Tomi Reichental
| Tomi Reichental | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1935 Czechoslovakia,Merašice, Trnava Region |
| Known for | Holocaust survivor |
| Spouse(s) | Annegret (d. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | People of the Year Award |
Tomi Reichental is a Slovak living in Ireland known for his talks about The Holocaust. He is one of three Holocaust survivors currently residing in Ireland.[1]
He imprisoned in Bergen Belsen in 1944, at the age of 9 years. He has received many awards for his work and tireless efforts to promote tolerance and to educate young people about the importance of remembrance and reconciliation has made him one of the most inspirational figures in modern Ireland. He was conferred an honorary doctorate by Dublin City University in March 2016, citing his recent advocacy:
“In the past number of years Tomi Reichental has proven to be one of the most inspirational figures in modern Ireland. His effort to ensure that the important themes of remembrance, forgiveness, conflict resolution and reconciliation remain to the forefront of modern Irish thought is truly important. In an age where we see horrific pictures of refugees attempting to flee appalling regimes to find sanctuary in the West, Tomi Reichental is a vivid example of the positive impact refugees make to modern Irish society. Honouring Tomi Reichental with the highest honour that Dublin City University can bestow is a fitting tribute to Tomi and his work. It also expresses this University’s commitment to multiculturalism and inclusion and showcases our solidarity with the plight of refugees today, who seek a better life, as Tomi and his family did over fifty years ago.”.[2]