Join fellow staff and students for a free event on Wednesday 8 May, 12:00 – 13:30, to hear Holocaust survivor, John Dobai, give his testimony followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
John was born in 1934 in Budapest, Hungary. In 1941 Hungary joined Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union. John’s father had served in the Hungarian army in the First World War and was still on the reserve list. He was called up to fight but then sent home a few weeks later as people of Jewish origin were not permitted to serve. Six months after returning home he was sent to a forced labour camp.
In June 1944 John and his mother were ordered to move into a so-called yellow-star house along with around 15 other families. Yellow-star houses were buildings which had been designated as compulsory places of Jewish residence by the Mayor of Budapest and were marked by a Star of David. This forcible relocation of Jews within the city was a prelude to their intended deportation.
Hear John talk about his experiences of the Holocaust and take the opportunity to ask questions about his life – Wednesday 8 May, 12:00 – 13:30 in Building 46, Room 2003 – book your space here.
Please contact Salvatore Pagdades ([email protected]) with any queries about the event.