From denial we turn to the experiences of first and second generation survivors. Social service provider Jenni Frumer of Next Generations in West Palm Beach, Florida, describes popular misconceptions about survivors and their families. Guets include Dr. David Kupfer, a trauma-informed psychologist and Stephanie Shweiki, a mom of three, reflects on her experiences as a third generation survivor. Kupfer and Shweiki describe how the long shadow of the Holocaust influences their outlook and identity.
Jenni Frumer, Ph.D., LCSW, MSEd, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Next Generations; David L. Kupfer Ph.D., clinical psychologist; Stephanie Schweiki
Jenni Frumer
Courtesy Jenni Frumer & Assoc
Gertrude Zoberman Kupfer, David's mother.
The letter "E" on her sweater is for Elizabeth - the name she used to pass as Catholic.
Courtesy David Kupfer
Henry Kupfer, MD with his first wife Lara and their daughter Tamara.
Dr. Kupfer survived the Holocaust when he was involuntarily evacuated to the USSR.
He returned to Poland to find his entire family dead at the hands of the Nazis.
Courtesy David Kupfer
Stephanie Schweiki
Courtesy Stephanie Schweiki
Music for this week's episode by MC Yogi, Blue Dot Sessions, and Kevin MacLeod/Incompitech
J. S. Bach's "Chaconne" Violin Partita No 2 in D minor BWV 1004 performed by Ben Goldstein