Testimony of a Holocaust Survivor - Harry Olmer BEM

Thursday 28 January 2021, 6pm - 7:30pm

Online - Zoom
About this event

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As part of Antisemitism Awareness Month and to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, the Students' Union, QMUL and QM Jewish and Israel society will be hosting guest speaker, Harry Olmer BEM.

Hear Harry’s Holocaust testimony on how he survived four forced labour camps over three torturous years, plus time in Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany and the Terezin Ghetto, before being liberated by the Red Army in May 1945.

We are delighted to have Harry share his story with us. The testimony will be followed by a Q&A where you are welcome to bring your own questions. Please use the zoom link to register online.

 

 

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