For those of you who might be interested, I will be speaking on Monday June 7 at a gathering organized by “Hamakom”, a second generation group under the auspices of “Amcha” Tel-Aviv. The lecture will be delivered in Hebrew, and I will address intergenerational transmission and its manifestations among the children of Holocaust survivors at this time in our lives, … READ MORE>>
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REMINDER (TOMORROW) – Upcoming Lecture, on Monday June 7 at 18:00 Israel time (11:00 EDT) : “Where Do We Go From Here?”
Posted by on June 6, 2021
Upcoming Lecture, on Monday June 7 at 18:00 Israel time (11:00 EDT) : “Where Do We Go From Here?”
Posted by on June 2, 2021
Presentation Date: 06/07/21
Location: Zoon (Israel)
For those of you who might be interested, I will be speaking on Monday June 7 at a gathering organized by “Hamakom”, a second generation group under the auspices of… READ MORE>>
Videorecording Available – Intergenerational Trauma and Cultural Healing: A Conversation That Must Continue
Posted by on May 25, 2021
Last week, I had the honor of presenting a program I created, thinking how important it is, especially in these times, to share our experiences with each other and to foster our capacity for empathy toward each other (see my earlier blog announcement about this event). I had the honor of moderating a discussion with my esteemed guests, Dr. Jessica… READ MORE>>
National Mental Health Awareness Month: Reducing Stigma is Critical for Seeking Help
Posted by on May 23, 2021
This month is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a somber reality that many people’s lives have been impacted by depression, anxiety, or the struggles of loved ones with such painful symptoms. Living with chronic anxiety or depression can color one’s entire view of life and drain joy and pleasure from it. Depression is a potentially lethal illness, leading… READ MORE>>
REMINDER (TOMORROW): Event on Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing in 2021 (Open to the public)
Posted by on May 18, 2021
On Wednesday, May 19th, I will be leading and moderating a program (hosted and sponsored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage) that is focused on sharing different legacies of intergenerational trauma. I have had the honor of inviting several esteemed colleagues for a discussion of the impact of intergenerational trauma in our different groups. The speakers who will join me… READ MORE>>
This Week: Event on Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing in 2021
Posted by on May 16, 2021
Presentation Date: 05/19/21
Location: Zoom
On Wednesday, May 19th, I will be leading and moderating a program (hosted and sponsored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage) that is focused on sharing different legacies of intergenerational… READ MORE>>
Upcoming Presentations (via Zoom) for the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey
Posted by on May 7, 2021
Presentation Date: 05/13/21
Location: Zoom
On Thursday May 13 at 7:00pm EDT, I will be presenting via Zoom a lecture invited by the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey. This lecture will… READ MORE>>
REMINDER (TOMORROW): Liberation75: A Global Three-Day (Online) Conference for Survivors of the Holocaust and their Descendants
Posted by on May 4, 2021
Liberation75 is the world’s largest international event to mark the 75th anniversary of liberation from the Holocaust, and will take place May 4 – 9, 2021. The global conference will be held online, and is free of charge and open to the public. The link to the vast program at the Liberation75 conference can be found by clicking on the… READ MORE>>
Liberation75: A Global Three-Day (Online) Conference for Survivors of the Holocaust and their Descendants
Posted by on April 28, 2021
Presentation Date: 05/05/21
Location: Zoom
Liberation75 is the world’s largest international event to mark the 75th anniversary of liberation from the Holocaust, and will take place May 4 – 9, 2021. The global conference will… READ MORE>>
My Upcoming (Second) Presentation for Kol Israel Foundation, Cleveland OH
Posted by on April 26, 2021
Presentation Date: 04/29/21
Location: Zoom (Cleveland, OH)
On Thursday this week (April 29), I will be giving another presentation for Kol Israel Foundation in Cleveland, OH. This is event will be the second part of two separate… READ MORE>>
Book About Child Survivors in the Early Post-War Years is Now Available
Posted by on April 23, 2021
Yesterday I received by mail the freshly printed copies of the book “Starting Anew: The Rehabilitation of Child Survivors of the Holocaust in the Early Postwar Years” published by Yad Vashem. As I had explained in a previous blog post, my chapter in the book, written together with my colleague Danny Brom, is entitled “Adaptation to Trauma, Silence, and Social Support”,… READ MORE>>
Interactive Small Group Meetings for Second Generation
Posted by on April 18, 2021
Presentation Date: 04/21/21
Location: Zoom
Following our series of ten webinars, my colleague Dr. Frumer and I received multiple requests to create smaller and more intimate forums for Second Generation who wish for an opportunity… READ MORE>>
My Upcoming Presentations for Kol Israel Foundation, Cleveland OH
Posted by on April 12, 2021
Presentation Date: 04/15/21
Location: Zoom (Cleveland, OH)
On Thursday this week, I will be giving a presentations for Kol Israel Foundation in Cleveland, OH. This is event will be the first part of two separate presentations, the… READ MORE>>
“Starting Anew”: My Presentation about Child Survivors THIS Sunday
Posted by on April 9, 2021
Presentation Date: 04/11/21
Location: Zoom (Kansas)
This weekend, in honor of Yom HaShoa, I was invited to give the 2021 Lindenbaum Lecture for the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation in Lawrence, Kansas. My presentation, entitled “Starting Anew”,… READ MORE>>
NEW! Digital Toolkit to Educate Healthcare Providers About the Unique Challenges of Holocaust Survivors and Their Families
Posted by on April 2, 2021
I am deeply invested in educating healthcare professionals about the need to treat Holocaust survivors, and survivors of other traumas, at end of life with special care. It is our responsibility, as a society and as healthcare professionals, to ensure that the victims of man’s inhumanity to man will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and empathy in the last… READ MORE>>