In Search of the Rescuers

In Search of the Rescuers

Professor Leon Mann and his nephew, Dr. Danny Mann-Segal, will share the remarkable story of Moritz Mandelkern, a relative they never met, who documented his and his wife Henriette's harrowing survival while hiding in Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.

Their joint talk will explore four key themes:

Research, Revelation, and Discovery: The journey of uncovering Moritz’s story.
Preserving Holocaust Memory: The importance of recording and retelling survivor experiences.
Places of Holocaust Memory: Exploring the significance of hiding places, concentration camps, Stolpersteine, Yad Vashem, cemeteries, records, and written testimony.
Transformative Connections: The impact of discovering stories of extraordinary courage, meeting descendants, sharing information, bearing witness, and fostering lasting friendships.

This presentation offers a profound reflection on the enduring lessons of Holocaust memory and its power to shape lives and connections across generations.

Professor Leon Mann:

Professor Leon Mann AO, a psychologist, is a Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne. He is a past President of the Australian Psychological Society and the Academy of the Social Sciences. He has received Honorary Doctorates from Hebrew University and University of Melbourne. Leon writes about the history of the Broken Hill Jewish community and leads historical visits to Broken Hill. It has been a deeply rewarding experience to work together with his nephew Danny to uncover family history, roots, and connections.

Dr Daniel Mann-Segal:

Dr Daniel Mann-Segal, Leon’s nephew, works in General Practice in North Road Medical South Caulfield, and Cabrini Rehabilitation Brighton. He is a graduate in Medicine from Monash University and in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine from Israel. Danny is passionate about family history, genealogy. and finding family connections. He is proud that his research has helped connect family members world-wide. Discovering how Moritz and Henriette Mandelkern survived the Holocaust and finding their rescuers, descendants, and his family connections has been a life-changing experience.

Date and Time:

Tuesday 11 February 2025 - 6:30PM