Anne Levy
Anne Levy is a quiet, soft-spoken woman and a Holocaust survivor. Anne came to New Orleans as a Holocaust survivor after World War II. She loves New Orleans and has shared her story with the Jewish and New Orleans communities over the years. Her home in the Broadmoor area was significantly flooding during Hurricane Katrina. Many of the items in her and her husband's antique shop were ruined. Even though Anne has endured catastrophic events, she considers herself lucky to have people in her life that she loves.
Anne begins by discussing her life in New Orleans when she first arrived in 1949 after surviving the Holocaust. She recalls working with her husband at their antique shop in New Orleans. Anne remembers hearing about the hurricane at their synagogue and evacuating New Orleans with her husband. She discusses leaving the rest of her family and trying to keep in touch with loved ones. Anne compares Katrina to her experiences in the Holocaust and describes her connection to the Jewish community. She talks about returning to New Orleans and being shocked at the devastation of the city and her home. She remembers items and mementos that were destroyed by the hurricane and recounts her first holidays post-Katrina. Anne concludes by discussing her connection to New Orleans, Judaism, and her family.
