Sunday 26th February 2023

We are delighted to be able to advise that we will be holding our next Open Day  on Sunday 26th February 2023 at Garnethill Synagogue from 2pm – 4pm. 

Maria Chamberlain is the daughter of two Holocaust survivors. She was born after the war in Kraków, Poland, and emigrated with her parents to Scotland in  1958 when she was 11 years old. They settled in Edinburgh, where she still lives. Her parents initially bid her to ‘Never Tell Anyone You’re Jewish’, but eventually they relented, recognising that intimate stories collectively make history. Her book tells their stories and those of the family members who perished. Maria worked at Edinburgh University teaching and researching plant and fungal biology. Now in her retirement she still maintains contact with students as an Honorary Lecturer and Programme Secretary of the Botanical Society of Scotland.

Maria will be promoting her book.

Booking is free but essential – please click on this link to book. 

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CEBX

The Archives Centre will be open between 2pm and 4pm. Entry will be via 29 Garnet Street.

Please see our Parking page for details of parking meters and car parks close by.

If you would like further information please email: info@sjac.org.uk