IN PERSON: This course offers a powerful and personal look at the Holocaust through the eyes of Abe Piasek, a remarkable survivor from Poland who was in three slave labor camps. Abe spent his final decade in Raleigh, where he shared his story with myriad audiences. Since Abe passed away, the instructor has shared Abe’s story over 150 times and with nearly 10,000 people; he is currently writing a book inspired by their friendship. The course begins with a presentation of Abe’s story, followed by a group discussion of the profound questions it raises. In subsequent sessions, students will shape the direction of the course by identifying the parts of the story they find most compelling and want to explore as a group, realizing that no one course can cover it all. In the final session, each student will share an aspect of the Holocaust they plan to engage with in more depth, fostering continued reflection and personal engagement with this critical part of history. | Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 25.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
