Through the Eyes of Children: Survival, Rescue, and Recovery after the Holocaust

Through the Eyes of Children: Survival, Rescue, and Recovery after the Holocaust

November 8, 2026

The third and final program in Talking Memory’s series Children, Trauma, and the Work of Recovery – From the Holocaust to October 7 launches Professor Joanna Michlic’s book, Through the Eyes of Jewish Child Survivors from Poland. Drawing on survivors’ testimonies, Michlic explores children’s experiences of survival, rescue, family separation, and recovery after the Holocaust, highlighting their resilience and agency. The discussion will consider what rescue meant beyond physical survival and what histories teach us about childhood trauma and recovery. Professor Dalia Ofer will join Professor Michlic to discuss the book and the significance of children’s voices in Holocaust history and memory.

This program is free, but registration is required.