For those who survived the Holocaust, liberation was a complicated event. It marked the end of their physical imprisonment, but the impact of the Holocaust on their lives was far from over. This five-week course will chart the journey of this surviving remnant as they began to rebuild their lives and families. Topics include: end of the war, liberation, displaced persons camps and leaving Europe.
This introductory week will look at the conditions in Europe as the war came to an end.
For those that survived the moment of liberation was euphoric, but that was quickly replaced by complex feelings of grief and loss. This session will look at the process of liberation and the complications of its aftermath.
Following the war millions were left homeless and stateless. This session will look at the experience of Holocaust survivors as they began to rebuild their lives.
For most survivors life in Europe was no longer and option, most sought to immigrate to the US or Israel. This session will look at the process of leaving Europe and beginning lives in America. We will pay particular attention to those who came to our Kansas City community.
Thursdays 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
October 26 – November 30, 2023
No Class November 23rd.
Sessions will be held in person in the Board Room of the Jewish Community Center
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On Zoom
Fridays 12-1:15p.m.
October 27- December 1, 2023
No Class November 24th.
Use this PayPal button to register for the online course.
This program is supported, in part, by an allocation from the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
Our mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust, applying its lessons to counter indifference, intolerance, and genocide.
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