
Letters from Theresienstadt: A Soccer Player’s Tale of Survival
Through letters written from the Theresienstadt ghetto, the exhibit reveals the resilience of Paul Mahrer, a Holocaust survivor and former professional soccer player.
Jun 30, 2026
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Through letters written from the Theresienstadt ghetto, the exhibit reveals the resilience of Paul Mahrer, a Holocaust survivor and former professional soccer player.

An installation at New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage showcases the life of Paul Mahrer, a Holocaust survivor and former Czechoslovakia international, through archival photos, letters and memorabilia, timed with the World Cup.