Among the Reeds: The True Story of How a Family Survived the Holocaust

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Date: Sunday, October 27, 2019
Time: 9:30 a.m., A “Books and Bagels” event
Location: Temple Israel Synagogue, 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
Cost: Free but a donation to cover the cost of breakfast would be appreciated.
RSVP: RSVP required to HEMrsvp2019@gmail.com by October 22nd.
Parking: Free

Presenter

Dr. Tammy Bottner

Dr. Tammy Bottner is the child and grandchild of Holocaust survivors. In her book she recounts the moving story of her own family’s travails in war-torn Europe. In her memoir Dr. Bottner not only delves into stories of hardship and resilience in the face of tragedy, but also explores how these tragedies affect later generations. Immediately after a bagel breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Dr Bottner will present her story followed by discussion and a book signing.

Words of welcome by H. E. Johan Verkamen, Ambassador of Belgium to Canada.

Presented by: the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES), the Azrieli Foundation, Temple Israel, and the Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies at Carleton University.