2011
May 2011
Sunday 1 May 2011
Sun 1 May, 12-4 pm. Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm Join us as we commemorate the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and honor the legacy of those who suffered, those who fought and those who died. Holocaust Survivor Testimonies Hear Holocaust survivors share their stories of perseverance and survival during the Holocaust. These survivors are the Museum’s ambassadors of memory, hope and tolerance. Their dedication and courage are an inspiration to all and a testament to the vibrancy and tenacity of Jewish Life. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [more][events]
Sun 1 May, 2:30 pm. The Heavens Are Empty: Discovering the Lost Town of Trochenbrod an afternoon with author Avrom Bendavid-Val Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 2:30pm In the 19th century most of Europe’s five Million Jews lived in Shtetls in the shadow of town’s with oppressive anti-Jewish laws, but not Trochenbrod. Trochenbrod was the only fully realized Jewish town in history. In 130 years it would grow from a row of houses to a bustling marketplace. But in 1943, Trochenbrod vanished. Her residents slaughtered, the town razed to the ground. The Nazis, however, could not destroy its spirit. Trochenbrod lives on in stories and legends and this little bit of heaven deep in the forest comes alive in The Heavens Are Empty. A book signing will follow the program. MOT and JGSLA Members fr. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [events]
Sun 1 May, 3 pm. From Hate to Hope is a remarkable true story of the reconciliation of a perpetrator and victim of a hate crime. Featuring Matthew Boger and Tim Zaal, this presentation examines the roots of prejudice and discrimination and the ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Using a Question and Answer session, Matthew and Tim engage the audience in a discussion of redemption and the power of forgiveness. Admission to presentation is included with your paid Museum admission. Advance ticket purchase recommended: (310) 772-2505 (310) 772-2505 . 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [events]
Monday 2 May 2011
Mon 2 May, 10 am. Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10:00am Hakarat Hatov - Recogizing the GoodThe Simon Wiesenthal Center Yom Hashoah program at the Museum of Tolerance recognizes the honor and courage of people from three monotheistic religions whose righteous deeds during and after the Holocaust reflect their faith in humanity. •Jewish Holocaust survivors •Albanian Muslims who saved Jews •Pope John Paul II Commemorative Address by Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center The Museum of Tolerance features the photographic exhibits, Witness to Truth - Portraits of Holocaust Survivors, By Marissa Roth, and BESA - Albanian Muslims Who Saved Jews During WWII, By Norman Gershman, and a new permanent exhibit and lobby exhibition in tribute to Pope John Paul II. N. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [events]
Mon 2 May, 7 pm. Photographs by Norman Gershman In Association with the Albanian community of Southern California and the Muslim Youth Symposium of America Monday, May 2, 2011 at 7:00pm Through subtle portraiture and personal stories by rescuers renowned photographer Norman Gershman communicates the honor, faith and altruism of Albanian Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust. An exhibition of Righteous Albanian Muslims who saved Jews in WWII was first honored at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and then the United Nations. This expanded exhibition was produced by Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion Museum, New York. The exhibition runs through August 19, 2011 No charge. RSVP required. Call 310.772.2498 310.772.2498 . 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [events]
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Tue 3 May, 7:30 pm. Film Screening Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:30pm. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [events]
Wednesday 4 May 2011
Wed 4 May, 7 pm. Iron Cross was honored with two awards from the Boston Film Festival – the visionary filmmaker award for director Joshua Newton and the “Best Young Actor” award for Alexander Newton. The movie thriller stars the late Roy Scheider as Joseph, a retired New York Police office and Holocaust survivor, who travels to Nuremberg following the death of his wife to reconcile with his son Ronnie (Scott Cohen). The reunion is quickly overshadowed by Joseph’s insistence that living in the apartment above, under a false name, is the now aging SS commander (Helmut Berger) who murdered Joseph’s entire family during WWII. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [more][events]