Dismantling Antisemitism

Tamara Meyer, author, therapist, and educator, is a child of German Jewish Holocaust survivors. For more than 20 years Tamara has used her legacy to facilitate dialogue and the lessons of the Holocaust as a vehicle for change and healing. As a participant in dialogue groups in Berlin that include former Nazis, Holocaust survivors, and their descendants, Tamara has experienced first-hand both the extraordinary challenge and reward of engaging with those who at another time would have been her most dangerous enemies.  As an Advisory Board member of Parents 4 Peace Tamara continues to work with former neo-Nazis to help others leave hate groups and promote conversations to help prevent radicalization.

Arno Michaelis is a speaker, filmmaker, author of My Life After Hate, and co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds. His storytelling stems from an intention to inspire people to see themselves in others, and see others in themselves. Arno draws from his lived experience as a former Neo-Nazi to work as an interventionist at Parents 4 Peace, helping to lead people away from all violent extremist ideologies, and to support their families. Refuge, his latest film project, is now available on major streaming platforms. Arno has been a professional public speaker since 2010, and has captivated audiences around the world. Uniquely positioned to facilitate healing for people who have been targets of hate, he has dedicated the past 15 years to bringing about a society where all people are valued and included.