Holocaust Memorial Day at the University of Sussex
This annual event, organised by the Centre for German-Jewish Studies, will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 10 February in the Jubilee Lecture Theatre, University of Sussex at Falmer. The programme will be split into sections:
Concentration Camps Then and Now
Dan Stone, Professor of Modern History (Royal Holloway, University of London)
Survivor Testimony: Joanna Millan
Joanna was born Bela Rosenthal in August 1942 in Berlin.
In February 1943, Bela’s father was taken from the streets of Berlin and sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau where he was murdered on arrival. Later that year Bela and her mother were sent to the Terezín (Theresienstadt) Ghetto north of Prague. In 1944, Bela’s mother contracted tuberculosis and subsequently died leaving Bela orphaned in the camp. Joanna has now managed to discover much of her family’s history and has found living relations all over the world. She will speak about her experiences during the Holocaust.
Film: ‘Night Will Fall’
Andre Singer’s ‘Night Will Fall’ is a powerful documentary about the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. A discussion with the director, Andre Singer, will follow the showing of the film.
This event is open to all students, staff and alumni however booking is essential as seating is limited. The booking link will be available shortly.
We are most grateful to the Association of Jewish Refugees who have supported this event and enabled us to make it free for all to attend.
For further information, please contact Diana Franklin, Centre Manager, Tel: 020 8455 4785 or 01273 678771 email: d.franklin@sussex.ac.uk
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is the charity established by the Government to promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day, encouraging and inspiring individuals and organisations across the UK to play their part in learning lessons from the past and creating a safer, better future.