What does it mean to remember the Holocaust today? How do we carry the weight of inherited trauma while moving forward in the 21st century? These questions are at the heart of the annual Holocaust program on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the J.C.C. , a moving program featuring Jane Elias, who reflects on her relationship with her father, Beni Elias, a Sephardic Jew from Greece and a survivor of Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen.Through personal storytelling, Jane Elias chronicles her father’s life, survival and enduring hopes. When she comes to understand that she may not be able to fulfill his dream of one day dancing with his daughter at her wedding, she searches for another way to honor him—one rooted in memory, love and the responsibility of bearing witness. This powerful evening invites audiences of all backgrounds to reflect on remembrance, intergenerational legacy and how personal stories keep history alive. Admission is free, and the event is open to the entire community.
