Family Memory and Identity
Family Memory and Reconstructing Our Identity
with Dr. Serafima Velkovich,
Yad Vashem Archivist
FREE for The FHM Members
$10 General Admission
Family memory is more than a collection of names, dates, and photographs—it is a powerful force that shapes who we are.
Through stories passed down across generations, fragments of documents, and preserved traditions, families reconstruct their sense of belonging and identity. In the aftermath of the Holocaust, when so many lives and entire communities were destroyed, family memory became a vital tool for survivors and their descendants to rebuild continuity and meaning.
Join us to explore the role of family memory in the search for identity, showing how personal narratives intersect with historical research.
Drawing on examples from genealogical work and Holocaust commemoration, Dr. Velkovich will highlight the ways in which memories—whether transmitted, silenced, or rediscovered—become building blocks of identity. Participants will gain insight into how uncovering and preserving family memory not only deepens our knowledge of the past but also strengthens the connection between generations.
Please join us for an enlightening conversation with Head of the Family Roots Research Section at Yad Vashem Archives, Dr. Serafima Velkovich.
Dr. Serafima Velkovich, Head of the Family Roots Research Section at Yad Vashem Archives, has over 20 years of experience in genealogical research and Holocaust documentation. she holds a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has contributed significantly to indexing Eastern European names in Yad Vashem’s databases. She lectures widely on genealogical sources, collaborates with organizations around the world, and participates in international conferences and films on Holocaust topics.