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Eric KahnEric Kahn, born 1929 in Wiesbaden, Germany, and raised Jewish by a Jewish-born father and Christian-born mother, provides Holocaust survivor testimony. Mr. Kahn describes his early life in Wiesbaden detailing the progressive loss of rights for Jews, the destruction of synagogues during Kristallnacht, his father's imprisonment in Dachau, his family's failed attempts to flee Germany via the Kindertransport and other routes, and the eventual deportation and murder of his schoolmates at the Sobibor death camp.
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An Evening of Music with Rosalie GerutRosalie Gerut, daughter of Holocuast survivors, performs traditional Eastern European songs and shares the survival stories of her family during the Holocaust to honor her mother’s wish to "live and tell the story". Students in grades 7-12 were encouraged to attend the presentation with their parents . Sponsored by The Holocaust Center, Boston North Inc. Hosted by Temple Ner Tamid, Peabody, Mass., and The Men’s Club.
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Fourth Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring Marvin Wilson & Marcia Glassman-Jeffe and 25th Anniversary Celebration)The Holocaust Center, Boston North, presents its Fourth Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring Marvin Wilson and Marcia Glassman-Jaffe) with a tribute brunch held at the Spinelli's Restaurant, Peabody, Mass. Before brunch, the video shows opening remarks by Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Director, Holocaust Center), greetings by Dr. Robert McAndrews (President, Holocaust Center), greetings by Michael Bonfanti (Mayor, City of Peabody), blessing by Rabbi David Klatzker and Rabbi Howard Kosovsky, and closing remarks by Harriet Wacks. After brunch, the video shows an introduction by Harriet Wacks and award presentation by Sonia Weitz to Dr. Marvin Wilson, acceptance speech by Dr. Wilson, award presentation by Sonia Weitz to Marcia Glassman-Jaffe, and an acceptance speech by Ms. Glassman-Jaffe. The award ceremonies were followed by a cake ceremony, emceed by Harriet Wacks, thanking all those who supported the Holocaust Center in honor of its 25th anniversary.
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Tribute Dinner 2006 Press ConferenceBrigadier General Albert Mangone speaks during a press conference following the Holocaust Center, tribute dinner in 2006. The video continues to show the crowd of attendees in the room, presentation materials, and the scene of the national anthem ceremony.
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Third Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring U.S. Army Holocaust Liberating Divisions And Recognizing Our Veterans)The Holocaust Center, Boston North, presents its Third Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring U.S. Army Holocaust Liberating Divisions And Recognizing Our Veterans) held at the Hyatt Harborside, Boston. The video shows Greetings by Brigadier General Albert Mangone, Introduction by Dr. Robert McAndrews (President, Holocaust Center), and Keynote Presentation by Joanne Holbrook Patton, before dinner. Following dinner, it shows the award presentation to liberating divisions emceed by Mangone. Closing remarks provided by Anna Bertini.
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Video for Tribute Dinner, 2006Video advertising the Holocaust Center for the tribute dinner in 2006. It comprises video clips and photographs encompassing the history of the Center, including: presentations on Sonia Weitz by Katie Couric and Oprah Winfrey, "Who Are We?" (Harriet Wacks at the 2001 Opening of the Holocaust Center, Dr. Christopher Mauriello interview, Dr. Marvin Wilson and Congressman John Tierney at the 2001 Opening, Sonia Weitz Speaking at Auschwitz during the 1986 Pilgrimage to Poland), "Through the Years" (with Yom HaShoah, Community Event, Educational Programs, Human Rights Events, Survivors' Breakfast, etc. photos), and "The Future" (I Promised I Would Tell by Sonia Weitz coverage and interview; various personal photos of Holcoaust survivors in "Present Memories" movie by the Holocaust Center). Producer, Harriet Wacks; Technical Advisor, Anna Bertini; Original Music Score, Bill Plante.
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Tribute Dinner 2006 News SegmentWith a presentation by Casey Kaufman on Holocaust survivor Sonia Weitz and liberator Al Cacciotti, the segment features the upcoming Holocaust Center, Boston North, tribute dinner honoring survivors and liberators.
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Yom HaShoah 2006The Holocaust Center of the North Shore commemorates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Massachusetts. The video includes Introduction of veterans groups by Brigadier General Albert Mangone, Greetings by Dr. Robert McAndrews (President, Holocaust Center), Greetings by Michael Bonfanti (Mayor, City of Peabody), Greetings by Jack Fisher (President, Jewish Federation), Interfaith Service (Father Thomas Buckley, Andover; Reverend Susan Jarek-Glidden, Quincy; Rabbi Myron Geller, Beverly; and Cantor Sam Pessaroff, Peabody), Presentation of the Holocaust Center Service Award to Professor Martha Minow by Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Director, Holocaust Center), and Keynote Presentation by Prof. Minow.
