Tuesday, June 16 at 7 pm

Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge

What does it mean to inherit a history you never personally lived through, yet still carry every day?

On Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM, join us at the JCC of Greater New Haven for an evening with Arthur Myron Horwitz, celebrating the release of his new memoir, Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow.  

Raised in New Haven, Arthur is deeply connected to our city’s Jewish history and our organization. Both of his parents were leaders of JHSGNH, and both Arthur and his mother have contributed to our Jews in New Haven series.

In his book, he draws on his experience as the child of a Holocaust survivor, exploring the lasting impact of memory, trauma, identity, and family legacy across generations. His story is personal, honest, and profoundly relevant at a moment when conversations about Jewish identity and resilience feel more urgent than ever.

The program will also feature a special video tribute honoring Arthur’s mother, Sally Horwitz, a Holocaust survivor who was the first individual interviewed for the Yale Fortunoff Holocaust testimony archive. The evening will conclude with a Q&A, refreshments, and a book signing.

This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, the JCC of Greater New Haven, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven, and the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale.