Unforgettable Stories From the Holocaust – Ruth (Renee) Hartz

Ruth (Renee) Hartz, is a dedicated Holocaust speaker addressing tolerance, prejudice, and discrimination. As a young girl ages 4 to 7, she was a hidden child with her family in southern France during World War II. She and her family were sheltered by local villagers, and she spent time in a small Catholic convent to avoid capture by both the Vichy French Police and the Gestapo. Through resourcefulness and unusually good fortune, she and her parents survived and returned to Paris after. Her childhood memoir, ”Your Name Is Renee”; was published by the Oxford University Press. Further, Ruth’s story was developed by David & Jenny Heilter-Klevans into a musical play, “HIDDEN,” which debuted in May 2023.

Seating is limited – reserve your seat today.

DAY OF EVENT

Admission to the museum is complimentary all day.

• 12:30 PM – Visitors can attend a free guided tour of the Holocaust Gallery. Tours are capped at 60 persons in total. They are on a first-come, first-served basis. While the tour is in session, the Holocaust Gallery will be closed from 12:30 – 2 PM, but our other galleries will be open during this time.
• 2:00 PM – The Bearing Witness program begins. Doors to the auditorium open at 1:30 PM.

Complimentary parking is available at the museum (with free overflow parking available nearby.)

Security Protocols: For the protection of our speakers and guests, All visitors to The Breman are subject to security screening. To ensure the safety and security of our visitors and employees, firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited inside the building. Service animals are welcome. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted in the Museum.

Arrive early – Parking is free

This program is presented by The Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education at The Breman Museum and community partner Eternal Life-Hemshech.

Free admission to the Bearing Witness series is provided through a generous gift from The Rich’s Foundation.