\;Join us for an evening with Arthur Horwitz\, publish er emeritus of the Detroit Jewish News and author of Dual Identities: Livi ng in Meier's Shadow. In this engaging presentation\, Horwitz will discuss his recently released and deeply personal memoir\, which explores growing up as the son of a Holocaust survivor in postwar America and the lasting influence of family history on identity\, memory\, and belonging. Through the story of his own family\, Dual Identities examines the transmission of Holocaust memory across generations while offering a candid portrait of f amily relationships\, and the challenges and responsibilities inherited by the children of survivors.
\nHorwitz's distinguished career in jour nalism is closely connected to our local community. As publisher of the De troit Jewish News for more than thirty years\, including ten as its execut ive editor\, he helped shape one of the nation's most influential Jewish n ewspapers\, headquartered here in Southfield\, while documenting the peopl e\, events\, and institutions that have defined our community.
\nFol lowing his presentation\, Horwitz will open the floor for a question-and-a nswer session\, inviting attendees to discuss the themes of his memoir\, h is family's story\, his career in journalism\, and the importance of prese rving personal and community histories. Whether your interests include loc al history\, memoir\, journalism\, Jewish history\, or the ways in which f amily stories shape our understanding of ourselves\, this program offers a unique opportunity for all.
\nThe Book Beat will be present at the
event with copies of Dual Identities: Living in Meier's Shadow available f
or purchase and signing!
Light refreshments will be provided by our s
ponsors\, the Southfield Historical Society. DK