Reception: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT | Event: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CT

This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online.

Join us in conversation with Dr. Alex Kor, whose book A Blessing, Not a Burden traces his extraordinary journey as the son of Holocaust survivors, exploring resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of hatred and adversity.

A reception from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. will precede the event, and Kor will sign copies of his book following the presentation. 

For additional information, please email Connie Gentry, Conference and Programs Manager, at connie.gentry@nationalww2museum.org.

About A Blessing, Not a Burden
By all accounts, Dr. Alex Kor’s life has been a miracle. The son of two Holocaust survivors who narrowly escaped death, Kor grew up in Indiana—a state with Midwestern charm and an ignominious history of prejudice. In A Blessing, Not a Burden, Kor details his incredible journey, from his unique upbringing to his present-day mission of carrying on his parents’ inspiring legacy. Reflecting on his mother’s controversial stance on forgiving the Nazis and his father’s unbridled optimism, he shares the life lessons that have helped him through his own hardships and shaped his perspective on forgiveness in a world still fraught with discrimination. On the long and winding road from Terre Haute to Auschwitz and beyond, Kor has endured and overcome, just as his parents did. As antisemitism festers across the globe, A Blessing, Not a Burden takes readers back to one of history’s darkest chapters, reminding us of the devastating costs of hate while standing as a living memorial to the Kor family—and to the resilience of the human spirit. 

About the Author
Dr. Alex Kor, originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, is the son of Holocaust survivors Michael and Eva Mozes Kor. He has a BS in Chemistry from Butler University and an MS in Exercise Physiology from Purdue University. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Kor is a full-time podiatrist for Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana. He is a member of the CANDLES Holocaust Museum Board of Directors and a trustee with the Robert Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership.