REMEMBERING OUR PAST FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

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“Holocaust survivors will not be with us forever – but the legacy of their survival must live on.”

Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations

Intending to honour their ancestors’ stories and reflect on their experiences as descendants, The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) and JFS provided the community with a safe space to remember and share their stories.

Descendants: Sharing Our Voices was a six-week online program to help participants increase awareness and process the impact of intergenerational trauma caused by the Holocaust. Using Zoom, facilitators Claire Sicherman and Dr. Abby Wener Herlin guided eleven participants through mindfulness exercises, writing prompts, and somatic practices that explored their identities as members of the second and third generation of descendants of Holocaust survivors.

Participants shared stories of their ancestors and family members each week, breaking hidden silences and beginning to address and work through their intergenerational trauma. A chapbook of participants’ collected writings will be created to mark this unique journey.

Stay informed about upcoming programs through our events page: jfsvancouver.ca/events

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Questions? Contact the Development Department at 604.257.5151 or email development@jfsvancouver.ca.