Course Outline

• Thursday, May 8, 15 RESISTANCE AND REDEMPTION: ART & MUSIC IN THE HOLOCAUST, Parts 1 & 2
  How could a concentration camp inmate during the Holocaust cope with constant visual and auditory ugliness and savagery? Some Jews used their magnificent artistic gifts to create beauty for themselves and their fellow victims. We will examine those extremely talented men and women who understood that the only antidote to destruction was creation! Week 1 will focus on Artists and Week 2 on Music.
• Thursday, May 22, WONDERFUL WOMEN RESCUERS OF THE HOLOCAUST 
  During the 1940's, when women were expected to be seen but not heard, we will learn about inspiring, though little-known women who defied their times and whose extreme courage and goodness saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust!

About the Instructor

A retired English professor from Polk State College in Florida, Howard Kerner spent the last 30 years researching unknown people who performed acts of kindness and nobility during the Holocaust. Howard’s inspiring presentations can be heard at the Florida Holocaust Museum, University of South Florida, Eckerd College, churches, synagogues, libraries, and many civic organizations. He continues to create new programs that highlight noble people and the kindness in humanity.

Refund Policy for special events and courses:

Refunds will be given only before the first class. Refunds are not available for participants that enrolled but did not attend the class.