Born in Wiesenfeld, Germany prior to World War II.
Karola Ruth Siegel, who became widely known as Dr. Ruth, was born on June 4, 1928, in Wiesenfeld, Germany. Her early life was shaped by the turbulent context of pre-WWII Germany, being part of a Jewish family during the rise of the Nazi regime. This prompted her eventual placement in a Swiss orphanage, a move that ensured her survival during the Holocaust. Her upbringing and these pivotal events formed the bedrock of her resilience and determination to educate and empower others.