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Sevek & the Holocaust The Boy Who Refused to Die

August 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST

 

Friday, August 12, 2022 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (MST)
SPEAKER: Holocaust survivor, Sidney “Sevek” Finkel

Sidney “Sevek” Finkel is the author of Sevek and the Holocaust, The Boy Who Refused to Die. This Holocaust seminar will focus on an eight-year-old Sevek, capturing the emotions of a boy who loses his home, his family and ultimately his humanity by the time he reaches the age of fourteen. This seminar is used to help with recently passed legislation that offers teachers an opportunity to apply this session in their curriculum in the State of Arizona, Join is on August 12 as Finkel will share his story, relaying a message of tolerance, hope and love.

Sidney Finkel received the Philip K Weiss Award for Storytelling for Peace and Human Rights in 2013.

Learn more about Sidney Finkel’s work with schools and education at his website http://holocaustspeaker.com/

RSVP: afusco@azjhs.org 

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Date:
August 12, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
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