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Description
Beyond Block 66: A unique lecture by Limor Regev, author of The Boy from Block 66
Join us for a powerful and deeply moving lecture by acclaimed author Limor Regev, based on her international bestseller The Boy from Block 66.
With over 100,000 copies sold, a 4.6-star rating from 5,400+ Amazon readers, and publication in 10 languages(including English, Hebrew, German, Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Russian, and Albanian, with Spanish, Romanian, and Korean forthcoming), this story has touched readers around the world.
What Makes This Presentation Special?
- Uncover the little-known story of Block 66 at Buchenwald, where a Czech political prisoner and the underground resistance helped save the lives of 1,000 Jewish boys—a story of unimaginable cruelty alongside extraordinary humanity, revealing the enduring consequences of racism and the power of individual action.
- Learn how a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor’s life story, originally written as a personal gift, became an international bestseller read across generations and continents.
- Features rare, authentic photographs that bring history vividly to life.
- Accessible and impactful for young teens and adults alike.
- Presented by an experienced academic lecturer, grounded in deep historical research, and enriched with carefully verified details.
This unforgettable lecture honors memory, resilience, and responsibility—inviting audiences to reflect on history and its relevance today.
About the Author / Lecturer:
Dr. Limor Regev is a research fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with four academic degrees, including a PhD in International Affairs.
The Boy from Block 66 is her debut book. She is currently writing the story of Antonin Kalina, the Czech hero who saved the boys, set to be published in late 2025.
This lecture will take place in the Holzer Lounge.
Sunday, February 1 - 6:30 PM
$20/Member, $25/Guest
All tickets are final sale. Refunds will not be issued.
Date & Time
Sun, Feb 1, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Tenafly, New Jersey 07675