GenShoah SWFL

Generations of the Shoah of Southwest Florida (GenShoah SWFL) was formed in 2009 through an initiative by the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center of Southwest Florida. This group is not only for children of Holocaust survivors (second generation or 2Gs), but for all those who share our fourfold mission: “promotion of Holocaust education and human rights; preservation of the history and memories of the Holocaust; connection of members of the second generation to one another; and support of the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center.”

GenShoah SWFL presents most of its programs from September to May and sends out a monthly informational newsletter announcing programs and related local and national events. GenShoah programs include “Movies That Matter,” Holocaust-themed speakers, films and experiences. There are also meetings for 2Gs to share their stories, get help with researching genealogy, and book discussions.

The public is welcome to attend most programs. Any visitors to our community who are Holocaust survivors, children or grandchildren of survivors, or who share the GenShoah mission are encouraged to get in touch with GenShoah.

To receive the newsletter or for more information contact: Ida Margolis or Shelley Lieb at genshoahswfl@hmcec.org or call the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center at 239-263-9200.

Some of this season’s programs

International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. – An Open House/ New Member Reception for GenShoah SWFL/"The Bukharan Jews" by Dina Shein, at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. RSVP at hmcec.org.

"The Holocaust in Salonika, the Jerusalem of the Balkans" by 2G Sam Varsano, March 19, 2:30 p.m. at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. RSVP at hmcec.org.

Yom HaShoah Community Program, April 27, 4 p.m. at Temple Shalom, Naples. RSVP at jewishnaples.org.

Ida Margolis 239-963-9347 • genshoahswfl@gmail.com