Background

Michael Korenblit is co-author of UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, the true story of love and survival in the Holocaust. He takes his audiences on a journey through time to Hrubieszow, a town in Poland, during the late 1930’s and 1940’s. He shares the stories of two families and the impact of the war on their lives.

Michael’s two main characters are Manya and Meyer, Mike’s parents. Although only 17, Manya and Meyer’s courage, faith, and love for each other were to sustain them though the loss of parents and siblings, constant fear and harsh conditions of hiding, separation from each other for 2 years, and numerous concentration, and death camps. Their survival was one miracle; meeting again was a second. Then there was a third.

Main Focus

For those trying to comprehend the impact of the Holocaust, Mike puts a human face on the numbers by telling of brave yet very human heroes (Jews and non-Jews) with concerns and feelings with which an audience can readily empathize. He relates the events of the past with timely issues of today, such as Bosnia, Kosovo, Nigeria, school shootings and bullying.

Mike leads discussion groups with diverse groups such as fifth grade classes, auditoriums filled with high school students, and community groups.

Published Works and Creations

Mike is a former producer of an Ace Award-winning public affairs series, as well as numerous award winning documentaries. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN is required reading in a number of middle school, high school, and university classes, and was selected for the 1996 volume of READING GROUP CHOICES.

Mike is President and co-founder of the Respect Diversity Foundation. Prior to moving back to Oklahoma in 1992, Mike worked 19 years for the Close Up Foundation, an educational organization in Washington, D.C. He held a number of positions, including Program Instructor, where he taught students and teachers about the governmental process and domestic and foreign policy issues. He also directed Close Up’s Television and Video Department, where he produced television programs which aired on the Cable Satellite Public Affairs network.

Mike graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1973 with a B.S. in education and a teaching certificate in social studies.

Fee

Negotiable. All proceeds go to the Respect Diversity Foundation.