A Blessing, Not a Burden: Combating Hate After the Holocaust
March 26 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
This is an off-site event and will take place in Banquet Room B at Oakland University’s Oakland Center.
A reception with light refreshments will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the program with Alex Kor and Graham Honaker at 7:00 PM.
In 1941, Alex Kor’s father, Mickey, was sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp. Mickey evaded execution with a daring escape. With the aid of U.S. troops, he emigrated to America to begin life anew.
In 1944, his mother, Eva, and her family were sent to Auschwitz. Eva and her twin sister Miriam were subjected to the inhumane experiments of Dr. Joseph Mengele, ‘The Angel of Death.’ Through sheer will, they survived and were liberated by Allied troops in 1945.
In “A Blessing, Not a Burden,” Alex details his incredible journey, from his unique upbringing to his present-day mission of carrying on his parents’ inspiring legacy. From his mother’s controversial stance on forgiving the Nazis to his father’s unbridled optimism, Alex shares life lessons that have helped him overcome his hardships along the way. Alex also offers his perspective on forgiveness as he nurtures his parents’ legacies in a world still fraught with discrimination.
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