Yom HaShoah Evening with The J: Acts of Care for Holocaust Survivors
April 14 at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us on Yom HaShoah for an evening dedicated to honoring Holocaust survivors and supporting both survivors in Israel and community members here in Metropolitan Detroit. We’ll share dinner, hear reflections from our speakers, and engage in a hands‑on project centered on resilience, memory, and collective care. Together, we will assemble care items for people in need locally and write letters that will be delivered to Holocaust survivors in Israel. This program offers a space to commemorate the day, reflect on its significance, and take thoughtful action in support of those who need it most.
Hear from Or, The J’s Shinshinit this school year, who has spent her service year building meaningful connections across our community and fostering cultural exchange between Detroit and Israel. Through her deep passion for Holocaust education and her commitment to supporting Holocaust survivor families, Or has helped shape the vision and purpose of this program. Her dedication to honoring memory, elevating survivor voices, and strengthening the bond between our communities is a driving force behind this event. We are proud to host this program in partnership with her leadership and care.
Hear from Lori Klisman Ellis, a Next Generation Speaker at The HC and the daughter of Holocaust survivor Sophie Klisman. Author of 4,456 Miles: A Survivor’s Search for Closure: Awakening Her Daughter’s Search for Understanding the Holocaust, Lori spent 36 years as a speech-language pathologist and brings both personal and professional insights to her work in Holocaust education.
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