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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Dr Simonas Strelcovas: Echoes of the Past - Looking towards the Future: Jewish History and its Presence today at the Vilna Gaon Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join the JHGC and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to South Africa for\nIn Conversation with Dr Simonas Strelcovas: Echoes of the Past – Looking towards the Future: Jewish History and its Presence today at the Vilna Gaon Museum\n  \nStep into the story of Lithuania’s Jewish heritage—a tale of resilience\, culture\, and memory. From Vilnius\, once the “Jerusalem of the North\,” to the Holocaust’s tragic scars and today’s preservation efforts\, this presentation delves into the rich Jewish legacy and the future of its remembrance. Explore how the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History safeguards this past through artifacts\, personal narratives\, and groundbreaking research. Join us on a journey through time as the Museum honours history and shapes the future of Jewish heritage in Lithuania. \nIn 2007\, Simonas Strelcovas defended his doctoral dissertation at Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania. From 2008 to 2018\, he worked at Šiauliai University Lithuania\, holding positions as an associate professor in the Department of History\, chairman of the Scientific Institute Council\, and head of the Humanities Research Center. In 2016\, he completed a research internship at Waseda University in Tokyo\, and in 2018\, he interned at Meiji University in Nagoya. Since 2016\, he has been an expert for the Research Council of Lithuania. Since 2022\, he has been teaching at Vilnius University. In 2023\, he was awarded the title of Honorary Associate Professor at the Faculty of History of Vilnius University. Since 2023\, he has been the director of the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History. \nHis main research interests include the history of World War II refugees in Lithuania\, military history\, and the history of everyday life. He is the author of three monographs and several dozen scholarly articles. \nRSVP is essential here
URL:https://jhbholocaust.co.za/event/in-conversation-with-dr-simonas-strelcovas-echoes-of-the-past-looking-towards-the-future-jewish-history-and-its-presence-today-at-the-vilna-gaon-museum/
LOCATION:Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 1 Duncombe Rd\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2193\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:ZAPP Fest Performance Showcase
DESCRIPTION:15 March 4pm SAST \nJoin the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre\, in collaboration with the Inside Out Centre for the Arts and the South African Poetry Project (ZAPP) for the \nZAPP Fest Performance Showcase\n  \nJoin us to enjoy the performances of an exciting group of young South African poets as they explore the themes of the permanent exhibitions of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre and the Inside Out Centre for the Arts. \nThe poems which will be performed are the product of a one-day poetry workshop facilitated by The South African Poetry Project (ZAPP). Learn more about ZAPP here. \nRSVP is essential here
URL:https://jhbholocaust.co.za/event/zapp-fest-performance-showcase/
LOCATION:Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 1 Duncombe Rd\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2193\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:“Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future” Session 2
DESCRIPTION:“Echoes Across Time: Voices of Survival and Lessons for Our Future”\nAs we stand on the cusp of history\, the voices of Holocaust and genocide survivors grow more urgent\, reminding us of the cost of silence\, the value of empathy\, and the power of resilience. “Echoes Across Time” invites audiences to explore the critical lessons these testimonies offer—on values\, democracy\, and the warning signs of oppression. Through monthly episodes\, each centered around a survivor’s testimony about their life experiences\, this series probes the question: Are we truly listening? Join us as we amplify stories from the Holocaust to Rwanda\, Cambodia\, and beyond\, engaging with survivors\, scholars\, and advocates who work tirelessly to preserve these legacies and inspire a more compassionate future. \n“Memory as a Democratic Tool: Michael Berenbaum on Survivor Testimonies and the Future”\nFeaturing: Renowned Holocaust scholar Michael Berenbaum\, who will delve into how survivor testimony serves as a vital instrument in preserving and promoting democratic values\, especially within the U.S. Michael will discuss the power of these testimonies in exposing the dangers of authoritarianism\, encouraging critical thinking\, and reinforcing the importance of active citizenship. He will also explore how survivor stories help prevent future atrocities by fostering empathy\, understanding\, and a deep respect for human rights. \nMichael Berenbaum will be in conversation with Tali Nates\, the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC) and Chair of the South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF). She is a historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust and genocide education\, memory\, reconciliation\, and human rights. Born to a family of Holocaust survivors\, her father and uncle were saved by Oskar Schindler. Tali has been involved in the creation and production of dozens of documentary films\, published many articles and contributed chapters to different books among them God\, Faith & Identity from the Ashes: Reflections of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors (2015)\, Remembering The Holocaust in Educational Settings (2018)\, Conceptualising Mass Violence\, Representations\, Recollections\, and Reinterpretations (2021) and The Routledge Handbook of Memory Activism (2023). South Africa by the Mail & Guardian newspaper and won many awards including the Kia Community Service Award (South Africa\, 2015)\, the Gratias Agit Award (2020\, Czech Republic)\, the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award (2021)\, the Goethe Medal (2022\, Germany)\, the US Secretary of State’s International Religious Freedom Award (2023)\, and the International Network of Genocide Scholar’s Impact Award (2024). \nJoin here
URL:https://jhbholocaust.co.za/event/echoes-across-time-voices-of-survival-and-lessons-for-our-future-session-2/
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SUMMARY:Opening Event: Żegota – the Council for Aid to Jews
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URL:https://jhbholocaust.co.za/event/opening-event-zegota-the-council-for-aid-to-jews/
LOCATION:Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 1 Duncombe Rd\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2193\, South Africa
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