EVENT: SAVE THE DATE: WORLD FED OF CHILD SURVIVORS
âSAVE THE DATEâ?
Remembrance and Reunion: A Celebration of Life!
âWorld Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaustâ?
2006 Conference, Detroit, Michigan, USA, August 25-28, 2006
Special Programs for Second & Third Generation Survivors and Families***
2G speakers, panelists, including:
Helen Epstein, author of âChildren of the Holocaustâ?
Other distinguished speakers include Michael Berenbaum,
Eva Fogelman, Roman Kent, and others. Further details to comeâ¦
Conference Overview:
Workshops for Child Survivors, Spouses, 2nd and 3rd Generations,
Seminars, Panels, Friday evening and Saturday optional religious services,
Strictly kosher meals, dancing and entertainment.
Costs:
Conference Registration: $250 per person includes strictly kosher meals, 3 breakfasts, 2 luncheons, 3 dinners and all programs. After July 1, $300
Hotel Registration: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn, MI, USA
$79 per night per room plus taxes, double occupancy. Hotel reservations, 1-800-233-1234
Where: Detroit, Michigan, USA
When: August 25th- 28th, 2006
Host 2G group: C.H.A.I.M.-Children of Holocaust-Survivors Association In Michigan, www.CHAIM2g.org
For further conference information and a registration packet, please write to Holocaustchild@comcast.net or call 1-248-842-8363
Proposed 2G Workshop Topics
Please note that these suggested topics are subject to change given room availability and time.
What is a 2G? Children of Older Survivors, Children of Younger Survivors: Similarities and Differences
Aging Parents and Children: âThe Sandwiched Generation:â? Helping Our Parents, Our Children, and Ourselves-coping with our parentsâ mortality.
Spouses of 2Gâs: Marrying into Survivor Families – Heroes or Martyrs?
Intergenerational Plenary Panel: Survivors and 2Gâs: âHow are we doingâ??
Our Jewish Identities: Who Are We?
Continuing the Legacy: The Role of 2Gâs and 3Gâs as Educators
Building Our Network: 2G and 3G Groups and Individuals: Connecting with each other
Genealogy: Searching for Our Roots
More details to come as we confirm programs, speakers, etc. Thank you.
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