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Human Rights Awareness Conference 2005, "Victims of Oppression"The Holocaust Center of the North Shore presents its seventeenth annual educational conference for high school students (grades 9-12) to increase awareness of past and present violations of human rights with Genocide Survivors: Ernest Rugwizangonga, Rwanda; Rena Finder, the Holocaust; and Seyon Soeun, Cambodia. Attendance this year was to capacity of 950 at Salem High School, with 15 other participating schools. Video produced and directed by Ron Vargas; camera work by Salem High School students Jeremiah Louf, Sea Parr, and Briana Muschiano, Spencer Swackyk, and Lauren Noguira; and special thanks to Jim Harrington, Salem High School
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Second Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring Peter Torigian and John Tierney)The video shows the Second Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring Peter Torigian, late Mayor of Peabody and longtime Holocaust Center supporter, and Congressman John Tierney) held at the Hyatt Harborside, Boston. It includes a survey of the cocktail reception preceding the dinner (showing check-in, various people in attendance, refreshments, people outside, the harbor view, etc.), a view of the dining room, and the first part of the tribute: Welcome by Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Director, Holocaust Center), Award Presentation for Congressman Tierney by John Blodgett (District Attorney) to Patrice Tierney (wife of Congressman Tierney), Acceptance Speech by Patrice Tierney, Introduction by Dr. Robert McAndrews (President, Holocaust Center), Keynote Presentation by Victoria Block, Blessing by Rabbi David Klatzker followed by mealtime. The second part of the tribute proceeds as follows: Remarks by Harriet Wacks with Short Video (Peter Torigian, John Tierney, and the Holocaust Center), Remarks by Michael Bonfanti (Mayor of Peabody), Remarks by Debbie McGregor (former secretary to Peter Torigian), Remarks by Sarah Reynolds (daughter of Peter Torigian), Remarks and Award Presentation for Peter Torigian by Sonia Schreiber Weitz (Holocaust Survivor and Education Director, Holocaust Center) to his daughters and widow, Acceptance Speech by Jackie Torigian, and Closing Remarks by Anna Bertini (Office Manager, Holocaust Center). Produced by Ron Vargas for Comcast, 2005.
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Yom HaShoah 2005The Holocaust Center of the North Shore commemorates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Massachusetts. The video includes the introduction of the Yankee Division Veterans Association and the Peabody Veterans Council, playing of the national anthem, remarks and poetry reading by Sonia Weitz, music by the Gordon College Woman's Choir conducted by Faith Lueth, greetings by Dr. Robert McAndrews (President, Holocaust Center), greetings by Michael Bonfanti (Mayor, City of Peabody), greetings by Cheryl Levy (President, Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of the North Shore), interfaith service (Father Thomas Buckley, Amesbury; Reverend Anne Deneen, Gloucester; Rabbi Lee Levin of Salem; and Cantor Sam Pessaroff, Peabody), keynote presentation by judge/justice Richard Goldstone, and presentation of the Holocaust Center Service Award to Richard Goldstone by Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Director, Holocaust Center).
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An Evening with Sonia WeitzHolocaust survivor Sonia Schreiber Weitz, co-founder and education director of the Holocaust Center, Boston North, speaks about her life before and during the Holocaust to a public audience at Temple Ner Tamid, Peabody, Massachusetts. The video includes welcome remarks by the temple's spiritual leader, Rabbi Howard Kosofsky, and an introduction by Harriet Tarnor Wacks, director of the Holocaust Center. Mrs. Wacks also closes the talk and provides a transition to the concluding remarks of a student representative of Cohel-Hillel Academy, who discusses their project based on the 2004 "Paper Clips" movie.
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First Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring Sonia Weitz)The video shows the First Annual Social Justice and Human Rights Award Dinner (Honoring Sonia Weitz: Holocaust survivor, and Co-Founder and Education Director of the Holocaust Center) held at the Hyatt Harborside, Boston. It includes a survey of the cocktail reception preceding the dinner (showing check-in, various people in attendance, refreshments, piano player, the view from the hotel, etc.), survey of the dining room (with attendees entering for dinner), and the program: Welcome by Marcia Glassman-Jaffe (Co-Chair of the Event), Greetings by Dr. Robert McAndrews (President of the Holocaust Center), Short Video on Sonia Weitz, Remarks by Elaine Hazlett (Co-Chair of the Event), Keynote Presentation by R. D. Sahl (news anchor), Interfaith Service by Rabbi David Klatzker and Dr. Padraic O'Hare, Remarks by Dr. Marvin Wilson (Board Member, Holocaust Center), Remarks by Deborah M. Ponn (President, Jewish Federation of the North Shore), Reamrks by Marcia Glassman-Jaffe in lieu of Congressman John Tierney, Remarks by Sonia Weitz's children (Don Weitz, Andi Vilnai, and Sandy Weitz), Remarks by Michael Bonfanti (Mayor of Peabody), Remarks and Award Presentation by Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Co-Founder and Director of the Holocaust Center), Remarks by Sonia Weitz, and Closing Remarks by Anna Bertini (Office Manager, Holocaust Center). Produced by R. Vargas.
