2013 yom hashoah commemorative events
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Westchester County, New York events commemorating Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)TRANSCRIPT
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/5/2013 6:15 PM
Service of Responsibility with guest speaker Fred Gross
Westchester Reform Temple
Westchester Reform Temple is honored to welcome holocaust survivor Fred Gross to
our annual Service of Responsibility as he shares his story and how it has continued to shape his
life and experiences. Fred is the author of One Step Ahead of Hitler: A Jewish Child’s Journey
through France, and father of our congregant Adam Gross.
Fred did not know his story until he was an adult. The journey to discover his tale is best
told in his own words:
“I began the process of writing my story in 1988 in a way I knew best, having been a
reporter. I interviewed my mother. How could I ever tell it on my own? I was barely 3 years old
when Germany invaded my homeland, Belgium, in May 1940. How fortunate I was to question
my mother, who was 85 then and in failing health. She died a year later, leaving her youngest
son to memorialize her words…Before 1988 I never gave much thought to record my story. My
family rarely talked about it at home. Later, I asked my two older brothers, Sam and Leo, to
recall their memories. With that I began to write my memoir, the interviews becoming the
heart of the book. My story is not simply a running account of staying one step ahead of Hitler.
It is about a little boy getting to know his own story as a grown man. It is about discovery, to
know who I was as a child and who I am as a grown man - the consequences of my wartime
experiences then and now.”
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: 914-723-7727 or www.wrtemple.org
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/6/2013 7:00 PM
Yom Hashoah Service
Temple Beth Am
Guest Speaker Anita Ron Schorr, among the youngest Holocaust survivors of Teresin,
Auschwitz, Bergen Belsen. Lived in Israel 1948 - 1959.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/6/2013 8:00 p.m.
Music and Memories
JCC on the Hudson
A concert commemorating Yom HaShoah at the JCC on the Hudson launches a week-
long series of events highlighting the Jewish community’s past and celebrating its present. The
Jewish Cultural Festival will take place from April 6-14 in a variety of area locations.
The events kick off at the JCC Saturday evening, April 6, at a concert titled “Music and
Memories”, by renowned composer-violist, the Russian-born Lev Zhurbin, also known as Ljova.
In addition to Ljova’s compositions for string quartet, the concert will include the solo piano
performance of “Sirota”, which means orphan in Russian. The latter incorporates a recording
made in 1908 in Warsaw by Cantor Gershon Sirota, who was killed during the Warsaw ghetto
uprising and is often referred to as “the Jewish Caruso”. Ljova will be accompanied by faculty
members of the JCC School of Music and Performing Arts. The evening begins with a wine and
cheese reception.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? Yes
If yes, adults: 10/pp
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets: Call 914.366.7898 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org
For more information, contact: Lois Green, 914.366.7898
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/6/2013 8:00 p.m.
Music and Memories
JCC on the Hudson
A chamber music concert featuring Russian-born violist Lev Zhurbin (Ljova). In addition
to playing his compositions for string quartet there will be a solo piano performance of “Sirota”,
which incorporates a 1908 recording by Cantor Gershon Sirota (the Jewish Caruso), who was
killed during the Warsaw ghetto uprising. Faculty members of the JCC School of Music and
Performing Arts will accompany Ljova. This concert is being given in remembrance of Yom
HaShoah. Pre-performance wine and cheese reception. Fee: $10/pp. Call 366-7898 to rsvp.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? Yes
If yes, adults: $10/pp
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets: Visit jcconthehudson.org or contact the JCC on the Hudson @
914.366.7898.
For more information, contact: Lois Green @ 914.366.7898
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 10:00 AM
WJC Yom HaShoah Commemeration
Westchester Jewish Center, Mamaroneck, NY
The event will begin with a short memorial service and some readings. The featured
speaker will be Prof. Timothy Snyder of Yale University, a world renowned Holocaust scholar.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Marc Karell, 914-584-6720
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 10:00 AM
books@ghc
Greenburgh Hebrew Center
Andrea Strongwater, author of "Where We Once Gathered: the Lost Synagogues of
Europe" will talk about her book which tells about the thousands of synagogues that were
destroyed i. World War Two and the communities they represented. She is an author and an
artist and the book contains paintings of the synagogues that served as centers of Jewish life.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 10:00 AM
Westchester Jewish Center Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Westchester Jewish Center, Mamaroneck, NY
The events will begin with a brief prayer service at the WJC Holocaust Memorial and
reading of the names of victims from local families. There will then be poetry and other
readings written by those in the camps. The featured speaker of the day is Professor Timothy
Snyder of Yale University, an internationally acclaimed Holocaust scholar. The program is
educational and appropriate for children 10 years of age and older.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Marc Karell, 914-584-6720
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 1:00 PM
Festival of Kindness
Temple Israel Center of White Plains
Festival of Kindness (Hesed) on Sunday, April 7th 2013, 1PM - 8PM at Temple Israel
Center.
