Beverly Nagel Ellis will share the story of her parents surviving in a forced labor camp in Russia and their journey after they were liberated from the camp. Students will hear how having a skill can save your life. Her father was a cobbler and his skills were needed by the Russian soldiers in the camp. Students will have an opportunity to view photos of the Nagel family's life in a displaced persons camp in Germany and making a new life in the United States.  Jewish artifacts her mother was able to save from her home in Poland (silver candle holders) and some other artifacts will be on display. There are many refugees coming into the United States and students will get a better understanding of these people.  

This is a great workshop to pair with classroom work and can include questions to help participants learn more about their own family history.