Commemoration at MJCCA's Besser Holocaust Memorial, Paying Tribute to Kristallnacht, One of the Most Horrific Nights in Jewish History
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 7:00 pm
WHAT: Kristallnacht Commemoration
WHERE: The Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 678.812.4000.
WHO: The entire community is invited to join Holocaust Survivor Abe Besser and his wife Marlene Besser (Benefactors of the Besser Holocaust Memorial), along with the MJCCA’s Rabbi Brian Glusman, as they light the six torches at the Memorial. There will also be a performance by the Weber School Chorus.
WHY: The commemoration will pay tribute to one of the most horrific nights in Jewish history: Kristallnacht.
WHAT IS KRISTALLNACHT?
Kristallnacht is also known as “The Night of Broken Glass.” On this night, November 9, 1938, almost 200 synagogues were destroyed; more than 8,000 Jewish shops were sacked and looted, and tens of thousands of Jews were removed to concentration camps. This pogrom received its name because of the great value of glass that was smashed during these anti-Jewish riots throughout Germany and Austria, that night. Each year, this night is commemorated by Jewish communities around the world.
CONTACT: Lora Sommer, MJCCA PR Manager - 404.784.1705 • lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org
Photo of the Besser Memorial by Chris Savas
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