Absence of Humanity Exhibit - The Breman Museum (original) (raw)

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Overview

This permanent exhibition presents a detailed history of the events that led up to the Holocaust, the atrocities perpetrated by the Nazis during World War II, and those events that took place in its wake. In this highly informative Holocaust museum exhibition, the narrative of this dark time in human history is put forth in the voices of those who survived and made new lives in Atlanta. Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years, 1933-1945 was designed by local architect and Holocaust survivor Ben Hirsch, and features historic photographs, personal memorabilia, family documents, and videotaped interviews with Atlanta-area survivors.

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GROUP TOUR

Experience the years 1933-1945 through the stories and mementos of Atlanta area Holocaust Survivors as presented in Absence of Humanity. For more information on our group rates and scheduling your visit, please visit the Group Tours Page.

If you have any questions please contact Jennifer at jreid@thebreman.org or (404) 870-1632.

Events

Murray Lynn (Hungary): Remarkable Stories from the Holocaust

Murray Lynn was only 14 years old when he, his mother and three brothers were sent by cattle train to Auschwitz-Birkenau. His mother and brothers were murdered upon their arrival, but Murray survived despite unbearable conditions, and a death march that lasted many weeks. As an orphaned teenager, he was sent to England, Ireland and ultimately America, where he began a new life.

Yom HaShoah

52nd Annual Community-Wide Commemoration

Eugen Schoenfeld (Czechoslovakia): Remarkable Stories from the Holocaust

Brutalized by Nazis, beaten and humiliated, Eugen survived the Holocaust in the notorious camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Dachau. Yet after the war, when given the chance to kill one of the most brutal guards, he refused. What powers led Eugen to give up hostility to his enemies? The former Chair of the Department of Sociology at Georgia State University, Eugen will reflect on this question and other aspects of rebuilding life from the brink of destruction.

Miriam Fishkin: Remarkable Stories from the Holocaust

When she was ten, Miriam and her family were forced from their home by the Russian secret police who controlled the region, and sent to Siberia. There, despite the relentless hard work and bitterly cold weather, she survived the war.

Henry (Hank) Lewin: Remarkable Stories from the Holocaust

Hank tells the story of his parents, Nora and Joel Lewin who were married in Kovno, Lithuania, and endured separation and several concentration camps to survive the Holocaust. He remembers Gideon, a brother he never knew who was killed in Auschwitz at the age of two.

Bebe Forehand: Remarkable Stories from the Holocaust

Like Anne Frank, Bebe Forehand was hidden away from the Nazis in an attic. A family friend brought food, books and materials to read during the hours while they were in hiding. As a result, her mother, father, grandfather and brother were all able to survive the Holocaust.

Andre Kessler: Remarkable Stories from the Holocaust

Andre and his mother were saved by the kind-hearted superintendent of the building within which they were hiding who risked his life bringing them food and concealing their presence from the authorities. After the Holocaust, they moved to the United States Andre was drafted by the NBA to play for the Philadelphia Warriors where he had the privilege of rooming with Wilt Chamberlain.

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