Archives for 2023

Drawing on his own experiences, Network Member John Wohlgemuth will introduce the discussion of this topic.  As members of the Second and Third Generations (2G/3G), are we fearful or fearless, do we tend to seek or avoid frightening situations? This is an opportunity for Members of the Second and Third Generations to contribute their own experiences of feeling anxious, being fearful or fearless, and the consequences. The discussion will also include possible ways in which we can try to manage anxiety.The Discussion Group meetings are for Members of the Second and Third Generations. Numbers are limited and Network Members will be given priority. A Zoom link will be provided. Start time: 6.20pm for 6.30pm BST (finish time 8:00pm) to give everyone time to set up and check their Zoom link. If you are interested, please email: davidwirth@secondgeneration.org.

Network Members Anita Grosz and Elaine Sinclair will introduce the discussion of this topic by sharing their own experiences of working with, supporting and hosting refugees.  A chance for members of the Second and Third Generations to contribute their own experiences of working with and helping refugees. The discussion group meetings are for Members of the Second and Third Generations. Numbers are limited and Network Members will be given priority. A Zoom link will be provided. Start time: 6.20pm for 6.30pm GMT to give everyone time to set up and check their Zoom connection.  davidwirth@secondgeneration.org.uk

Third Generation Network Member Tom Willett will introduce the discussion of this topic by sharing his own experiences of using Oral History as part of his research. A chance for members of the Second and Third Generations to contribute their own experiences of capturing oral history or testimony, the advantages and pitfalls. The discussion group meetings are for Members of the Second and Third Generations. Numbers are limited and Network Members will be given priority. A Zoom link will be provided. Start time: 6.20pm for 6.30pm BST to give everyone time to set up and check their Zoom connection. If you would like to attend, please email:  davidwirth@secondgeneration.org.uk

Following on from discussions at our April meeting we will be considering the topic of Journeys ‘Home’? Sharing our experiences of visits to the places
where our relatives known and unknown were born, lived, worked, were buried, deported and/or fled from, how at home do we feel, what level of connection
can be made by members of the Second and Third Generations? Time 2.00-4.00pm BST
Those who live in or near Cambridge are welcome to join these meetings held in central Cambridge, in person and via Zoom.

For more information please email info@secondgeneration.org.uk

As a follow-up to our Writing the Holocaust and Publishing the Holocaust series, three members of the Second Generation – Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Nick Barlay and Rosemary Schonfeld – will speak about the ‘after life’ of their books of family history research/memoir: the impact they have had, how they have been received, how they have been used, in the UK and elsewhere.
After presentations that will include Rabbi Wittenberg talking about My Dear Ones, Nick Barlay about Scattered Ghosts and Rosemary Schonfeld about Finding Relly, there will be a chance for members of the Second and Third Generations still researching, writing or finally preparing manuscripts for publication to consider and discuss what after-life their own works might have. 
Start time: 6.20pm for 6.30pm BST to give everyone time to set up and check their Zoom connections. The Eventbrite link is https://afterlife-books.eventbrite.co.uk

At this in-person event, held at and in association with South Hampstead Synagogue, we will screen a documentary by ARTE TV featuring Network Committee Member Janet Lew’s journey towards gaining German Citizenship. Simon Albert (who also features in the documentary), lawyer and co-founder of the EU Passport Project will share his experience of acquiring Czech citizenship and Nik Pollinger (communicator by day, journalist by night) will speak about acquiring Austrian citizenship as explored in his new website: https://passport-to-austria.jimdosite.com.
Brexit drove many of us to find a way to gain European passports. In many cases, it was and remains daunting to dig into the past; do we really want to gain citizenship of a country which was responsible for exiling or murdering our forebears? After the presentation there will be a chance to ask the panel questions.This meeting is open to members of the Second and Third Generations. As numbers are limited, Network Members will be given priority. Booking of a place is essential. Start time: 7.30pm. BST
If you would like to attend, please email:  janetlew@secondgeneration.org.uk .