The Cleveland Jewish Book Festival is back for its 25th year! Join Dr. Alex Kor to discuss his memoir, A Blessing, Not a Burden.

By all accounts, Dr. Alex Kor’s life has been a miracle. The son of two Holocaust survivors who narrowly escaped death, Kor grew up in Indiana – a state with Midwestern charm and an ignominious history of prejudice. He details his incredible journey, from his unique upbringing to his present-day mission of carrying on his parents’ inspiring legacy. From his mother’s controversial stance on forgiving the Nazis to his father’s unbridled optimism, Kor shares life lessons that have helped him overcome his own hardships along the way. The book is co-authored by Graham Honaker.

Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors (Michael and Eva Mozes Kor). He received his D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Since 1985, he has traveled to Auschwitz more than 20 times with his late mother. He is a member of the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center Board of Directors.

Sponsors: The Ida & Sam Zelwin Family Fund for Holocaust Education at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation and Mark Sack & Etti Berkman in honor of Holocaust Educators everywhere

This event is free, but please register ahead of time here.

This event is part of the Cleveland Jewish Book Festival, supported in part by an Ohio Humanities Ignite Grant!

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