In Search of the Rescuers

Professor Leon Mann and his nephew, Dr. Danny Mann-Segal, will share the remarkable story of Moritz Mandelkern, a relative they never met, who documented his and his wife Henriette’s harrowing survival while hiding in Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.

Their joint talk will explore four key themes:

Research, Revelation, and Discovery: The journey of uncovering Moritz’s story.
Preserving Holocaust Memory: The importance of recording and retelling survivor experiences.
Places of Holocaust Memory: Exploring the significance of hiding places, concentration camps, Stolpersteine, Yad Vashem, cemeteries, records, and written testimony.
Transformative Connections: The impact of discovering stories of extraordinary courage, meeting descendants, sharing information, bearing witness, and fostering lasting friendships.

This presentation offers a profound reflection on the enduring lessons of Holocaust memory and its power to shape lives and connections across generations.