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Yom HaShoah 2004The Holocaust Center of the North Shore commemorates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Massachusetts. The video includes the Survivors' Candlelighting Ceremony, Welcome by Dr. Robert McAndrews, Sounding of the Shofar, Musical Selections by Faith Leuthe and the Gordon College Women's Choir, Greetings by Mayor Michael Bonfanti, Peabody, Greetings by Merritt Mulman (Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the North Shore) in lieu of Deborah M. Ponn (President), Holocaust Center Service Award Presented to Sandy Weitz by Harriet Tarnor Wacks, Keynote Presentation by Dr. Christopher Mauriello ("From Memory to History": Myths of the Holocaust in American Public Life), Interfaith Service (Reverend Louise Mann, Swampscott; Reverend Louise Mann, Swampscott; Rabbi Ilana Rosansky, Salem; Cantor Sam Pessaroff, Peabody), Sonia Schreiber Weitz ("What Else Was Lost"), Generations' Ceremony with the Shir Shalom Childrens Choir, and Singing of Hatikvah and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Dershowitz on Israel and the HolocaustAlan Dershowitz talks on Israel and the Holocaust during a presentation at Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Chestnut Hill, Boston, sponsored by Holocaust Center, Boston North, as the keynote of a Kristallnacht anniversary ceremony. The presentation is preceded by candle lighting by Sonia Weitz, welcome by Herb Belkin (director of remembrance at the Holocaust Center), greetings by Meir Shlomo (Israeli Consul to New England), greetings by the congregation's Rabbi Michael Menitoff, greetings by Dr. Robert McAndrews (Chair, Holocaust Center), poetry reading by Sonia Weitz, and introduction by Alan Ronkin (Jewish Community Relations council); the presentation is followed by a Q&A session with Dershowitz and closing remarks by Herb Belkin. Video produced by the Swampscott High School Cable Club.
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Human Rights Awareness Conference 2002The Holocaust Center of the North Shore presents its annual educational conference for high school students at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, with keynote presentations by Eric Kahn (Holocaust survivor), Francis Bok (survivor of child slavery in Sudan), and Samkhann Khoeun (Cambodian genocide survivor).
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Yom HaShoah 2002The Holocaust Center of the North Shore commemorates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Massachusetts. The video includes coverage of the student art on display at the event, the Survivors' Candlelighting Ceremony, Yom HaShoah Poem by Andi Vilnai and Sandy Weitz (in lieu of their mother, Holocaust survivor Sonia Weitz, who authored it), Sounding of the Shofar by Herb Belkin, Welcome by Dr. Robert McAndrews (Chair, Holocaust Center), Musical Selections by the Gordon College Women's Choir, Greetings by Mayor Michael Bonfanti (Peabody), Greetings by Debra Finkel (President, Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of the North Shore), Holocaust Service Award Presented to Herb Belkin by Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Director, Holocaust Center), Interfaith Service (Father John MacInnis, St. John the Baptist Church, Peabody; Reverend Joel Anderle, Community Covenant Church, Peabody; Rabbi Robert Goldstein; Temple Emanu-El, Andover; Cantor Sam Pessaroff, Temple Ner Tamid, Peabody), Keynote Presentation by Dr. Padraic O'Hare ("The Losses are Greater than the Numbers"), Singing of Hatikvah and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Human Rights Awareness Conference 2001The Holocaust Center of the North Shore presents its annual educational conference for high school students at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, with keynote presentations by Rev. Vartan Hutunian (Survivor, Armenian Genocide), Anya Kornhauser (Holocaust Survivor), and Francis Bok (survivor of child slavery in Sudan).
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The Holocaust Center (Jewish Perspective)The Holocaust Center, Boston North, is featured in a segment of "Jewish Perspective," hosted by Rabbi Ronne Friedman (Temple Israel, Boston), showing the new headquarters of the center at the Peabody Institute Library and providing information about its services. Includes remarks by Harriet Tarnor Wacks, Sonia Weitz, and Christopher Mauriello.
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Yom HaShoah 2001The Holocaust Center of the North Shore commemorates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Massachusetts. The video includes coverage of the student art on display at the event, the Survivors' Candlelighting Ceremony and preparations, Welcome by Dr. Robert McAndrews (Chairman, Holocaust Center), Musical Selections by the Gordon College Women's Choir, Greetings by Darryl Ann McCarthy (President of the Board, Peabody Institute Library, in lieu of Michael Franceschi, Director), Greetings by Stephen Baker (President, Jewish Federation of the North Shore), Holocaust Center Service Award Presented to Dr. Christopher Mauriello (Educator) by Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Director, Holocaust Center), Interfaith Service (Father David Michael, Brandeis University; Reverend Kenneth Smith, American Baptist Church; Rabbi Steven Rubenstein, Temple B'nai Abraham, Beverly; Cantor Sam Pessaroff, Temple Ner Tamid, Peabody), Keynote Presentation by Michael P. Scharf, J.D. (The Modern Meaning of "Never to Forget"), Remarks on a recent hate grafitti incident by Andrew Tarsus (ADL), and the singing of Hatikvah and the Star Spangled Banner.
