HHREC Announces New Storytelling Preparation Resource for Holocaust Descendants
The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) has announced they have launched the MemoryKeeper Family History Group. This program offers second and third generation Holocaust Survivors an opportunity to outline, develop and present their family’s Holocaust story. The MemoryKeeper Family History Group provides access to resources that help develop family research, from pre-war through post-war and during their life in the U.S. This workshop offers hands-on assistance in writing vignettes, vetting for historical accuracy working with the HHREC Education Department, and training to prepare for presentations. The program cost is $230 and includes a one-year membership to HHREC.
“We are pleased to announce this important new resource, as it offers a unique opportunity for the descendants of Holocaust survivors to tell their stories and to make meaningful connections.” said Millie Jasper, HHREC Executive Director. “This program is a natural extension of our work in educating people in our communities about the history of the Holocaust, and to ensure the first-hand testimonies of their family members withstand the test of time. “
Training sessions will be held weekly for 10 weeks in person at the HHREC Library at 4 West Red Oak Lane in White Plains. The next workshop group will meet on Tuesday, April 8th. To register or, for more information, contact Millie Jasper mjasper@hhrecny.org.
The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in White Plains New York that serves schools, synagogues, colleges, churches and civic centers in Westchester and the greater Hudson Valley area. The HHREC Mission is to enhance the teaching and learning of the lessons of the Holocaust and the right of all people to be treated with dignity and respect. HHREC works with teachers and students to help schools fulfill the New York State mandate that the Holocaust and other human rights abuses be included in their curriculum. Since 1994, the HHREC has brought the lessons of the Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations to more than 3,000 teachers, and through them to thousands of students. For more information visit www.hhrecny.org call 914.696.0738 email info@hhrecny.org