In this interview, Behar reflects upon his childhood in France, and later adjusting to life in New York. He talks of his admiration for those that have cared for him in his youth, including Marie Cazous and his parents, Marco and Flora Behar. He details his career path, and how he ended up in Las Vegas. In addition, Behar describes a recent family trip to France, visiting his place of birth for the first time since leaving as a child.
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In clip 1, Maury Behar discusses how he survived the Holocaust. In clip 2, he discusses how he came to live in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Letter from Maurice Halfon Behar to Pierre Sezille (Caen, FRANCE), January 13, 2001, regarding birth certificate
In this clip, Maury Behar discusses how he survived the Holocaust.
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Letter from J. Sanuel (Fonds Social Juif Unifie) to Maurice Behar regarding payment.