Searching for Identity

07/15/2026

Stories endure when they can be heard and understood.

We are pleased to announce that Traces: Voices of the Second Generation is now available with French and Hungarian subtitles, bringing the total number of subtitle translations to nine languages.

Through personal testimony, Traces explores how the experiences of Holocaust survivors shaped the lives of their children and continue to resonate across generations. These stories are deeply personal, yet universally relevant, reminding us of the consequences of hatred, the strength of the human spirit, and the importance of memory.

With subtitle translations now available in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, German, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, and French, the film continues to reach audiences across cultures, countries, and generations.

As the number of living Holocaust survivors declines, preserving and sharing these voices grows critically more important every day. Every new language helps ensure that these stories will be accessible–now and in for future generations–around the world.

05/28/2026

Thank you, Wojciech Stuchlik, for this thoughtful interview.

As a producer working to build creative bridges between the US and European film industries, I am always inspired by creators who tackle profound global histories. I recently sat down with Stacey Goldring, a Jacksonville-based journalist, filmmaker, and the creator of the documentary Traces: Voices

05/01/2026

📣Last Art & Literature Event of the Season
Join us for American Stars!

The stars are shining brightly in the American artistic firmament, led by 19th-century master Winslow Homer—painter and watercolorist extraordinaire.

In his orbit: Robert Henri, Frederick Re*****on, N. C. Wyeth, and Bo Bartlett.

Together, we’ll explore how Homer’s work helped shape new paths in visual storytelling—opening doors for generations of American artists.

On the literary side, we journey with Mark Twain through The Innocents Abroad—a witty, sharp, and still-relevant take on world travel that feels like the perfect prelude to summer adventure.

Why You’ll Love This One

Art. Literature. Travel. Humor. Legacy.
This is LitART at its best!

Pack your bags, bring a friend, and join us as we celebrate the voices that helped shape American culture—just in time as we look ahead to the 250th birthday of the United States.

American Stars. What a way to close the season. 🇺🇸✨

⭐️Space is limited so register today!⭐️
https://www.searchingforidentity.org/literarture

May 13th, 2026
Doors open at 9:15 for coffee with friends.
10:00 am we shall dive into LiterARTure.

04/11/2026

📣Missed April's LiterARTure event? Watch the replay now!

Anne, Remembered
Gerhard Richter and Ruth Franklin

Why pair contemporary artists Gerhard Richter and Ruth Franklin’s book, The Many Lives of Anne Frank, we take a new look at the young Jewish girl whose diary has captivated millions, and the different ways that artists have been inspired by her story. Its themes of memory, resilience and hope continue to elevate her special legacy.

Join us to learn all the juicy secrets!

👇Learn more about us:
https://www.searchingforidentity.org/literarture

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04/07/2026

⭐️Art & Literature Event is tomorrow!⭐️

Did your English or History teacher assign The Diary of a Young Girl as required reading? Do you remember the 1959 film, attend an Anne Frank play or visit her home in Amsterdam? Everyone has a personal connection to this forever young Anne.

On April 8, Cindy and I will trace the Arts' universal and diverse interpretations of Anne Frank in the decades since her death in Bergen-Belsen in Spring 1945.

With focus on Gerhard Richter's art and Ruth Franklin’s book The Many Lives of Anne Frank, we will take a new look at the young writer whose diary has captivated millions.

You'll gain new understanding of her work, its evolution and impact through LiterARTure's multifaceted exploration. Anne Remembered sheds new light on her special legacy.

Doors open at 9:15 for coffee with friends.
10:00 am we shall dive into LiterARTure.
April 8, 2026
Anne Remembered - Felix Droese, Gerhard Richter and Ruth Franklin

⭐️Space is limited so register today!⭐️
https://www.searchingforidentity.org/literarture

⭐️Art & Literature Event Coming Up!⭐️
📕🎨Join us for LiterARTure at Jacksonville University with Cindy Edelman and Stacey Goldring!

Anne Remembered:
Why pair contemporary artists Felix Droese, Jack Lahav, Keith Mayersohn, Gerhard Richter, Rebecca Horn and Maya Lin? Each have been inspired by the profound writing of Anne Frank’s diary. With the latest book, Ruth Franklin’s The Many Lives of Anne Frank, we take a new look at the young Jewish girl whose diary has captivated millions, and the different ways that artists have been inspired by her story. Its themes of memory, resilience and hope continue to elevate her special legacy.

Doors open at 9:15 for coffee with friends.
10:00 am we shall dive into LiterARTure.

April 8, 2026
Anne Remembered - Felix Droese, Gerhard Richter and Ruth Franklin

⭐️Space is limited so register today!⭐️
https://www.searchingforidentity.org/literarture

04/05/2026

💛 You're invited 💛
The Ghetto Fighters' House invites you to a special talking memory program marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.

“Holocaust Survivors and Their Legacy: Voices Across Generations” is a powerful Talking Memory program that brings together creative voices exploring how the Holocaust continues to resonate across generations. Centered on the transmission of memory, trauma, and resilience, the program invites audiences to consider not only the experiences of survivors, but also how their stories have shaped the identities, responsibilities, and creative expressions of their children and grandchildren.

April 12th at 2pm EST
👇Sign up here:
https://bit.ly/VoicesAcrossGenerations