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SUMMARY:Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys\, CA (in person)
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Lecture: Commemorating Kristallnacht \nJoin bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD for a powerful presentation commemorating Kristallnacht\, the “Night of Broken Glass\,” and exploring how one family’s story illuminates the Holocaust through the eyes of a child. \nDrawing from her acclaimed Holocaust memoir\, Little Edna’s War\, Dr. Brill recounts the extraordinary true story of nine-year-old Edna Szurek\, who escaped the Warsaw Ghetto\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising\, survived Nazi prisoner-of-war camps\, and was later honored by Pope Pius XII. \nThrough rare historical photographs\, wartime documents\, and personal family artifacts\, this moving presentation examines the consequences of hatred\, the courage of resistance\, and the enduring importance of remembrance. \nLocation: University of La Verne\nFormat: In-person lecture and audience Q&A
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/jewish-federation-of-the-greater-san-gabriel-and-pomona-valleys-ca/
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SUMMARY:Janet Bond Brill: Little Edna's War Museum of Jewish Heritage — Stories Survive Series (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Join Janet Bond Brill for a conversation about her book\, Little Edna’s War\, as part of the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Stories Survive series — a program dedicated to works by Holocaust survivors and their descendants.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/janet-bond-brill-little-ednas-war-museum-of-jewish-heritage-stories-survive-series/
LOCATION:Museum of Jewish Heritage\, 36 Battery Pl\, New York\, NY 10280
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DTSTAMP:20261027T174715Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T174715Z
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SUMMARY:Melville Jewish Center and Friends Arts & Culture Group (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:One child against the third Reich\, multimedia presentation\, Little Edna’s War.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/melville-jewish-center-and-friends-arts-culture-group-zoom/
LOCATION:Melville\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260925T172108Z
CREATED:20260925T171607Z
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SUMMARY:Little Edna’s War comes to Florida Atlantic University (Free multimedia presentation)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP required for entry: LittleEdnasWar.com/florida \n 
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/little-ednas-war-comes-to-florida-atlantic-university-free-multimedia-presentation/
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CREATED:20260724T220643Z
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SUMMARY:Little Edna's War: The Astonishing True Story of a Jewish Child Who Defied the Third Reich (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, for the extraordinary true story of Edna Szurek—a Jewish child born in Warsaw who survived the Holocaust against unimaginable odds. \nAfter escaping the Warsaw Ghetto under a false Catholic identity\, Edna joined the Polish Home Army during the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, served as a courier under enemy fire\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and was later honored by Pope Pius XII—who never knew she had been born Jewish. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill brings Edna’s remarkable journey to life through rare photographs\, wartime records\, and firsthand testimony. More than a story of survival\, Little Edna’s War is a testament to courage\, resistance\, identity\, and the enduring responsibility to remember. \nThe presentation will be followed by a live virtual Q&A.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/little-ednas-war-the-astonishing-true-story-of-a-jewish-child-who-defied-the-third-reich/
LOCATION:JCC Buffalo\, Buffalo\, NY
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DTSTAMP:20261023T200943Z
CREATED:20261022T213636Z
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SUMMARY:International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Little Edna’s War at the University of Miami
DESCRIPTION:In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day\, join bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, for the remarkable true story of her mother-in-law\, Edna Szurek—a Jewish child whose courage and resilience illuminate one of history’s darkest chapters. \nBorn in Warsaw in 1934\, Edna escaped the Warsaw Ghetto under a false Catholic identity\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and later rebuilt her life while preserving the memories of those who did not survive. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill brings Edna’s journey to life through rare photographs\, wartime records\, and firsthand testimony. More than a Holocaust story\, Little Edna’s War is a tribute to Jewish courage\, resistance\, survival\, and the enduring responsibility to remember.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/little-ednas-war-at-the-university-of-miami/
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Little Edna's War at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Meet bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for a special book signing of Little Edna’s War. \nLittle Edna’s War tells the extraordinary true story of Edna Szurek\, a Jewish child born in Warsaw who escaped the Warsaw Ghetto\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and was later honored by Pope Pius XII—who never knew she had been born Jewish. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill’s acclaimed memoir brings to light one of the Holocaust’s most remarkable yet little-known stories of courage\, resistance\, and survival. \nVisitors will also have the opportunity to view a special display of rare family archival materials—including wartime documents and photographs that have never before been publicly exhibited—offering a unique glimpse into the remarkable history behind the book. \nStop by to meet the author\, have your copy personally signed\, and explore the extraordinary story behind Little Edna’s War.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/book-signing-little-ednas-war-at-the-united-states-holocaust-memorial-museum/
LOCATION:United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\, Washington\, DC
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T213144Z
CREATED:20260724T223126Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Little Edna's War at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Meet bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for a special book signing of Little Edna’s War. \nLittle Edna’s War tells the extraordinary true story of Edna Szurek\, a Jewish child born in Warsaw who escaped the Warsaw Ghetto\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and was later honored by Pope Pius XII—who never knew she had been born Jewish. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill’s acclaimed memoir brings to light one of the Holocaust’s most remarkable yet little-known stories of courage\, resistance\, and survival. \nVisitors will also have the opportunity to view a special display of rare family archival materials—including wartime documents and photographs that have never before been publicly exhibited—offering a unique glimpse into the remarkable history behind the book. \nStop by to meet the author\, have your copy personally signed\, and explore the extraordinary story behind Little Edna’s War.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/book-signing-little-ednas-war-at-the-united-states-holocaust-memorial-museum-2/
