The Jewish Community Council of Marine Park, in conjunction with Nachas Healthnet, commemorated the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City.
200 Holocaust survivors were in attendance at the moving event. David Greenfield, CEO of Met Council, emceed the event while Director of JewishGen Rabbi Avraham Groll delivered the keynote address. Consul General of Sweden Annika Rembe was given an award on behalf of the Wallenberg family.
The crowd feasted on a gourmet lunch and was treated to a musical concert by Shea Rubenstein and the Lev Voices Choir, a Hillel Kapnick production.
A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the album “Shirei Hapleita,” a compilation of Yiddish songs that were given to the Holocaust survivors as a gift.
The CD contains authentic Yiddish songs that many survivors haven’t heard since their childhood back in Europe. There was also a special presentation of a Sefer Torah that was saved during Kristallnacht.
A special award was given to Councilman Rafael Espinal who has been very instrumental in creating and expanding the city council’s Holocaust survivors initiative by giving $3.5 million a year towards helping Holocaust survivors through various organizations.
What a beautiful event. Long time in coming. Thank you to the organizers and to Shea Rubenstien for the beautiful dvd to take home as a momento
I see the JLI Holocaust Torah!
Amazing work!
Moshiach now !