Bristol Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 - Bridging Generations

The overall theme of the 2026 HMD is "Bridging Generations". The Bristol commemoration will focus on inter-generational trauma as a result of The Holocaust and other genocides, with lessons for current conflicts.

Following our keynote speaker, the second part of the event will include a facilitated panel discussion with trauma experts discussing the impact of global conflicts (past and present) on current and future generations in Bristol and the South West.

Keynote Speaker:
Eric Schloss - Grandson of Eva Schloss (posthumous Stepsister of Anne Frank)
Panelists:

Judi Bauernfreund - Pyschotherapist, researcher in 2nd and 3rd Generational Holocaust Trauma & descendent of a holocaust survivor family
Katherine Cox - Psychotherapist and Director of Services, Trauma Foundation South West
Eric Schloss

Commemoration ceremony led by:

Rev Eric Aidoo - Pastor, City Road Baptist Church, Bristol.

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Bristol's Holocaust Memorial Day is an entirely free event, run by volunteers and funded entirely by donations. If you would like to help maintain and grow this event, please consider donating by following this link. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bristol-holocaust-memorial-day-2026

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