Scooter Braun Instagram – Today I had the honor of meeting 101 year old holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander for a project that’s deeply meaningful. Something impactful is taking shape. Joseph’s story is amazing being one of the few Polish Jews to survive the Holocaust. He lived somehow through 12 camps from 1939 to 1945 even at times in the same camps as both my grandparents. People need to understand that in 1938 there were over 3 million Jews in Poland and in 1945 only 300,000 were left. Joseph lost everyone. I was honored to spend time with him and when he showed me his tattoo from Auschwitz I showed him mine in honor of my grandmother. See the camp gave you 6 numbers. From there you had no name you were just a #. My tattoo is 6 numbers representing the birth of my children. Each child is another 6 numbers of their birthdate. The nazis gave us numbers to take away life and humanity. Mine represent giving it back. Look forward to seeing Joe again soon and can’t wait to share this project and his stories with you all soon. Last thing . I asked Joe what he thought of today. He said it’s awful but we have to all forgive and remove hate. He said he hates no one. He holds no grudge. He wants all people, no matter what they look like or what religion they are, to have peace and a chance at a beautiful life. See after the war Joe was liberated and sent to Germany. He lived amongst those that once tried to kill him. Joe forgave them. He said he never forgot those he lost but I he lived on for them. No hate and no grudge in his heart. He said to hold on to it would have been “poison.” He said people ask him why he never removed the tattoo. He said he wanted the reminder so he could speak and teach what he learned and what he lost. I wish we all had Joe’s wisdom. More to come. Thank you Joe. Truly honored