| Manfred “Manny” Lindenbaum is a Holocaust Survivor. At the age of 7, he and his older brother Sig, then 9, were shepherded by Polish troops to board the Kindertransport to England a day before World War II began.In 2014, Manny embarked on a remarkable 28-day journey back to his hometown in Poland, accompanied by his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends. Together, they retraced his family’s journey during the Holocaust. For the last 220 miles, Manny rode a bicycle.
Throughout his life, Manny has been a passionate peace activist, working with refugees and speaking to thousands of children about the importance of confronting hatred and bigotry. He founded the Peace, Genocide, and Holocaust Center at Ocean County College and created the first Jewish Family and Children’s Service for the Ocean County Jewish Federation, among many other community initiatives. To puchase your tickets to the talk or to learn more, please visit the event website above. |
From Survival to Strength: The Journey of Manny Lindenbaum
Sunday, April 6, 7 – 9 pm
Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo CA 93405