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A Christmas Chat with Martin Kapel

University of Huddersfield History student Beth Purslow writes about Martin’s childhood experiences at Christmas, and what they can show us about our own difficult year. The past year has been difficult and challenging for a … Keep reading

The First Victims of the Holocaust

Those with mental and physical disabilities were targeted by the Nazis Party as soon as they came to power in 1933. History The persecution of those with mental and physical disabilities by the Nazi Party … Keep reading

Tributes have been paid to Lilian Black

The daughter of Holocaust survivor Eugene Black, who was liberated from Bergen-Belsen, Lilian’s work in raising public awareness of the consequences of hate is widely recognised and tributes have poured in following her shock death. Keep reading

Small Contentments

Over the past six weeks, survivors Iby Knill and Martin Kapel have participated in a community project to mark the Srebrenica genocide led by the 6 million+ Charitable Trust. The 6 million+ Charitable Trust works … Keep reading
Commemorative cube made by Bosnian survivor Jasmina

Child Survivors of the Holocaust

9 May marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Theresienstadt concentration camp. This guest blog from Hayley Shaw describes the experiences of child survivors who came to the UK. Keep reading

A Family Passover

Passover is a time of family get-togethers and celebration. It’s a highlight of my year, but a busy time as well with all the preparation. This year, due to social distancing, we can’t have family … Keep reading