VOLUME 5 NO. 3
A warm welcome to all our Child Survivors, to the September edition of Connections. I always think this time of year lends itself to reflecting on the past and recognising how far we have come in our own personal journeys. It is always a pleasure to chat with Eva Marks and Eva in turn has written a letter to child survivors and shared a poem penned by Eva that has a deep and personal meaning for the Mark’s family - “White Magnolia”. Paulette Goldberg has moved!! “One more stage of my Life” tells us of Pauline’s decision to come to terms with her new boundaries after a serious operation.
SEPTEMBER 2017
Marietta Elliott – Kleerkoper shares news of her exhibition “A Perfect Distortion” with photographs and a poem written by Marietta, a must see for all child survivors. Susi Bendel takes us on her family’s journey to freedom “Another pebble in time”. There is plenty to reflect on as we approach this special time of year. To all child survivors or their family members who may be unwell at this time, we are thinking of you and send our sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. Shana Tova from Viv Parry to all child survivors and grateful thanks to Lena Fiszman for her graphic skills in making our Connections newsletter look so wonderful. Viv Parry, Chairperson, CSH
Upcoming Events Anthology Launch Please mark your diaries for Sunday 5 November, 3.00 - 4.30 pm, when we will be launching the latest child survivor anthology “A Point in Time”, your invitation will be sent out closer to the date. This event will also be our end of year get together! Kindertransport Event: An event will be held at the JHC on Thursday 2 November, 2.30 – 3.30pm to acknowledge the part the Quakers (Society of Friends) played in saving the lives of 10,000 Jewish children. The Victorian Society of Friends will be present to meet with Kindertransport child survivors and to receive an award recognising the part their members
worldwide played in 1939/40. It is not widely known that the Quakers lobbied the British Parliament pleading the case for allowing Jewish children to leave Europe. The Quaker communities were also active in Austria, Germany, The Netherlands etc. and their Society not only assisted with helping the children whilst on the train but also fostered Jewish children when they arrived in England. We are reaching out to Kindertransport child survivors who would like to be part of the event to contact me - Viv Parry on 0419 819 131. Please let me know if you will be joining us. All child survivors are welcome to attend. RSVP by 15 October to: Office 9528 1985 or admin@jhc. org.au.