NATIONAL TISHA B’AV COMMEMORATION - DAY LONG

DOCUMENTARY: THE CONSCIENCE OF A CITY (YOUTUBE)

Available from Through Aug 14
This is the English translation of a Dutch short film that surfaces the story of a small town (Enschede) where a minister took it upon himself and the members of his church to save as many local Jews as they could during the Holocaust. The film is slated to be part of a collection at Yad Vashem in the coming years, but it has not been released anywhere as of yet. With our congregant’s help and the permission of the filmmaker, we are able to offer it to your communities. The film will be available to any community who wishes to participate via a YouTube link for those 2 weeks. You must register to view the film. Once registered you will receive a link to the film: Register Here

CONVERSATIONS WITH SURVIVORS, RIGHTEOUS GENTILES, AND THE FILM’S WRITER/DIRECTOR (ZOOM)

Sunday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
In addition to the documentary, we have connected with three survivors who were hidden, as well as the niece of the minister, and the granddaughter of a non-Jewish family who hid Jews – all from Enschede. The film director and writer are also part of this amazing group, who will be part of these two Zoom sessions. Everyone and anyone is welcome to join these. Zoom login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84745865322?pwd=PM9FSuX_Rrs4KWfgwxwWvZPnLzpl1o.1 Meeting ID: 847 4586 5322, Passcode: 41752020.

NATIONAL COMMEMORATION CEREMONY (ZOOM/YOUTUBE)

Sunday, August 7, 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 pm PST. A national gathering against antisemiitism.
Special national zoom service to combat anti-Semitism featuring Pastor Kaloma Smith of University AME Zion Church. As Tisha B'av draws to its close, we need one another and to remind ourselves that as a community that goes beyond any one Synagogue, race, or religion, we can and will overcome hate in all its terrible forms.

Zoom login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85807252547?pwd=qfcooppB_rqvO7UnsYLuddsfF51A8P.1 Meeting ID: 858 0725 2547 Passcode: 41752020. View on YouTube https://youtu.be/P2nSdj1pcEs