The Second Generation Network
Written by Movement for Reform Judaism Friday, 01 May 2009
The Second Generation Network is a group for people whose parents were affected by the holocaust or Nazi persecution. They may have been survivors or refugees, Jewish, or non-Jewish.Activities include a magazine; monthly discussion groups and social events. The group exists to give voice to the emotional legacy of growing up with one or more parent affected by this traumatic event. There are local groups in London; Bristol and South West; East Midlands; Glasgow; Leeds; Manchester and Merseyside. Click for more information on The Second Generation Network.
On Sunday 31st May an event will take place exclusively for people with a parent affected by the holocaust. In conversation: Eva Hoffman and Anne Karpf features two authors of influential memoirs exploring the effect of the holocaust on the children of survivors and refugees - the next generation.
There will also be opportunity to meet informally with other people whose parents were affected by the holocaust and attend the AGM of the Second Generation Network.
Anne Karpf was born to Polish-Jewish Holocaust survivors in 1950 in London. A writer, broadcaster and sociologist, her publications include The War After: Living with the Holocaust about her own family and experience growing up.
Eva Hoffman was born in Poland and emigrated to the USA as a child which she describes in her memoir Lost in Translation. She is a writer, lecturer and broadcaster and lives in London. Her publications include ‘After Such Knowledge: Memory, History, and the Legacy of the Holocaust’ which explores the impact of the holocaust on the children of survivors.
Entry is free for members / £5 for non-members
Contact Michael at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0781 357 4699 to book a place and for further details.
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