JSA reads novel about Holocaust groups
November 16, 2017
For the next few months, members of the Jewish Students’ Association will read “The Train,” a fiction book about the common experiences of the victims of the Holocaust.
“The Train” by Danny Cohen looks at the experiences of Jews, gays and lesbians, and Gypsies, as well as other groups during the Holocaust.
The book follows the stories of six teenagers who witness and try to escape the Nazis. Mr. Cohen eventually will join JSA to discuss his book with the club.
According to faculty sponsor Susan Shapiro, the value in Mr. Cohen’s book is that it does not pretend that Jewish people were the only group affected.
“I mean, there are countless, unfortunately, stories that have gone untold, and this is just another perspective to look at,” Jonathan Ruiz, JSA president, said.
Anyone can join JSA at anytime. Club members do not need to be Jewish.
