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Events and Photos
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(Most current events at the bottom)
(Most current events at the bottom)
December 2, 2006
Lecture by Jack Brauns, M.D.: “Eye Witness Account of Holocaust 1941- 1945”
Lecture by Jack Brauns, M.D.: “Eye Witness Account of Holocaust 1941- 1945”
Orange County Bureau of Jewish Education
Holocaust Remembrance Weekend for teenagers
Brandeis Bardin, Simi Valley , California
Holocaust Remembrance Weekend for teenagers
Brandeis Bardin, Simi Valley , California
February 2007
Publication of book RECOLLECTIONS AND REFLECTIONS ...
Publication of book RECOLLECTIONS AND REFLECTIONS ...
written by Jack Brauns, M.D. and published by Vallentine Mitchell of London.
Forward by Sir Martin Gilbert.
Maps by Sir Martin Gilbert
Forward by Sir Martin Gilbert.
Maps by Sir Martin Gilbert
February 18, 2007
Presentation of book at the Vallentine Mitchell booth
Presentation of book at the Vallentine Mitchell booth
The Jerusalem International Book Fair - Jerusalem, Israel
RECOLLECTIONS AND REFLECTIONS - HOW I TURNED DESPAIR INTO AN APPRECIATION OF LIFE
RECOLLECTIONS AND REFLECTIONS - HOW I TURNED DESPAIR INTO AN APPRECIATION OF LIFE
February 20, 2007
Breakfast Kind David Hotel, Jerusalem
Left to right in the Photo:
Mr. Barry Shreiar, Lady Esther Gilbert,
Dr. Jack Brauns, Sir Martin Gilbert, Mrs. Joyce Brauns
Mr. Barry Shreiar, Lady Esther Gilbert,
Dr. Jack Brauns, Sir Martin Gilbert, Mrs. Joyce Brauns
March 21, 2007
Lecture by Jack Brauns, M.D.: Eye Witness Account of the Holocaust
Lecture by Jack Brauns, M.D.: Eye Witness Account of the Holocaust
Pepperdine University: Los Angeles, California
Graduating Class of Psychology
Graduating Class of Psychology
June 11, 2007
Television interview with Connie Martinson
Television interview with Connie Martinson
Connie Martinson "TALKS BOOKS"
Authors for LACITYView Chanel 35
Los Angeles, California
Authors for LACITYView Chanel 35
Los Angeles, California
November 5, 2007
Talk, Book Signing and Dessert Reception
Talk, Book Signing and Dessert Reception
Temple Ami Shalom
3508 E. Temple Way
West Covina
7:30 PM.
Book signing and dessert reception sponsored by the Jewish Federation in celebration of Jewish Book Month and co-hosted by Temple Ami Shalom
Event is called Discussion with Two Local Authors, Jack Brauns, M.D. and Michael Good, M.D.
3508 E. Temple Way
West Covina
7:30 PM.
Book signing and dessert reception sponsored by the Jewish Federation in celebration of Jewish Book Month and co-hosted by Temple Ami Shalom
Event is called Discussion with Two Local Authors, Jack Brauns, M.D. and Michael Good, M.D.
November 8, 2007
Anti-Defamation League -- Bearing Witness program
Anti-Defamation League -- Bearing Witness program
Dr. Brauns will be sharing his testimony.
Held on the campus of
America Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism)
15600 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles
From 4:45 to 6:30 PM
Held on the campus of
America Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism)
15600 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles
From 4:45 to 6:30 PM
January 18th - February 2nd 2008
The US premiere of Dreams of Anne Frank
The US premiere of Dreams of Anne Frank
The US premiere of "Dreams of Anne Frank", written by British playwright Bernard Kops is being produced and presented by the Main Street Theatre Company at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga California from January 18th - February 2nd 2008.
Mireya (Murry) Hepner, the Playhouse Production Coordinator invited Holocaust survivors to join the cast on stage after the matinee performances, January 19th, 26th and February 2nd when she moderates a discussion and Question and Answer exchange with the audience, the cast and the visiting Holocaust survivors about the play and the Holocaust.
Dr. Brauns is participating in this discussion on all three afternoons.
Mireya (Murry) Hepner, the Playhouse Production Coordinator invited Holocaust survivors to join the cast on stage after the matinee performances, January 19th, 26th and February 2nd when she moderates a discussion and Question and Answer exchange with the audience, the cast and the visiting Holocaust survivors about the play and the Holocaust.
Dr. Brauns is participating in this discussion on all three afternoons.
April 28, 2008
Holocaust Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento, CA
Holocaust Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento, CA
Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. , Assembly Member representing the 57th Assembly District in Covina, California. and Holocaust Survivor Dr. Jack Brauns at the Holocaust Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento seated together on the Gallery Floor.
This program honors the survivors of the Holocaust.
This program honors the survivors of the Holocaust.
April 28, 2008
California State Assembly members meet in Sacramento, CA
California State Assembly members meet in Sacramento, CA
Yolanda Chacon-Serna, Senior Field Representative for the California State Assembly member Dr. Hernandez and Dr. Jack Brauns.
Ms. Chacon-Serna arranged this meeting in Sacramento as well as all the talks in Baldwin Park, CA listed below.
Ms. Chacon-Serna arranged this meeting in Sacramento as well as all the talks in Baldwin Park, CA listed below.
May 16, 2008
Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center celebration of Older Americans Month
Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center celebration of Older Americans Month
Dr. Brauns speaking at the podium at the Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center for Adult classes at an event to honor Older Americans and their achievements during the celebration of Older Americans Month.
Dr. Brauns was honored for writing his autobiography in his senior years and was acknowledged for his account of how he overcame the hardships he endured during the holocaust stressing survival skills he utilized which saved his life.
