Joseph Polak

Joseph Polak is an author and Holocaust survivor whose experiences during and after World War II have shaped his writings and lectures. Born in the Netherlands in 1942, he was only a baby when he was taken to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp with his mother. His father died shortly after the war ended, and his family's experiences during the Holocaust deeply impacted him.

After the war, Polak and his mother emigrated to the United States, where he pursued a career in law and later in Jewish education. He has served as a rabbi and a professor at Boston University, where he has been involved in teaching about Jewish law and the Holocaust. His academic and professional work often explores themes of memory, trauma, and morality, particularly in the context of the Holocaust.

Joseph Polak has written extensively about his experiences and the broader implications of the Holocaust. His book 'After the Holocaust the Bells Still Ring' is a memoir and a philosophical reflection on survival and memory. The book has been recognized for its poignant storytelling and insightful analysis into the effects of the Holocaust on individual lives and on Jewish identity in the post-war world.

Books

After the Holocaust the Bells Still Ring