I am pleased to announce that the videorecording of my lecture “Traumatic Memories and Treasured Legacies: Shaping the Message of the Holocaust for Future Generations” is now available. The lecture was given in the context of the 6th annual conference of Project Witness, “Upstanders and Bystanders”, held on February 20-21, 2022. The recording is available on the Project Witness website… READ MORE>>
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Videorecording Available of My “Traumatic Memories and Treasured Legacies” Lecture
Posted by on March 20, 2022
CORRECTION: Third Session of Three-Part Program For and About the Hidden Child Survivors of the Holocaust
Posted by on March 19, 2022
Presentation Date: 03/20/22
Location: Zoom
Apologies, the post copied below stated that the session tomorrow starts at 2 pm EDT, but it actually starts at 1 pm EDT. Irit We will hold on Sunday March… READ MORE>>
Third Session of Three-Part Program For and About the Hidden Child Survivors of the Holocaust
Posted by on March 18, 2022
Presentation Date: 03/20/22
Location: Zoom
We will hold on Sunday March 20 at 2 pm EDT the third session of the ongoing three-part program honoring the hidden child survivors of the Holocaust. As for the… READ MORE>>
Second Session of Three-Part Program For and About the Hidden Child Survivors of the Holocaust
Posted by on March 12, 2022
Presentation Date: 03/13/22
Location: Zoom
After a very moving and powerful first session held on March 6, we will hold tomorrow (Sunday March 13) at 1 pm EST the second session of the ongoing three-part… READ MORE>>
Three-Part Program For and About the Hidden Child Survivors of the Holocaust
Posted by on March 3, 2022
Presentation Date: 03/06/22
Location: Zoom
Working with the Museum of Jewish Heritage, I will be hosting a three-part program honoring the hidden child survivors of the Holocaust. Child survivors are a unique group within the… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: This Thursday: Meeting of the Trauma Working Group in the NGO on Mental Health at the United Nations
Posted by on February 22, 2022
Knowing and Not Knowing About the Climate Crisis: Through the Lens of Trauma and Dissociation Massive traumatic experiences often render our emotional and cognitive capacities ineffective and make it difficult to make sense of what is happening to us. My late friend Dr. Dori Laub described in his seminal paper, “Knowing and Not Knowing Massive Psychic Trauma” (1993), the various… READ MORE>>
My Presentation at Project Witness Teacher’s Conference Next Week, February 20-21
Posted by on February 19, 2022
Presentation Date: 02/21/22
Location: Zoom
As in previous years, I will be presenting a talk at the annual teacher’s conference organized by Project Witness, a nonprofit Holocaust resource center that offers Holocaust education for schools,… READ MORE>>
Meeting of the Trauma Working Group in the NGO on Mental Health at the United Nations
Posted by on February 14, 2022
Knowing and Not Knowing About the Climate Crisis: Through the Lens of Trauma and Dissociation Massive traumatic experiences often render our emotional and cognitive capacities ineffective and make it difficult to make sense of what is happening to us. My late friend Dr. Dori Laub described in his seminal paper, “Knowing and Not Knowing Massive Psychic Trauma” (1993), the various… READ MORE>>
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and an Inspirational Message From a Holocaust Survivor
Posted by on January 29, 2022
Thursday January 27th marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I attended the commemoration ceremony held by the United Nations, which was held remotely this year. The moving event included remarks by the UN Secretary-General, the Permanent Representatives of Israel and the United States, Dr. Petra Gelbart, granddaughter of Romani Holocaust survivors, and Elisha Wiesel, son of Holocaust survivors Marion and Elie Wiesel…. READ MORE>>
Videorecording of My Presentation and Conversation with Members of the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Descendants
Posted by on January 23, 2022
I am happy to be able to share the link to the videorecording on Vimeo of my presentation on November 7, 2021 to the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Descendants. More information about the event can be found at this link and the videorecording can be found by clicking on the image below. My presentation… READ MORE>>
Videorecordings Now Available for Both Cycles of 10-Part Webinar Series I Presented in 2020-2021 for Children of Holocaust Survivors and Their Families
Posted by on November 27, 2021
Many of you might recall that I gave two cycles of a series of 10 webinars for children of Holocaust survivors and their family members during 2020-2021. The series included two different live rounds of lectures, each covering ten different topics. The webinar series was sponsored by NEXT GENERATIONS in partnership with the NOW for Holocaust Survivors Initiative at MorseLife… READ MORE>>
Videorecording of “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW II” Now Available
Posted by on November 25, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/10/21
Location: Zoom
I am pleased to report that the link to a remarkable program that took place two weeks ago, “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW II”, is now available… READ MORE>>
Access to the Oscar-Contending Short Film “Ganef” and to the Panel Discussion of the Film
Posted by on November 19, 2021
On Tuesday November 16, we had an opportunity to watch the beautiful Oscar-contending short film, “Ganef”. After the screening of the film, I moderated a discussion with its producer, Suri Ellerton, and the screen writer, Mark Rosenblatt, both grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. The program was hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. I am… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: TOMORROW (Open to the Public): Screening of Short Film “GANEF” and a Panel Discussion with the Director and Actors of the Film
Posted by on November 15, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/16/21
Location: Zoom
The Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will be hosting a screening and discussion of the 14-minute long movie “Ganef”, which qualified for the Oscars. The… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: TOMORROW (Open to the Public): Upcoming Lecture at the MJHS Conference on “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW II”
Posted by on November 9, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/10/21
Location: Zoom
On Wednesday November 10, I will present a lecture at the annual MJHS Conference, the topic of which this year is “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW… READ MORE>>