Holocaust survivor Helen Wertheimer and Rwandan genocide survivor Claude Kaitare present at Temple Ner Tamid, Peabody, Mass. introduction by Rabbi David Klatzker. Introductory and closing remarks by Harriet Tarnor Wacks,

Max Levi, born 1921 in Wuppertal, Germany, and raised Jewish, provides Holocaust survivor testimony at Lynnfield Middle School, Lynnfield, Mass., presentation. Mr. Levi describes the escalation of anti-Semitic persecution in the school system, his family's systematic exclusion from public life under the Nuremberg Laws, and their eventual successful immigration to the United States.

The Holocaust Center, Boston North, presents its annual educational conference for high school students (grades 9-12) at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Mass, to increase awareness of past and present violations of human rights. As shown by this video, the conference featured the testimony of Cambodian genocide survivor Sayon Souen, Rwandan genocide survivor Claude Kaitare, and Holocaust survivor Sonia Weitz. It also included an introduction by Michael Bonfanti (Mayor, City of Peabody) and Harriet Tarnor Wacks (Education Director, Holocaust Center).

Eric 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.

Edgar Krasa, born 1924 in Karlsbard, Czechoslovakia, to a Jewish family, provides a presentation at Reading Memorial High School, Reading, Mass., on his experience as a Holocaust survivor. Mr. Krasa details his experiences from the German occupation of Czechoslovakia through his time in concentration camps,

William "Wily" Schick, born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, in 1920 and raised in Prague by a Jewish family, provides Holocaust survivor testimony. Interviewers: Ann Walker and Zelda Kaplan. Notetaker: Betty Ann Fishman. Peabody Access COmmunications, Inc.

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.

Holocaust survivor Joseph Matzner and Rwandan genocide survivor Ernest Rugwizangonga present at Temple Ner Tamid, Peabody, Mass. Matzner recounts his experiences of being born into a religious Jewish family in Poland and surviving the Nazi invasion, detailing the escalation of persecution from anti-Jewish laws to the mass killings carried out by special forces after the 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. Rugwizangonga subsequently details the transition in 1994 Rwanda from peaceful coexistence to the brutal, systematic violence that took the lives of his family members and countless others. 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.

Brigadier 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.

Video 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.