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Join us for a YOM HASHOAH PROGRAM

Join us for a YOM HASHOAH PROGRAM

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY The VCJC will hold an observance of Yom HaShoah on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at VCJC. The memorial program will begin at 10:30 AM and will be followed by a webinar at 11 AM presented through TOLI (The Olga Lengyel Institute). TOLI is a recognized leader of Holocaust and human rights professional development education for teachers throughout the US and Europe based in NY. Inspired by the legacy and work of Olga Lengyel, author of “Five Chimneys:…

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Kristallnacht Commemoration, 2023

Kristallnacht Commemoration, 2023

We will commemorate Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass, on its 85th anniversary. As part of our observance, Larry Hartstein will present a lecture on: The Nazi Eugenic Programs and Their American Origins It will be held at the VCJC on Sunday, November 12, 2023, starting at 10:30AM for refreshments and 11:00AM for the program. If you expect to attend, please let us know via email.

Kristallnacht Commemoration at VCJC

Kristallnacht Commemoration at VCJC

84th Anniversary Kristallnacht Commemoration on Sunday, November 13th, 2022 Recording of the presentation The topic of the lecture was Collaboration in France and the Benelux Countries during WWII. We were fortunate to have Steve Harris assist us by recording the presentation.  Here’s the recording.  Meeting Announcement Come to a free lecture on Kristallnacht – The night of Broken Glass – Sunday, November 13th. This commemorates a historical event that took place on November 9, 1938. It should never be forgotten. Refreshments…

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2018 Holocaust Memorial Observation

2018 Holocaust Memorial Observation

On Sunday, April 15, the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center held its annual Holocaust Memorial Observation. The program consisted of the lighting of six candles, one for each million of the six million Jewish martyrs.  The VCJC holds an annual Holocaust High School Essay Contest. The winners, all from the Bronx High School of Science, were Janet Lee (first place), William Mesnick (second place), and Julia Haberfield (third place).  William Mesnick read his second-place winning essay. The first and third place winners…

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