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Resilience Rising: Amplifying Voices of Hope: Opening Reception “Für das Kind / For the Child”

Sunday, September 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Free

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Opening Event on September 22nd, 2024, and stay tuned for more details on this impactful experience.

  • Event: Resilience Rising: Amplifying Voices of Hope Opening Reception
  • Date: September 22, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Location: Rodef Shalom Congregation Freehof / Aaron Court 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Ample FREE Parking

The exhibit will be open to the public at Rodef Shalom Congregation Aaron Court from September 22 to October 1, 2024.

Event Program:

Arrival and Welcome Reception
Guests are greeted upon arrival and invited to explore the exhibit.

  • Opening Remarks
    Kate Lukazawitz and Ellen Resnek from Classrooms Without Borders.
  • Emily Loeb from The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh.
  • Hannah Lessing, General Secretary of the National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism since 1995, and has overseen the Fund for the Restoration of the Jewish Cemeteries in Austria since 2010.
  • Milli Segal: Introduction to the exhibit’s significance, offering insights into the historical context and the stories behind the photographs on display.
  • Michelle Ultman, a second-generation descendant, will share a personal account and reflections on the legacy of the Kindertransport.

Performance by Katia and Emili Stahovic
A musical performance featuring traditional and evocative pieces, including a violin performance that intertwines historical and contemporary themes.

Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments
Final thoughts will be shared by staff from Classrooms Without Borders and the Holocaust Center, with expressions of gratitude to guests and participants.

Post-Event
Guests are welcome to mingle, enjoy refreshments, discuss the program, and continue viewing the exhibit.

Details

Date:
Sunday, September 22
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Series:
Cost:
Free
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