Albrecht Weinberg Dies in Berlin

Why this is here: Gerda, Albrecht Weinberg’s wife, offered a seat to the author at a dinner with about 20 people at a small restaurant in Berlin four years ago.

Güner Balci remembers Albrecht Weinberg, an Auschwitz survivor, in Berlin, Germany. Balci first met Weinberg four years ago at a small Italian restaurant on Torstraße. Gerda, Weinberg’s wife, offered Balci a seat next to him.

Balci’s partner had met Weinberg at a Bergen-Belsen memorial day event. They both felt a film about Weinberg and Gerda was necessary. Weinberg survived Auschwitz and later returned to the places where his tormentors lived.

Weinberg spoke easily about difficult experiences. Balci notes she met him too late in life.

The article serves as a remembrance of Weinberg, focusing on his relationship with Gerda and his ability to discuss trauma openly. Work to remember and learn from his life continues.