Partnering with BBYO and the JCC of Mid-Westchester
The International Festival of Tolerance takes place each year at the Terezin Camp in the
Czech Republic. This year, we will host our own version of the international movement towards
acceptance, inclusion and celebration of diversity through music, film, speakers, presenters,
workshops and an afternoon of learning, exploring and living lessons from the Shoah.
The Festival will feature:
Ongoing Expo of crafts, hands-on activities for Nursery School - High School, local
organizations and ways to make a difference in your home community
Triangles for Truth ongoing art project (http://www.trianglesoftruth.org/)
Film screening of the nationally acclaimed film Bully, 1-3 PM, followed by break out
groups and discussions led by BBYO & T.I.C. Educators
Speakers and interactive "Kindness" workshops for kids of all ages, pre-teens, teens and
parents
(including:
- a tae kwon do bully-proofing workshop led by Master Edwards
- Cyber Bullying workshop for parents
Musical performances by local youth
Dinner for teens and Holocaust Survivors at 5:30pm
Community-wide ceremony at 8pm
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Director of Family Education, Erin Beser at
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 1:00 PM
Showing of movie La Rafle (The Roundup)
Congregation Kol Ami
At Kol Ami on April 7th at 1:00 pm: Watch La Rafle (The Roundup). On July 16, 1942,
French police carried out an extensive raid on Jews in greater Paris, resulting in the arrest of
more than 13,000 people — including 4,000 children. After spending several miserable days in
the Vélodrome d’Hiver stadium at the apex of summer with little food or water, families were
deported to internment camps elsewhere in France and then, finally, to Auschwitz. With its
emotionally astute and sensitive exploration of a long taboo subject in France — Jacques Chirac
issued a public apology to the citizens of France only in 1995 — the raid, its political backdrop
and the exquisite and poignant beauty of Paris during war time are brought to stirring life in
writer-director Rose Bosch’s new French cinema classic. Please note that this film is not
appropriate for children under 14.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Jane Friedberg, 949-4717 x 101
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 1:30 PM
Film The Roundup
Congregation Kol Ami
At Kol Ami on April 7th at 1:00 pm: Watch La Rafle (The Roundup). On July 16, 1942,
French police carried out an extensive raid on Jews in greater Paris, resulting in the arrest of
more than 13,000 people — including 4,000 children. After spending several miserable days in
the Vélodrome d’Hiver stadium at the apex of summer with little food or water, families were
deported to internment camps elsewhere in France and then, finally, to Auschwitz. With its
emotionally astute and sensitive exploration of a long taboo subject in France — Jacques Chirac
issued a public apology to the citizens of France only in 1995 — the raid, its political backdrop
and the exquisite and poignant beauty of Paris during war time are brought to stirring life in
writer-director Rose Bosch’s new French cinema classic. Please note that this film is not
appropriate for children under 14.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Jane Friedberg
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 2:00 PM
Concert of Life & Remembrance
Mahopac Public Library 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541
This concert features performances by Reenat Pinchas (cello), Chihiro Shibayama
(percussion), and the Westchester/Putnam Youth String Octet. Musical selections will include
the theme from Schindler's List, and "There's A Place for Us" written by Leonard Bernstein.
Additional readings will accompany the performance.
Reservations are required; visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: 845-628-2009, ext 100
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 7:00 PM
CSI's Annual Holocaust Commemoration
1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
CSI welcomes Hy Mendelowitz, Holocaust Survivor. Hy was born in Huedin, Romania in
1927. In 1944 he was deported by the Germans to Cluj, Romania, and then from there was
moved in a box car to Auschwitz. After spending only a few days in Auschwitz, he was
tranported to Germany. Hy was liberated at the end of the war, April 29, 1945, when he
arrived at Dachau. He came to the U.S. in 1947 and went on to marry his wife, Miriam. They
live in Peekskill, NY and have two children, 4 grandchidlren and 2 great grandchildren. One of
their grandsons graduated from West Point. Please join us as Mr. Mendelowitz shares his
experiences with us.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 7:00 PM
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Beth El Synagogue Center
A brief service commemorating Yom HaShoah, immediately following evening services.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Hazzan Jamie Gloth, [email protected], 914-235-2700, x252
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 10:00 a.m.-noon
Finding Lost Synagogues and Klezmer Concert
Greenburgh Hebrew Center, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Andrea Strongwater offers a visual history of the European synagogues that didn’t
survive the Holocaust. She covers the topic in an exquisite assemblage of paintings and words in
her book, Where We Once Gathered, Lost Synagogues of Europe. The last half of the event will
feature a performance by internationally known klezmer violinist Jake Shulman-Ment, who
grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson. He also will discuss his love of klezmer music, which began
when he was a teen and his work with Holocaust survivor-players from Romania. Free.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Greenburgh Hebrew Center @ 914.693.4260
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 10:30 -12:30
Garden of Hope
85 Linden St, Yonkers, NY
To commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, J-Teen Leadership and Westhab, Inc.
are partnering to bring two communities together. They have been working together all year to
plan a garden in a Yonkers community that will promote hope and peace. The day will be made
special by the planting of a chestnut tree in honor of Anne Frank. Come help participate in this
meaningful event!
