Jan

18 2018

A Childhood in the Netherlands and Living Through the Holocaust

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel 16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

http://knessetisrael.org

Contact Nancy Maurice Rogers
413-442-4360 x 15
nrogers@jewishberkshires.org
http://www.jewishberkshires.org

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community presents "A Childhood in the Netherlands and Living Through the Holocaust."

Having "lived a pleasant normal life" near Amsterdam, Lily Con, then 5 years old, recalls in May 1940 how the Germans invaded Holland.  Life became inextricably altered; her parents found safe haven through the Dutch underground and found a family willing to "adopt" Lily as part of their own family.

Lily Harvitt recounts the bravery of this family, her own trials and how this experience forged her life as a violinist.  She herself continues today agonizing about whether she would have dared to do the same thing to save a child's life for those 3 years.

Lily shares her story because she wants people to know that there were people who took great risks to save others in a world filled with hatred.  "I wouldn't be here to tell the story if not for them."

This free program is part of the Federation’s Connecting With Community Series and will be followed by a kosher hot lunch. Lunch is a $2 suggested donation for adults over 60 years of age or $7 for all others. Advance reservations are required for lunch and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. on the day of the program.