Holocaust Survivor Shares Story of Resilience in North Carolina
In an effort to preserve history and promote understanding, a Holocaust survivor residing in North Carolina is set to recount his family’s harrowing journey and ultimate survival at an event hosted by Forsyth Tech. The gathering, scheduled for Tuesday morning, promises to be an enlightening experience.
Alexander Silbiger, who fled Nazi-occupied Holland as a child, will serve as the keynote speaker for a Holocaust remembrance event. This event is a collaborative effort by the Forsyth Tech Foundation, MUSE Winston-Salem, Temple Emanuel, and the North Carolina Council on the Holocaust.
Having settled in North Carolina, Silbiger pursued a career in academia, eventually becoming a music professor at Duke University. His story is a poignant reminder of resilience and hope amidst the darkest of times.
Alanna Meltzer-Holderfield, Assistant Director at MUSE Winston-Salem, emphasizes the importance of sharing such narratives. She notes, “Some people might feel that the atrocities of the Holocaust were so long ago and so far away. But for some people, that’s just their mom or dad or their grandparents, and there really are these firsthand connections here today that can help illuminate those stories. So, hopefully the past never repeats itself.”
The event will also include a special exhibit titled “Finding Home Again: Holocaust Survivors in North Carolina.” Attendees can participate in a candle lighting ceremony and enjoy a musical performance, making the event a comprehensive remembrance experience.
For those interested in attending, further details and a link to RSVP are available on Forsyth Tech’s official website.