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? Yes
If yes, adults: $18
If yes, children (if appropriate): $18
To purchase tickets: http://jteenleadership.org/events
For more information, contact: Josh Sarkozi - [email protected] or 914-557-8638
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 10:30AM-noon
CSI Religious/High School Yom Hashoan Remembrance Day with Alan Moskin, Speaker
Congregation Sons of Israel, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
It was May 1945 when soldier Alan Moskin, only 18 years old, along with the members
of the 66th Infantry, 71st Division, of General George Patton's Third Army saw the camp of
Mauthehausen. You are invited to hear the story of this brave American Jew who served his
country and bears witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust. *Note appropriate for 4th graders
through HS and adults.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 10a.m.
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
WJC Holocaust Memorial and Temple
The Yom HaShoah ceremony will begin with a short service at the WJC Holocaust
Memorial, where we will honor the memory of all who perished in the Shoah.
Our featured speaker will be Timothy David Snyder, whose presentation will address the
question, “How Could the Holocaust Have Happened?” Professor Snyder is Housum Professor
of History, Yale University, an internationally known Holocaust scholar, and author of five
critically acclaimed books, including Sketches from a Secret War and The Red Prince. His most
recent book, Bloodlands: Europe between Hitler and Stalin, is the winner of ten major awards.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Daniel Berkowitz
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 3:00pm
31st Annual Yom Hashoah Commemoration
Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
Temple Sholom and UJA Greenwich invite you to join us for the 31st Annual Yom
Hashoah Commemoration with Guest Speaker Judith Kallman. Judith was just 5 years old when
she watched her parents and older siblings be deported to Auschwitz. Rescued and hidden by
both Jews and Christians, Judith survived and ultimately came to America in 1956. Join us as
Judith shares her moving story.
Appropriate for Adults only, Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Sheila Romanowitz, [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and
Emanu-El Shaarei Tikvah and the Westchester Jewish Council Present the Annual Westchester
County Holocaust Commemoration
Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El 2 Ogden Road,
Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center
Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El
Shaarei Tikvah and the Westchester Jewish Council
Present the Annual Westchester County
Holocaust Commemoration
Keeping the Memory Alive:Generation to Generation
Keynote Speakers Ina & Jack Polak
Sunday, April 7, 2013 ~ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
held at Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El
2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale, New York
Free and Open to the Public
For More Information Contact 914.696.0738, [email protected]
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: 914.696.0738, [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 7:15pm
Yom Hashoah Congregational Service
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester-Rye
Annual Joint Synagogue Yom Hashoah Commeration at alternating Synagogues.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: Susan Needleman [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/7/2013 7:30pm
Yom HaShoah Service
Temple Beth Abraham
Dr. Lewis Reznik, a retired dentist and Holocaust Survivor, will address the congregation.
The service and speaker are appropriate for adults and children ages 8 and up. Dr. Reznik is the
author of "A Boy's Holocaust", a memoir of his war time experiences. He was inspired to write
this memoir by one of his daughters. As the survivors of the Holocaust age, they especially want
to reach the children who will be their only link to the future.
Appropriate for Adults only, Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: The Temple Office at 914-631-1770
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/8/2013 7:30
Film Screening: Suskind
Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville
As part of the Westchester Jewish Film Festival, AJC Westchester will be sponsoring a
special screening in observance of Yom Hazikaron LaShoa Ve'legvurah. This film in Dutch and
German tells the story of Walter Süskind who worked for the Jewish Council in Amsterdam
during World War II. By playing a cat-and-mouse game with S.S. officer Aus der Fünten, Süskind
managed to save almost a thousand Jewish children from deportation. The film is based on a
true story. Q&A following the screening with Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC’s Director of
International Jewish Affairs and with Steve Apkon, Director of the Jacob Burns Film Center. A
dessert reception will follow the discussion.
Appropriate for Adults only
Fee to attend? Yes
If yes, adults: $15
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets: Visit www.ajc.org/westchester/jff2013
For more information, contact: Jill Friedman - [email protected] or 914-948-5585
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
4/8/2013 7pm
Mt Vernon JCC Holocaust Remembrance
Mount Vernon City Hall
Annual Mt Vernon Holocaust Remembrance sponsored by the Mt Vernon JCC.
Appropriate for Adults and children
Fee to attend? No
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
For more information, contact: David Reich -- [email protected]
Yom HaShoah 2013 Commemorative Events
Appropriate for
Fee to attend?
If yes, adults:
If yes, children (if appropriate):
To purchase tickets:
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