Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental among honorary doctorates

As a young boy he was silenced. Now he spends his days speaking out against racism and promoting tolerance, reconciliation, and rejection of bigotry.

The Holocaust was not intended to have witnesses, but concentration camp survivor Tomi Reichental has turned his childhood horror into something positive — reliving his own experiences in the hope of helping others.

Yesterday, the 79-year-old was one of five recipients awarded honorary doctorates by Maynooth University for his tireless work and dedication to combating xenophobia and racism.