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Franci’s War Book Launch with Helen Epstein CANCELED

Author Helen Epstein (Children of the Holocaust, The Long Half-Lives of Love and Trauma) will introduce this new memoir by her late mother, Franci Rabinek Epstein. Franci, born into a privileged family in Prague, was a spirited young fashion designer who lied to Dr. Mengele at an Auschwitz selection by saying she was an electrician – an occupation that both endangered and saved her life. Helen will be joined in conversation by Columbia University Film Professor Annette Insdorf.

Co-sponsored by the Czech Cultural Center

Free; advance registration recommended











When: Wed., Mar. 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Pl.
646-437-4202
Price: Free
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Author Helen Epstein (Children of the Holocaust, The Long Half-Lives of Love and Trauma) will introduce this new memoir by her late mother, Franci Rabinek Epstein. Franci, born into a privileged family in Prague, was a spirited young fashion designer who lied to Dr. Mengele at an Auschwitz selection by saying she was an electrician – an occupation that both endangered and saved her life. Helen will be joined in conversation by Columbia University Film Professor Annette Insdorf.

Co-sponsored by the Czech Cultural Center

Free; advance registration recommended

Buy tickets/get more info now