Holocaust Groups To Meet

WOODBURY — Holocaust survivors and children of survivors are invited to a breakfast meeting on Sunday, February 25, at 10 am at the office of the Federation: Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut, 73 Main Street South, in Woodbury.

This will be a social gathering, a time to visit with each other and talk informally. Those attending should feel free to bring in photos, writing, newspaper articles, or anything else to share. In addition, applications will be available for former slave and forced laborers to collect reparations from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

The Second Generation and Holocaust Survivors Group was formed almost three years ago for people who want to get together to discuss issues connected with being Holocaust survivors or the children of survivors. Guest speakers and members of the group talk about many topics, including their stories and experiences during the war and how to educate future generations about the Holocaust.

The group has been growing and evolving, and more than 50 different people from all over the state have attended the meetings. There are usually a dozen people at each meeting. The Sunday morning talks are friendly, informal, and very much appreciated by those who attend.

Survivors and children of survivors are always welcome to attend these meetings, which are free of charge and sponsored by Brownstein Jewish Family Service of the Jewish Federation. Future meetings of the group are scheduled for Sunday, March 25, when Rabbi Laizer Gurkov will discuss “Where Was God During the Holocaust?” and Sunday, April 22, topic to be announced.

Please RSVP for the February meeting, as a light breakfast will be served. For more information, contact Debby Horowitz, program director of Brownstein Jewish Family Service, at 203/263-5121, ext 304. In case of inclement weather and the need to cancel, a message will be left on the extension.