Congregation Beth Shalom, Mizzou Hillel and the Missouri School of Journalism recently welcomed Emmy-winning filmmaker, author and journalist Howard Reich for two days of events on and off campus.

Mr. Reich has written six books and produced three documentaries on issues related to the Holocaust, as well as arts and music. He was also a jazz critic at the Chicago Tribune for more than 40 years. Mr. Reich met with Mizzou journalism students and was the main speaker at several gatherings held in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Month.

On Wednesday, I attended his talk at Congregation Beth Shalom. The conversation was moderated by MU Professor of Journalism Amy Simons. Mr. Reich discussed his books investigating the Holocaust’s impact on his family and the life of his friend, Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel. On Thursday, Mr. Reich participated in a screening of his documentary “Prisoner of Her Past,” based on his mother’s experience surviving the Holocaust.

I am grateful to Professor Simons for helping organize these events and to Mr. Reich for sharing his important work with our community.

— Mun