A wonderful turnout for AJR Next Generation’s Behind the Scenes event atHolocaust Centre North (HCN) in Huddersfield.
Over sixty people attended from Holocaust survivor, Trude Silman, to families of second, third and fourth generations, plus university students from Leeds and Huddersfield Jewish Society. Guests were invited to view the excellent exhibition before being shown artifacts from the archives by curator Hari Jonkers, and then socialising over tea.
The AJR is all about family and community. In these troubling times, it was comforting for everyone to come together in a safe, friendly environment and meet others with shared histories.
It felt right to hold a minute’s silence for the victims of the terror attacks and in solidarity with our family and friends in Israel. It was also a pleasure to partner with Holocaust Centre North on this occasion: our organisations have a close connection and many of the survivors featured in their exhibition have taken part in our My Story project including Trude Silman, Berta Klipstein, Ruth Grant, Rudy Leavor, Heinz Skyte and Martin Kapel.
The AJR relies on donations and legacies to carry out its vital work.
The AJR is home to the UK’s largest community of Holocaust refugees and their descendants, welcoming anyone with a connection to – or interest in – this history, from researchers to those committed to remembrance and education.
By supporting the AJR, you help preserve the legacy of Holocaust refugees and survivors and ensure future generations learn from their stories. Through funding Holocaust education, combating antisemitism, and supporting groundbreaking research, AJR plays a vital role in keeping this history alive.
