Winnipeg: A Storm Unleashed: Book Launch with Carol Matas
Special Kristallnacht Event: Carol Matas' new book, "A Storm Unleashed." In conversation with Belle Jarniewski and Kelly Hiebert.
Set in 1933-35 Berlin, it is the story of Mia and her beloved dog Max . It chronicles Germany’s rapid descent into fascism from democracy and the unleashing of a rising storm of hatred against the Jews and Hitler’s “enemies.” Mia, Max, her family and her friends find themselves in a terrifying reality.
The novel also explores the little-known story of Hitler's dog army, which he created as part of his preparation for war and in order to subdue the groups he was rounding up and sending to concentration camps.
Location - Multipurpose Room
Sponsor: Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada
event_title: Winnipeg: A Storm Unleashed: Book Launch with Carol Matas
event_time_zone: America/Winnipeg
event_start: November 10, 2025 19:00
event_duration: 90
event_end: November 10, 2025 20:30
event_address: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
event_description: Special Kristallnacht Event: Carol Matas new book, "A Storm Unleashed." In conversation with Belle Jarniewski and Kelly Hiebert.Set in 1933-35 Berlin, it is the story of Mia and her beloved dog Max . It chronicles Germany’s rapid descent into fascism from democracy and the unleashing of a rising storm of hatred against the Jews and Hitler’s “enemies.” Mia, Max, her family and her friends find themselves in a terrifying reality.The novel also explores the little-known story of Hitlers dog army, which he created as part of his preparation for war and in order to subdue the groups he was rounding up and sending to concentration camps.Location - Multipurpose RoomSponsor: Jewish Heritage Centre of Western CanadaLEARN MORE