2nd Generation Holocaust Survivor Stories Come to Life During the Pandemic

L'DOR V'DOR

By Hilary Bettman, Jewish Family & Community Services

Louis Post sharing his story Helen Meatte sharing her story

Just prior to the pandemic, a small group of Second Generation Holocaust Survivors formed with the goal to develop the story of their families to be told during tours of the Frisch Family Memorial Holocaust Gallery. What was supposed to be a monthly meeting to workshop their presentations became a weekly Zoom call with 2nd Gen members as the pandemic ravaged the community. It became less of a volunteer opportunity and more a cathartic experience.

Through the hard work they did they has developed profoundly moving stories that have been presented to community members and leaders alongside our virtual Holocaust education and gallery tours. JFCS honors Irene Jaffa, Louis Post, Molly Kushner, Gloria Einstein, Lisa Ullmann, Yvonne Cohen and Helen Meatte for their hard work and dedication in sharing their family’s stories to the next generation.