The coordinator was Denise Tornatore.
Dr. Brauns was honored for writing his autobiography in his senior years and was acknowledged for his account of how he overcame the hardships he endured during the holocaust stressing survival skills he utilized which saved his life.
The coordinator was Denise Tornatore.
May 16, 2008
Dr. Brauns receives special award
Dr. Brauns receives special award
Dr. Brauns receives award in appreciation for serving as the special guest speaker at the 7th Annual Older Americans Recognition Ceremony.
Presented by Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education and City of Baldwin Park.
Presented by Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education and City of Baldwin Park.
May 16, 2008
Dr. Brauns receives State Senate Certificate of Recognition
Dr. Brauns receives State Senate Certificate of Recognition
Dr. Brauns is presented with the State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition for Older Americans History Month at City of Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education.
From Gloria Romero, Senate Majority Leader, 24th District.
From Gloria Romero, Senate Majority Leader, 24th District.
May 22, 2008
"Defying Despair" newspaper article
"Defying Despair" newspaper article
Article featuring Dr. Brauns on the front page of the West Covina Highlander newspaper entitled: Defying Despair: Local Doctor Recounts Surving Holocaust.
Written by Kevin Felt.
Written by Kevin Felt.
May 27 2008
Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park, CA
Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park, CA
Dr. Brauns speaking to 1000 History students at Sierra Vista High School Gymnasium in Baldwin Park, CA about his story of survival in the Holocaust arranged by History Teachers, Mrs. Araceli Castillo-Parrales and Ms. Monica Ponce.
All these students listened attentively to his lecture. The 10th grade World History class saw the documentary of "Secrets of the Kovno Ghetto" so they would be familiar with what they would be hearing.
All these students listened attentively to his lecture. The 10th grade World History class saw the documentary of "Secrets of the Kovno Ghetto" so they would be familiar with what they would be hearing.
May 27, 2008
Sierra Vista High School Students discussion group
Sierra Vista High School Students discussion group
Dr. Brauns having an intimate discussion with Sierra Vista High School Students in the library where students had the opportunity to ask Dr. Brauns questions. This followed the talk in the gymnasium.
July 5, 2008
Former Sargeant Clifford Caster meets with Dr. Jack Brauns
Former Sargeant Clifford Caster meets with Dr. Jack Brauns
Former Sargeant Clifford Caster, member of the Medical Detachment of the 2nd Battalion 222nd Infantry Regiment, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division, entered Dachau and witnessed the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp on April 29, 1945.
After reading an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune/Highland May 22, 2008 about Dr. Brauns' autobiography and his account of his interment in Dachau, Sargeant Caster was determined to meet him.
This is a picture of their meeting on July 5, 2008 in Covina, California.
After reading an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune/Highland May 22, 2008 about Dr. Brauns' autobiography and his account of his interment in Dachau, Sargeant Caster was determined to meet him.
This is a picture of their meeting on July 5, 2008 in Covina, California.
August 6, 2008
Dr. Brauns speaks at the Baldwin Park Community Center
Dr. Brauns speaks at the Baldwin Park Community Center
Mrs Elizabeth Montes and Dr. Jack Brauns at the Baldwin Park Community Center.
Dr. Brauns was invited as an inspirational speaker, arranged by coordinator Denise Tornatore to expose the group to his book, and his philosophy, of "How to Turn Despair into an Appreciation of Life".
People were very interested in reading the book and especially to exposing its positive philosophy to their children.
Dr. Brauns was invited as an inspirational speaker, arranged by coordinator Denise Tornatore to expose the group to his book, and his philosophy, of "How to Turn Despair into an Appreciation of Life".
People were very interested in reading the book and especially to exposing its positive philosophy to their children.
October 18, 2008
Assistance League of Covina Valley
Assistance League of Covina Valley
Talk with Book Club of the Assistance League of Covina Valley
Mrs. Jackie Miller, a long standing member of the Assistance League of Covina Valley gave 18 members each Dr. Brauns' book, Recollections and Reflections.
She invited Dr. Brauns to speak to the book club members after they read the book. A very good exchange of ideas between the club members and the author made the event memorable for everyone who said they were inspired by Dr. Brauns' philosophy of life, his tools of survival and his positive attitude..
Mrs. Jackie Miller, a long standing member of the Assistance League of Covina Valley gave 18 members each Dr. Brauns' book, Recollections and Reflections.
She invited Dr. Brauns to speak to the book club members after they read the book. A very good exchange of ideas between the club members and the author made the event memorable for everyone who said they were inspired by Dr. Brauns' philosophy of life, his tools of survival and his positive attitude..
October 29, 2008
Bearing Witness Program
Bearing Witness Program
Dr. Jack Brauns with Matthew Friedman, and Catholic teacher participants and a few ADL members.
American Jewish University in Los Angeles, CA sponsored by ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Associate Director Matthew Friedman of the Pacific Southwest Region ADL invited Dr. Jack Brauns, survivor, to participate and share his testimony with the participants.
Bearing Witness Program strives to reach out to teachers in the Catholic school system to teach them about historical relationship between early Christianity and Judaism, anti-Semitism and role of Church, and how to teach the Holocaust in Catholic schools.
American Jewish University in Los Angeles, CA sponsored by ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Associate Director Matthew Friedman of the Pacific Southwest Region ADL invited Dr. Jack Brauns, survivor, to participate and share his testimony with the participants.
Bearing Witness Program strives to reach out to teachers in the Catholic school system to teach them about historical relationship between early Christianity and Judaism, anti-Semitism and role of Church, and how to teach the Holocaust in Catholic schools.