Join the JCC East Bay, Congregation Netivot Shalom, and the JFCS Holocaust Center for an evening of Holocaust education and remembrance. This event is for teens and their parents.
I Am Not Afraid will begin with a screening of A Great Big Secret, an animated Holocaust documentary directed by Yoav Potash, followed by an interview and Q&A session with Anita, the survivor featured in the film.
Yoav Potash is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. He produced and directed the Sundance premiere documentary Crime After Crime, a New York Times Critics’ Pick and winner of 25 honors, including a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the National Board of Review Freedom of Expression Award, and six audience awards. Yoav also directed Food Stamped, winner of SF IndieFest’s Jury Prize, and he recently produced and directed the feature documentary film Among Neighbors, which won the Special Award at the Warsaw Jewish Film Festival and the Envision Award from the Jewish Film Institute.
A Great Big Secret blends interviews, archival footage and hand-drawn animation to tell the story of a Holocaust survivor. Born in the Netherlands, Anita was a hidden child whose story was likewise hidden for decades. Anita shares a powerful message about the importance of remembrance and the strength of embracing our Jewish culture and identity in the face of rising antisemitism. We are deeply honored to host her for an open dialogue with our community.
As part of their preparation, students enrolled in Netivot Shalom and JCC East Bay teen programs will engage in Holocaust Education lessons led by their teachers ahead of the event.
This event is the first in a two-part series of Holocaust remembrance programs for teens and parents being offered at the JCC East Bay.