LOCATION:United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\, Washington\, DC
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Little Edna's War—The Astonishing True Story of a Jewish Child Who Defied the Third Reich (in person)
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URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/presentation-little-ednas-war-the-astonishing-true-story-of-a-jewish-child-who-defied-the-third-reich-in-person/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai\, Denver\, Denver\, Colorado
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T145419Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Little Edna's War—The Astonishing True Story of a Jewish Child Who Defied the Third Reich (in person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/presentation-little-ednas-war-the-astonishing-true-story-of-a-jewish-child-who-defied-the-third-reich-in-person-2/
LOCATION:JCC Boulder\, Boulder Colorado\, Boulder\, Colorado
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260821T170342Z
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah: Little Edna’s War—The Astonishing True Story of a Jewish Child Who Defied the Third Reich (in person)
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, join bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, for the remarkable true story of her mother-in-law\, Edna Szurek—a Jewish child whose courage and resilience illuminate one of history’s darkest chapters. \nBorn in Warsaw in 1934\, Edna escaped the Warsaw Ghetto under a false Catholic identity\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and later rebuilt her life while preserving the memories of those who did not survive. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill brings Edna’s journey to life through rare photographs\, wartime records\, and firsthand testimony. More than a Holocaust story\, Little Edna’s War is a tribute to Jewish courage\, resistance\, survival\, and the enduring responsibility to remember. \nThe presentation will be followed by a discussion and audience Q&A.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/yom-hashoah-little-ednas-war-the-astonishing-true-story-of-a-jewish-child-who-defied-the-third-reich-in-person/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim\, Cranford\,  NJ\, cranford\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T213114Z
CREATED:20260724T221059Z
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah: Little Edna's War—The Astonishing True Story of a Jewish Child Who Defied the Third Reich (in person)
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, join bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, for the remarkable true story of her mother-in-law\, Edna Szurek—a Jewish child whose courage and resilience illuminate one of history’s darkest chapters. \nBorn in Warsaw in 1934\, Edna escaped the Warsaw Ghetto under a false Catholic identity\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and later rebuilt her life while preserving the memories of those who did not survive. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill brings Edna’s journey to life through rare photographs\, wartime records\, and firsthand testimony. More than a Holocaust story\, Little Edna’s War is a tribute to Jewish courage\, resistance\, survival\, and the enduring responsibility to remember. \nThe presentation will be followed by a discussion and audience Q&A.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/yom-hashoah-little-ednas-war-the-astonishing-true-story-of-a-jewish-child-who-defied-the-third-reich/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Sholom\, Teaneck\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T213008Z
CREATED:20260724T222026Z
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UID:493-1809372600-1809378000@janetbondbrill.com
SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah: Little Edna's War—The Astonishing True Story of a Jewish Child Who Defied the Third Reich (in person)
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, join bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, for the remarkable true story of her mother-in-law\, Edna Szurek—a Jewish child whose courage and resilience illuminate one of history’s darkest chapters. \nBorn in Warsaw in 1934\, Edna escaped the Warsaw Ghetto under a false Catholic identity\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and later rebuilt her life while preserving the memories of those who did not survive. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill brings Edna’s journey to life through rare photographs\, wartime records\, and firsthand testimony. More than a Holocaust story\, Little Edna’s War is a tribute to Jewish courage\, resistance\, survival\, and the enduring responsibility to remember. \nThe presentation will be followed by a discussion and audience Q&A.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/little-ednas-war-the-astonishing-true-story-of-a-jewish-child-who-defied-the-third-reich-3/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai\, Dresher PA\, Dresher\, Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T203000
DTSTAMP:20261023T200602Z
CREATED:20261023T183458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T200602Z
UID:803-1809716400-1809721800@janetbondbrill.com
SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah-- Little Edna’s War (in person)
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, join bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, for the remarkable true story of her mother-in-law\, Edna Szurek—a Jewish child whose courage and resilience illuminate one of history’s darkest chapters. \nBorn in Warsaw in 1934\, Edna escaped the Warsaw Ghetto under a false Catholic identity\, fought in the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and later rebuilt her life while preserving the memories of those who did not survive. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill brings Edna’s journey to life through rare photographs\, wartime records\, and firsthand testimony. More than a Holocaust story\, Little Edna’s War is a tribute to Jewish courage\, resistance\, survival\, and the enduring responsibility to remember.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/yom-hashoah-little-ednas-war/
LOCATION:Westchester Reform Temple
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T213039Z
CREATED:20260724T221502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T213039Z
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SUMMARY:Little Edna's War: The Astonishing True Story of a Jewish Child Who Defied the Third Reich (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author Janet Bond Brill\, PhD\, for the extraordinary true story of Edna Szurek—a Jewish child born in Warsaw who survived the Holocaust against unimaginable odds. \nAfter escaping the Warsaw Ghetto under a false Catholic identity\, Edna joined the Polish Home Army during the Warsaw Uprising at just nine years old\, served as a courier under enemy fire\, survived two German prisoner-of-war camps\, and was later honored by Pope Pius XII—who never knew she had been born Jewish. \nDrawing on decades of family research and extensive archival documentation\, Dr. Brill brings Edna’s remarkable journey to life through rare photographs\, wartime records\, and firsthand testimony. More than a story of survival\, Little Edna’s War is a testament to courage\, resistance\, identity\, and the enduring responsibility to remember. \nThe presentation will be followed by a live virtual Q&A.
URL:https://janetbondbrill.com/event/little-ednas-war-the-astonishing-true-story-of-a-jewish-child-who-defied-the-third-reich-2/
LOCATION:Board of Jewish Education of Atlantic & Cape May Counties\, Margate City\, NJ
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