Corning Museum of Glass to Host Holocaust Remembrance Talk

Hidden child of the Holocaust to share experiences at annual lecture

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:52pm

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The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) will host the annual Meta and John Spiegler Holocaust Remembrance Lecture on April 14, 2026. The featured speaker is Dori Katz, a professor at Trinity College who was a hidden child during the Holocaust. Katz will share her experiences from childhood and participate in a Q&A session.

Why it matters

The Holocaust Remembrance Lecture series at CMoG aims to educate the public and ensure the horrors of the Holocaust are never forgotten. Katz's personal story as a hidden child provides a firsthand account of the devastating impact of the Holocaust on ordinary people.

The details

The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on April 14, 2026 in the CMoG Auditorium. The first 40 attendees will receive a free copy of the book "When You Listen to This Song," which is highly recommended by Katz. Additional copies will also be available for purchase. The event is a partnership between the Southeast Steuben County Library in Corning and Card Carrying Books.

  • The Holocaust Remembrance Lecture has been held annually at CMoG since 2007.
  • The upcoming lecture is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Dori Katz

A professor at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut who was a hidden child during the Holocaust. Katz has published several works, including a memoir titled "Looking for Strangers: The True Story of My Hidden Wartime Childhood."

Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG)

The venue hosting the annual Holocaust Remembrance Lecture in partnership with the Southeast Steuben County Library and Card Carrying Books.

Meta and John Spiegler Holocaust Remembrance Committee

The committee that has organized the annual Holocaust Remembrance Lecture at CMoG since 2007.

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What’s next

The first 40 attendees at the April 14 lecture will receive a free copy of the book "When You Listen to This Song," which is highly recommended by speaker Dori Katz.

The takeaway

Dori Katz's personal story as a hidden child during the Holocaust provides a powerful firsthand account of the devastating impact on ordinary people. The annual Holocaust Remembrance Lecture at CMoG continues to play an important role in educating the public and ensuring these tragic events are never forgotten.