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SUMMARY:Unraveling Family Mysteries: A Journey of Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nat Northeast Dade – Aventura Branch Library \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered about a long-lost family member\, their story forever lingering in the shadows of your past? For *Paulette Bronstein*\, current president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (JGSGM)\, this question wasn’t just theoretical—it was deeply personal. \n\n\n\nAt the tender age of eight\, Paulette’s father vanished from her life\, leaving behind a void filled only with questions. Her mother\, the keeper of these family secrets\, remained steadfastly silent about his whereabouts and fate. It wasn’t until after her mother’s passing that Paulette embarked on what would become an extraordinary journey of discovery. \n\n\n\nThrough meticulous research combining: \n\n\n\n\nDNA testing\n\n\n\nHistorical records from Georgia and South Carolina\n\n\n\nCemetery documentation\n\n\n\nFamily testimonies\n\n\n\nAdvanced genealogical tools\n\n\n\n\n\nPaulette’s personal quest not only unveiled her father’s story but also created a roadmap for others seeking their own missing family connections. This compelling narrative of persistence and discovery promises to inspire and guide anyone interested in uncovering their own family mysteries. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this unmissable presentation at the Aventura Public Library\, April 17\, 2025\, at 1:00 PM\, where Paulette will share her intimate journey and provide practical insights into genealogical research that could help you piece together your own family puzzle. \n\n\n\n\n“Every family has a story waiting to be uncovered\, but sometimes we need the right tools and determination to bring it to light.”
URL:https://www.jgs-miami.org/event/unraveling-family-mysteries/
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the adult library in Temple Beth AM to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) for a special reception for Dr. Peter Tarjan\, Holocaust survivor\, Thursday\, April 24th at 12:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nIn the face of humanity’s darkest chapter\, some stories shine as beacons of hope and resilience. Dr. Peter Tarjan’s journey from Holocaust survivor to professor emeritus stands as a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to triumph over unimaginable adversity. \n\n\n\n\nThis profound truth echoes through Dr. Tarjan’s remarkable life story\, which began in the shadows of Nazi-occupied Budapest. At just eight years old\, he faced a reality no child should ever experience – the loss of both parents during the Holocaust. Yet\, from these depths of tragedy\, he would rise to build an extraordinary legacy in America. \n\n\n\nAs we prepare to commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on April 24th\, Dr. Tarjan’s presence at Temple Beth Am’s adult reading room offers us a rare and precious opportunity. His story isn’t just about survival – it’s about the power of perseverance\, the importance of memory\, and the promise of new beginnings. \n\n\n\nThrough his journey from Holocaust survivor to accomplished biomedical engineer and University of Miami professor\, Dr. Tarjan embodies the very essence of the American dream. His story reminds us that our greatest strengths often emerge from our deepest wounds\, and that the human spirit can flourish even after experiencing the unthinkable. \n\n\n\n*** Following books and works by Dr. Tarjan on display in the library \n\n\n\n“Children who survived the final solution” \n\n\n\n“Transplanted Lives The adventures of young Jewish Immigrants from post-Fascist and Communist Hungary to the Free World following the 1956 Uprising” \n\n\n\n“Red star\, blue star”: the lives and times of Jewish students in communist Hungary (1948-1956)\, compiled with Arthur Handler and Susan V Meschel \n\n\n\n“Hungarian Patchwork” with Susan V Meschel \n\n\n\nPrologue for “Two Branches Two Destinies” by Claudia Prengler StarotaIn two versions (English and Spanish)
URL:https://www.jgs-miami.org/event/holocaust-remembrance-day-yom-hashoah/
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SUMMARY:Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 27th at 10:30 a.m \n\n\n\nat the Temple Beth Am\, Adults reading Room ( The Hub Library)5950 N Kendall Drive\, Miami Florida 33156 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Congregational Librarian Etta Gold egold@tbam.org \n\n\n\nPlease join us along with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami as we engage in a three-part series that brings the immigrant experience to life through film\, storytelling\, and personal connections. \n\n\n\nWe begin with a special screening of an award-winning film that follows Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe as they make their brave journey to America in 1896. This touching narrative mirrors countless family histories and sets the stage for our exploration of immigration stories. \n\n\n\nA week later\, accomplished filmmaker Walter Schlomann will guide you through the art of capturing your own family’s history on video. \n\n\n\nBut that’s not all – this journey becomes personal as you join discussion groups where you can share your own family’s immigration story. Connect with others\, discover shared experiences\, and preserve the precious memories that have shaped who you are today.
URL:https://www.jgs-miami.org/event/film-screening/
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