Kehila Society hosts Holocaust Speaker

Jeannie Smith, is the daughter of Polish rescuer Irene Gut OpDyke who passed away on May 18, 2003.

Irene received international recognition for her actions during the Holocaust while working for a high ranking German official. Irene’s life story was recently told each night on Broadway in the nationally acclaimed play “Irena’s Vow” staring Tovah Feldshuh



Irene’s book – “In My Hands” – memories of a Holocaust rescuer from Random House relays the detailed account of her life during the years of WWII and is used in classrooms around the country.
 
Jeannie is part of a new generation of Holocaust Speakers called (2nd Generation) who share the life stories from their parents first hand experiences.  The story speaks of the power of love and encourages the fact that “One person can make a difference!” Love is the greatest weapon we have, Hate is easy, it takes real courage to Love.