2011
July 2011
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Tue 26 Jul, 12 pm. Featuring the stories of Hiram Bingham (USA), Chiune Sugihara (Japan) and Raoul Wallenberg (Sweden) Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:00pm The perpetuation of the memories of the events and uprisings of the Holocaust would be incomplete without the inspiring chapters recorded by those individuals whose conscience did not let them stand aside and accept with indifference the fate of the Jews. Relatively few in number, the acts of these righteous individuals show that aid and rescue were possible, with effort and sacrifice. Stories of Our Treasures is a monthly program with Adaire Klein, Director of the Library & Archives. Free with Museum Admission. Advance Reservations recommended. Call 310.772.2505 . Please be considerate of our residential neighbors and make. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Museum of Tolerance - [events]
Sunday 31 July 2011
Sun 31 Jul. 4:00pm VIP Tour of Exhibition Explore BESA: Albanian Muslims Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust. 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 Nazi Holocaust. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452, lsais@wiesenthal.net. Free. Museum of Tolerance - [more][events]