Holocaust and Genocide Center offering fall programming

Please join Bristol Community College’s Holocaust and Genocide Center for informative and thought-provoking programming throughout the fall 2024 season. All events are free and open to all. The center sponsors speakers, workshops and conferences, as well as maintains a library of historical information, educational experiences and multimedia resources, for use by the college community and the public.

Thursday, September 26, at 11 a.m. POSTPONED
Room H209, Bristol Fall River Campus
The Holocaust in France: The Story of Rachel’s Grandmother, Sylvia Saunders
Description: Rachel Koppelman presents “The Holocaust in France: The Story of Rachel’s Grandmother Sylvia Saunders,” a narrative on the experiences of Sylvia Saunders during one of history’s darkest times.

Thursday, October 31, at 11 a.m.
Room H209, Bristol Fall River Campus
My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing, Not a Burden
Description: Dr. Alex Kor presents “My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing, Not a Burden,” based on his book of the same name. This is the story of Dr. Kor’s parents, Eva and Mickey Kor, their survival of Auschwitz, and their lives moving forward, including their influence on their son.

Thursday, November 7, at Noon
UMass Dartmouth Library, Main Hall
Inseparable: The Hess Twins’ Holocaust Journey Through Bergen-Belsen to America
Description: Faris Cassell presents “Inseparable: The Hess Twins’ Holocaust Journey Through Bergen-Belsen to America.” This award-winning book tells the survival story of the last living twin Holocaust survivors, in collaboration with the UMass Dartmouth History Department and Hillel.

Tuesday, December 10, at 11 a.m.
Room L101, Bristol Fall River Campus
Israel/Palestine: A Fishbowl Workshop
Description: “Israel/Palestine: A Fishbowl Workshop” led by Leonard Mirra of Braver Angels, a nationwide group whose purpose is to bring together people on all sides of controversial issues, to work towards creating points of agreement (POA’s) that can be shared by all participants.

For more information about the Bristol Community College Holocaust and Genocide Center’s fall programming, please visit www.bristolcc.edu/holocaustcenter, or email ron.weisberger@bristolcc.edu.

Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.

The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol’s Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.

The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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