June Hersh: Stories & Recipes from Holocaust Survivors

Schedule

Wed Sep 09 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Shames JCC on the Hudson | Tarrytown, NY

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Join author June Hersh for inspiring stories centered around the power of food for Holocaust survivors after inimaginable loss.
About this Event

Join author June Hersh for a powerful and inspiring conversation about her acclaimed book, Food, Hope & Resilience; Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors.

Through moving personal histories and treasured family recipes, Hersh explores how food became a symbol of survival, memory, and hope for Holocaust survivors rebuilding their lives after unimaginable loss. This compelling presentation highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring role that food plays in preserving culture, identity, and connection across generations.

The evening will feature a 40-minute talk followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Tickets can include a book or books can be purchased the night of.


About June Hersh:

June Hersh is the best-selling author of seven books, six of which are focused on food. They include Food, Hope & Resilience; Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors (formerly known as Recipes Remembered a Celebration of Survival.). She also penned, Iconic New York Jewish Food, a History and Guide with Recipes, The Flavor of Upstate New York- Iconic Dishes, Delicious History & Reinvented Recipes, The Kosher Carnivore, Still Here, Inspiration from Survivors and Liberators of the Holocaust, and Yoghurt a Global History (which has been translated into Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic).


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Where is it happening?

Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 South Broadway, Tarrytown, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 45.00

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