An Accidental American: Memories of an Immigrant Childhood - LLESA Speaker Series

Join author Ruth Stern Gasten for a powerful 59-minute talk as part of the LLESA Speaker Series, where she shares her personal story of life in Hitler's Germany and her family's escape to the United States. Explore the dramatic changes that occurred in Germany within a short timeframe and gain insight into how a young person wrestled with these changes during the Holocaust. Discover Gasten's experiences as captured in her book "An Accidental American: Memories of an Immigrant Childhood," and learn about the importance of Holocaust remembrance in fostering diversity and inclusion. This presentation, hosted in partnership with the Shalom Jewish Community Employee Resource Group, offers a unique perspective on a crucial piece of history and its relevance to creating inclusive workplaces today.