A book launch, an award and a call for chairs

Almost 300 people attended Central Synagogue in Bondi on August 20 for the launch of psychologist and author Erica Frydenberg’s most personal book, at an event presented by the Sydney Jewish Museum.

Do Not Forget Me Street: Remembering the Budapesti Schindlers is the 20th book Frydenberg has published, and honours those – including her own uncle – who risked their lives in Hungary during the Second World War to save Jews.

Introduced by her son, former treasurer Josh Frydenberg, she was interviewed by journalist and author Michael Visontay before taking questions from the audience.

Erica Frydenberg spoke about her family history, the combination of courage and luck that ensured her survival, her life as a young immigrant to Australia, and the psychology of the bystander, the upstander and the survivor.

The welcome was given by the museum’s new director of engagement Ariella Green, and the vote of thanks by board member Steven Milch.