Against the Odds: Jewish Refuge and Resurgence in Post-War Germany
1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
Explore the untold story of over 200,000 Jewish refugees and Holocaust survivors who sought temporary asylum in post-World War II Germany. Occupying forces established Displaced Persons (DP) Camps, becoming a sanctuary for these individuals preparing for new lives in the United States and Israel. German Historian and Director of OLLI at FIU Anette Isaacs provides insightful glimpses into the challenges and resilience of Jewish life in immediate post-war Germany, unraveling a lesser-known chapter of history. Join us to discover stories of survival, hope, and the enduring human spirit.
- OLLI Members save $10. This class is held at the Plaza at Park Square in Aventura.
Anette Isaacs
German born and raised Anette Isaacs is not only the Director of OLLI at FIU but also distinguished Historian and Public Educator who has been presenting hundreds of programs on more than 45 different topics (all pertaining to her native country's history, politics, and culture) all over the United States. Anette studied at Emory University, the University of Vienna and the Freie Universitaet in Berlin and holds Master's Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History.