Holocaust Survivors and Descendants Group plans event for Hanukkah; new members welcomed

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The St. Louis Holocaust Survivors & Descendants Group in partnership with the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center (HMLC) held a Hanukkah luncheon honoring all St. Louis Holocaust Survivors on Sunday, Dec.17th at JCC Staenberg Family Complex Adult Day Center. The luncheon was graciously sponsored by Michael and Carol Staenberg.  Over 90 Holocaust survivors, descendants and members of the HMLC leadership gathered to see old friends, enjoy lively conversation, Klezmer music by Will Soll (sponsored by Gloria Feldman) and tasty food. Photograph credit: Kristi Foster

Published December 15, 2019

The St. Louis Holocaust Survivors and Descendants Group will hold a Hanukkah party from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at Jewish Federation’s Kaplan Feldman Complex, 12 Millstone Campus Drive. The luncheon event will include music and games. Friends and family members are welcome. RVSP to Lory by Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 314-442-3711 or [email protected]

The group is also actively seeking new members — Holocaust survivors, their children, grandchildren and other family members are welcomed. Past programs have included films, speakers, events and “opportunities to find the best of the old world and the new world,” according to the group. 

The group meets the third Monday of each month at the Jewish Federation building. For more information about the group, call Sofia at 314-878-8405 or Helene at 314-725-8415.