Ella is not your average 98-year-old. Her magnetic personality makes her past even more surprising. Follow this spirited South African Holocaust survivor as she reveals her astonishing life journey and unwavering appreciation of life. One Friday night, Jordy Sank attended Shabbat dinner at the home of a friend. Also present was Holocaust survivor, Ella Blumenthal who, without any prompting, stood up and revealed harrowing stories of her trials and tribulations during the Holocaust.