UJA/JCC Greenwich will be hosting a community-wide observance for the 35th Annual Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration at Temple Sholom on Sunday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin with a special screening of Oscar nominated short documentary, Joe’s Violin, the true story of how a donated musical instrument forges an improbable friendship between 91-year-old Holocaust survivor Joe Feingold and 12-year-old Bronx school girl Brianna Perez, showing how the power of music can bring light in the darkest of times and how a small act can have a great impact.
Following the film at 6 p.m., the community-wide observance will begin with guest speaker and Holocaust survivor, Dr. Moshe Avital, “From the Depths of Despair to the Heights of Hope and Triumph.” Holocaust survivors are invited to participate in this year’s candle lighting ceremony. Interested parties may call 203-552-1818 or email Pam Ehrenkranz (pam@ujafedgreenwich.org).
Temple Sholom is located at 300 E Putnam Ave. RSVP requested at: jccgreenwich.org or 203-552-1818.
