March 16. 1997. the Simon Welsenthal Center will be celebrating this familys remarkable story. Thirtysix years ago. George Feldenkrais escaped the Castro dictatorship to come to the United States. With him were his oneyearold son. Oscar. and a daughter. Fanny. on the way. Like the thousands of refugees from oppression who came before them. all the Feldenkrels family members brought with them was a capacity for hard work and the desire to realize the American dream. Years of struggle were rewarded by success In the business world and the respect of his peers. George Feldenkrais. as head of Supreme International.
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