Eva Schloss the stepsister of Holocaust victim and diarist, Anne Frank, will share her story, including her account of the publishing of Anne’s famed diary.on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the  Ramapo High School Auditorium (331 George St., Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417.  The program is being held jointly by the Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Chabad of NW Bergen County and the Ramapo-Indian Hills School District. It is suitable for adults, teenagers and mature children of all faiths and isa unique opportunity to hear a first-hand account from someone whose life intersected with one of the most compelling figures in modern history.

Ticket prices are available at www.annefranknj.org  Preferred Seating $45; General Admission $25. A Sponsor VIP package, featuring a private pre-lecture reception with Mrs. Eva Schloss and 2 preferred seats is available for $180. Upon presentation of their college ID and the Discount code RCNJ18, students of Ramapo College may purchase tickets for $10 .

In 1938, Germany annexed Austria, forcing many Jewish families to flee for their lives in the face of Nazi persecution. Among the refugees was eight-year old Eva Geiringer, whose family fled first to Belgium and then Holland, where she met German-Jewish refugee, nine-year old Anne Frank (later to become famous for her diary which has gone on to sell over 30 million copies in 70 languages.)

The two girls became fast friends, playing and conversing together. Soon the Germans invaded the Netherlands and as the situation worsened, both Eva and Anne’s families went into hiding. Ultimately, both girls and their families were betrayed and deported to the Auschwitz concentration camp.