Member of the Council of the Elders of the Jews in 1941. Head of the Youth Welfare Department in Terezín. Redlich was part of several cultural events and wrote a diary in Terezín. Transported to Terezín in December 1941. Transported to Auschwitz in December 1944.