Congregation Beth Elohim
274 Garfield Place
6-6:30 | Happy Hour | Lobby
6:30-8 | Kabbalat Shabbat | Chapel
8-9:30 | Dinner & Program | Social Hall
Hana Berger-Moran, a retired biochemist, polyglot, mother of one, and grandmother of two, was born in a Nazi labor camp in 1945. Her son, Tommy Berger, and his family are members of Congregation Beth Elohim and have been for nearly 20 years. Her daughter-in-law, Julie Z. Rosenberg began asking questions of Hana early on in their relationship, which resulted in a 16-year journey to document her incredible life story, which resulted in the book, The Woven Ones: A baby born in the ashes of atrocity untangles a web of secrets to find the soldier who saved her life.
Come join us on Friday, March 27, 2026 in conversation with Hana and Julie to learn more about the extraordinary twists of fate that led Hana to live the full life she has had, as well as to get the inside scoop about how Julie came to tell the tale. They will speak briefly during Friday night services, and in more depth at a catered dinner afterwards.