Halifax | Lost, Found, Remembered: Researching Holocaust Victims and Survivors
Guest speaker: Peter Jassem
Introduction: Dr. Dorota Glowacka, Professor of Humanities, University of King’s College
Conversation: Olga Milosevich, retired CBC Radio Broadcaster
Peter Jassem describes his research into more than sixty victims and survivors of the Holocaust, all of whom were close relatives on his father’s side. He explains how he documented the circumstances of their deaths or survival, verified vital records, collected photographs, and traced the postwar experiences of those who survived.
This practical information is interwoven with unique personal stories—often heartbreaking, sometimes marked by extraordinary acts of courage or seemingly miraculous turns of fate—that illustrate the wide range of experiences of Polish Jews during the Holocaust.
event_title: Halifax | Lost, Found, Remembered: Researching Holocaust Victims and Survivors
event_time_zone: America/Toronto
event_start: November 02, 2026 18:30
event_duration: 180
event_end: November 02, 2026 21:30
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event_description: Guest speaker: Peter JassemIntroduction: Dr. Dorota Glowacka, Professor of Humanities, University of King’s CollegeConversation: Olga Milosevich, retired CBC Radio Broadcaster Peter Jassem describes his research into more than sixty victims and survivors of the Holocaust, all of whom were close relatives on his father’s side. He explains how he documented the circumstances of their deaths or survival, verified vital records, collected photographs, and traced the postwar experiences of those who survived. This practical information is interwoven with unique personal stories—often heartbreaking, sometimes marked by extraordinary acts of courage or seemingly miraculous turns of fate—that illustrate the wide range of experiences of Polish Jews during the Holocaust. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION