Starting September 4, children of Holocaust survivors, or 2Gs, are invited to take part in a rich menu of programs designed specifically for them. Created by DOROT, the series will allow 2Gs to learn with and from each other in both lectures and small workshops. Most programs will be offered online, while two will be both in-person and livestreamed.
“These programs offer children of Holocaust survivors a wide variety of ways to deepen their understanding of their lives and the lives of their parents,” explains Claire Solomon Nisen, Manager of DOROT’s Lasting Impressions programs. “Children of survivors will become part of a supportive community, and we hope they’ll also discover a sense of their own resourcefulness and resilience.”
Programs in the series range widely: from history and memoir to food and fashion. One speaker, a historian, will explore how everyday Jews dealt with the challenges and crises of pre-World War II Europe. A writer and artist will discuss his graphic novel tracing his family’s journey leading up to and beyond the Holocaust, while another author will share how food allowed Holocaust survivors to connect their lives before the war with the homes they created after.
A “concert with conversation” will feature the pianist Jeanne Golan and the cellist Daniel Miller performing solo piano and chamber music composed by Holocaust survivors. The event will be both onsite at DOROT and livestreamed.
Two small workshops will offer a chance to explore personal and family narratives through writing and art. Another will feature a decluttering expert discussing the sometimes-tricky process of handling sentimental objects left by parents. And on October 7, workshop participants will read narrative poems and consider their investigation of the human condition.
The series for 2Gs starts September 4 and runs through the end of October. See the full list of programs and register here.
Dorot’s new programs for children of Holocaust survivors (2Gs) are made possible by funding provided by the New York State Office for the Aging: NYS contract no. T23114gm. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by NYSOFA of the NYS government.
I am a child of Holocaust survivors. I have tried and tried (and) failed to find a support group for years. I would love to come to the 2 in person events. I am terribly inept with computers. How can I get on a mailing list for this program?