Guest speaker, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust trustee Paula Cowan gave a presentation on the Changing Face of Holocaust Education.

Paula referred to The Diary of Anna Frank and Schindler’s Ark as major influences in arousing her interest in the history of the Holocaust and the effect of such literature in general discussion and education over the last 40 years.

Her talk concluded with a question and answer session.

The event was an opportunity for first and second generation members from all over Scotland and Newcastle to meet and was well attended by guests from Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Newcastle and St Andrews.

The day began with a presentation by AJR Services head Sue Kurlander, who highlighted the role of the AJR social work departments and services available to members.

Jan Botch, a member of Action Reconciliation Service for Peace, which sends students all over the world to help people who suffered under the Nazi persecution, spoke about his year working with AJR members.

The event saw participants split into groups with a choice of discussions.

Churchill’s German Army, a film depicting a number of German-born men who were conscripted into forming a special commando force to infiltrate behind enemy lines, was shown. AJR have regular speaker meetings in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle as well as intimate Continental friends meetings in member’s homes, outings and a recently formed Book club. New members are always welcome.

* For information, contact Agnes Isaacs at agnes@ajr.org.uk