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CINCINNATI – As the landmark exhibition Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. continues its run at historic Union Terminal, local Holocaust survivor Monique Rothschild will share her family’s remarkable journey of survival during a special gallery talk on Dec. 14, facilitated by the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.
Born in Nazi-occupied France after her parents fled rising antisemitism in Germany, Monique survived an extraordinary escape as an infant. While her father was in a labor camp, her mother carried her across the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain.
The family eventually reunited in Seville, thanks to some unexpected circumstances. They boarded the SS Navemar to the United States, a ship later described as a “floating concentration camp” because of its horrific conditions. The family arrived in America in 1941 and rebuilt their lives in Cincinnati.
Though she was just a baby, Monique carries the weight of these stories and will share her reflections, insights from her new book, and perspectives on the lessons they hold for today.
Her talk comes as the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center and Cincinnati Museum Center host Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. which tells the stories of those who survived the infamous death and labor camp, and those who perished. While Monique is not an Auschwitz survivor, her story echoes the courage, love, and resilience of countless Holocaust survivors who made Cincinnati their home.
The gallery talk will take place Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. in Reakirt Auditorium at historic Union Terminal. It is free to attend; however, admission to Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center are sold separately.
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ABOUT THE NANCY & DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER
The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. Located at Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal, HHC impacts more than 2.5 million people every year through digital and in-person events, museum tours, educational experiences, social media, and virtual content. From Australia to India, individuals from more than 25 countries and 30 states engage with our mission. For more information, visit www.holocaustandhumanity.org.
