Zaidy’s Band: From Fighting Nazis to the Birth of Israel Guest Speaker: Aron Heller

Join journalist Aron Heller as he discusses his decade-long journey to uncover his grandfather’s hidden World War II past, exposing a colourful cast of a Jewish Canadian “band of brothers” along the way. A powerful blend of memoir, history and mystery, the book reveals how even the humblest acts of World War II service shaped a generation and left a lasting impact for years to come. These men played key roles in the defining events of their time – fighting against Nazism and contributing to the establishment of Israel. Their voices, however, are not mere relics of the past. The dilemmas they faced – faith, belonging, courage and sacrifice – continue to resonate today, shaping the Jewish experience as we confront rising antisemitism and the challenges facing the Jewish state.

Aron Heller is an Israel-based writer and broadcaster, and the author of the book Zaidy’s Band, The Untold Stories of a Jewish Band of Brothers in World War II. He focuses on technology storytelling and podcasting and was previously a long-time Associated Press correspondent and journalism lecturer.

Learn more and order the book at https://aronheller.com/

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