Traumatic effects of the Holocaust and other persecutions

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The chapters in this book stem from lectures at a conference at Haifa University focused on the Holocaust, its traumatic and intergenerational effects, and its representation in the arts. The first chapter by Ely Barent and Hila Hever explores the impact on third-generation Holocaust survivors, particularly their emotional well-being and relationships with their second-generation parents. Carol Kidron's chapter examines how anthropology and sociology address victimization, highlighting that responses are culturally dependent rather than universal. In the third chapter, Barbara Preitler discusses Hemayat, an Austrian institution aiding refugees. Wolfgang Frindte, in the fourth chapter, analyzes the evolving representations of the Holocaust in German films, noting how these portrayals reflect and influence societal attitudes towards survivors. Finally, composer Arie Shapira argues that a new era began after Auschwitz, sharing his perspective through a composition included with the book. The attachment also features Gideon Greif's reflections on his interactions with children of Sonderkommando members.