EVENT

      1. EVENT RECAP

      • 1. EVENT RECAP
      • 2. PHOTOS

      1. EVENT RECAP

      Shards of History

      15 guests joined AFHU and the HU Alumni Association, Dallas Region for an event in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance. HU alumnus, Holocaust refugee, and author of Shards of History, Yoram Eckstein shared his family’s story of escape from Poland as World War II begins, survival in a Soviet labor camp, and exile to Uzbekistan during World War II. Following the discussion, guests viewed the Yad Vashem exhibit Shoah: How was it humanly possible? The event was hosted by HU alumna and professor of biology at Collin College, Amira Shaham-Albalancy.

      2. PHOTOS

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      Miryam Greene Welcomes Guests
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      HU Alumna Amira Shaham-Albalancy introduces HU Alumnus Yoram Eckstein and Yad Vashem Exhibit
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      HU Alumnus and Holocaust Refugee Yoram Eckstein Shares His Story
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      Guests view Yad Vashem Exhibit
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      Guests explore the Yad Vashem Exhibit
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      HU Alumnus Yoram Eckstein (center) with son Gabriel Eckstein (right) and grandson (left) view Yad Vashem Exhibit
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