Distinguished Professor Dr. Omer Bartov, Brown University, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject of genocide, will be the keynote speaker at the Holocaust Genocide Studies Project's 17th annual Kristallnacht program on Monday, Nov. 10, College Hour (noon to 1 pm), in the MCC Theatre (Bldg. 4).
Born in Israel and educated at Tel Aviv University and St. Anthony's College, Oxford, Dr. Bartov began his scholarly work researching Nazism and the Third Reich. He is the author of seven books and the editor of three volumes; his work has been traslated into several languages.
Dr. Bartov will speak about the relevance of Kristallnacht in today's world. He will also sign copies of most recent book following the College Hour presentation. Please encourage your students and your colleagues to attend this event.
Why should we remember Kristallnacht?
Exactly 70 years ago on Nov. 10 in Germany, more than 200 synagogues were destroyed and tens of thousands of Jewish businesses and homes were ransacked. This day, now referred to as Kristallnacht or the "night of broken glass," is regarded by many as the start of the Holocaust during which millions of Jews and maginalized others were murdered.
Rosanna Condello
College and Community Relations
10/31/2008
Attachments:
 KRISTALLNACHT 2008.pdf
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