March 16, 2020 - March 18, 2020
This Event Has Been Cancelled Second Generation Network is one of the organisations organising this 3-day conference on internment to mark 80 years since enemy aliens, including refugees from Nazi-Germany and Austria, began to be interned after the start of World War II. We will reflect on the policy and & impact of the mass internment of enemy aliens during the World War II, & examine contemporary policies & detention in the UK in the 21st century.
March 13, 2020
Second Generation Network is holding a writing workshop at the Wiener Holocaust Library. The author Nick Barlay (Scattered Ghosts: One Family’s Survival Through War, Holocaust and Revolution) will lead one group. The second will be led by Professor Erika Hagelberg, who is currently writing the history of her German Jewish family. Places are limited & priority is given to Network members. £20 for Network members, £30 non-Members. To book contact Naomi Goodman.
March 3, 2020
This Network discussion group meeting for members of the Second and Third Generations, looks at the subject of discussing the Holocaust with subsequent generations. When is the right time? What is the right age, the best way? Which books, films or other media have worked? to attend, please contact: ginaburgesswinning@secondgeneration.org.uk. The Wiener Holocaust Library 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
March 2, 2020
The Second Generation Network is sponsoring this event. ‘To write poetry after Auschwitz is barbaric.’ But despite Theodor Adorno’s dictum dramatising the Holocaust has become a trend, in both books and film. Should the Holocaust, the nadir of humanity, be fictionalised? When we do dramatise the suffering, how should we approach it, and should any topics be off limits?
March 1, 2020
“The Plight of Refugee Children: Then and Now,” Jennifer Craig-Norton’s talk on her book, The Kindertransport: Contesting Memory, will benefit the Central Valley Holocaust Educators’ Network. Craig-Norton’s Kindertransport research findings offer parallels to the migrant child-parent separation issues of today and provide valuable lessons. The event includes a talk, dessert and book signing. $18 with rsvp:cvhen.com/events KOH Library & Cultural Center, 2300 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento.
February 11, 2020
Although over twice as many refugees from Nazism came to Britain on so-called Domestic Visas than via the Kindertransports, this subject has received far less attention. Dr Jennifer Craig-Norton will give a fascinating talk about her research into this neglected subject. The Wiener Holocaust Library 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
January 26, 2020
Dr Jennifer Craig-Norton will present research of never before studied archives that offers unique insight into the work of the ‘Hospitality Committee’ which sponsored individual children and supported their settlement in the UK. An exhibition of images from the Archive will be on display. The talk will be followed by a short memorial service and refreshments. The West London Synagogue 33 Seymour Place London S1H 5AU
January 14, 2020
This Second Generation Network discussion group meeting looks at the HMD theme for 2020. What is the meaning of the concept Stand Together in the context of HMD? What is the significance of the idea for those of us with a Holocaust heritage? Please rsvp via email The Wiener Holocaust Library 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP 6.15pm for 6.30pm–8.30pm
January 12, 2020
KT2 and wonderful writer Jonathan Tel is reading from his new book, Scratching the Head of Chairman Mao, at Word bookstore in Brooklyn!
December 16, 2019
The Florida chapter of the KTA hosts an annual Chanukah party! Registration required, email for details.