Women and the Holocaust: Special Program and Next Generation Speaker at the Livonia Public Library
March 11 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In honor of Women’s History Month, Livonia Public Library is proud to welcome The Zekelman Holocaust Center and Next Generation Speaker Barbara Wees for a powerful and illuminating program, Women and the Holocaust.
The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women were targeted not only as Jews, but specifically as women—facing unique forms of violence, persecution, survival, and resistance. This program brings forward the often underrepresented histories of women during the Holocaust, exploring their lived experiences under Nazi control through personal testimony and historical context. Participants will learn about Jewish women who endured unimaginable suffering, as well as women who risked their lives to resist hatred and help others. By centering women’s stories, this program offers a more nuanced and deeply human understanding of the Holocaust and its lasting impact.
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Livonia Public Library – Bennett Civic Center Branch
Format: In-person program and presentation from Barbara Wees, a child of a Holocaust survivor
Cost: Free
Free Admission
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