“Does early life trauma biologically impact on offspring unto the Second and subsequent generations?” (with apologies to Exodus 34:7)
Jonathan Seckl trained in Medicine and Science in London and has been Professor of Medicine in Edinburgh since 1995. His research addresses the role of the stress hormone cortisol in foetal life, notably in ‘programming’ the risk of subsequent adult disease. He has described epigenetic mechanisms whereby cortisol exposure before birth, permanently changes the biology of the offspring. He has studied the impact of the Holocaust and the 9/11 atrocity on cortisol in survivors and their offspring. Recently, he ‘enjoyed’ the stress of a decade as Senior Vice-Principal at the University of Edinburgh. After Professor Seckl’s presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To book www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transgenerational-transmission-of-trauma-with-jonathan-seckl-tickets-1058764335629
Events
From Thursday 10th October 2024 – 2GN Family History Writing Continuation Course Online, 6:00-8:00pm
We are offering a six-week continuation course with Nick Barlay for those individuals who have completed the original course. It will give participants the opportunity to share work-in-progress, get feedback from Nick, review each others’ work, and raise questions about the challenges faced. Aspects of the course will include: Writing (representing, describing, using historical or other research), Structuring (organising, framing, finding direction), and Coping with Material. The aim is to keep the project’s momentum going, to prevent the project from stalling or anything like ‘writer’s block’ from interfering with the
process.
The maximum number of participants will be 10; minimum 4. The course will cost £120.
Dates: Thursdays, 10th, 24th October BST, 31st October and 7th, 14th and 21st, November GMT. In terms of the timings stated above, those living abroad should note that British Summer Time ends partway through.
If you are interested, please register with Nick at nickbarlay@gmail.com
To pay the fee, go to: www.familyhistorywritingcourse.co.uk
If you have any questions, please contact: info@secondgeneration.org.uk
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 29th October – 80th Anniversary of the Hungarian Deportations – Historical and Second and Third Generational Perspectives
The Network is currently planning a joint hybrid event with the Wiener Holocaust Library. 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the 1944 mass deportations of Jews from the provincial areas and cities of Hungary outside the capital, 90% to be murdered upon arrival in Auschwitz. An historical perspective will be provided as well as considering the impact on the Second and Third Generations. If you would like to participate in this event by sharing your experiences and feelings about this part of your family history as a Member of the Second or Third Generation, please contact davidwirth@secondgeneration.org.uk.. Booking details to follow.
Tuesday 8th October – Part Two in our series 2G/3G and the Creative Arts – Online Event
Following the very successful Part One, where Members of the Second and Third Generations spoke about their use of theatre and music to commemorate and engage with their Holocaust heritage, on this panel we have two Second Generation visual artists: Network Member, Maarten van der Heijden and Monica Petzal. Maarten lives and works as an autonomous visual artist in Amsterdam. He graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Art Academy Amsterdam in 2010 with works that reflect his Second Generation identity – his grandfather was murdered in Auschwitz. In 2022, he opened the Jewish Second Generation Art & Family Museum at his home in Amsterdam. He will speak about his museum, focussing on his photographic artwork and other projects, and how his Second Generation background plays a part in his work. Monica, the child of German Jewish refugee parents, studied painting at Kingston and the Royal College of Art and printmaking at the Camberwell School of Art, before co-founding The Foundation for Women’s Art and starting her own gallery ‘Printroom’. She will talk about her well known panels entitled ‘Dissent and Displacement’ and how her Second Generation roots have influenced her work. There will be time after their presentations for questions and for you to share your own experiences of using art to explore and express your own Holocaust heritage. If you missed Part One, with Roger Peltzman and Clare Fraenkel, there is a recording in the Members’ Area of the Network website.
Eventbrite link: https://Creative-Arts-Pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
Tuesday 10th September 6.30pm BST Online: Packing and Travelling
Network Member Gina Burgess Winning will introduce this topic, drawing on her
own gradual understanding of what might lie at the root of the anxiety associated with preparing to go away, deciding what to pack and coping with the idea of leaving home. An opportunity for Members of the Second and Third Generations to share their thoughts and experiences. Priority for the Network’s Discussion Group meetings is given to Network Members. If you would like to attend, please email davidwirth@secondgeneration.org.uk to book your place.
Tuesday 9th July 6.30pm BST Online Discussion Group Meeting: The Impact of Events in Israel, Gaza and Beyond
Following an introduction by Network Member Ido van der Heijden, we will discuss how Members of the Second and Third Generations are affected by the events in Israel, Gaza and beyond, and how we are coping. How do we feel about our Jewish identity in the current climate? What are our experiences of support and anti-Semitism? An opportunity for Members of the Network to share their thoughts and experiences. Priority for the Network’s Discussion Group meetings is given to Network Members.
If you would like to attend, please email davidwirth@secondgeneration.org.uk to book your place.