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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251127T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20251102T093222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T101948Z
UID:19636-1764266400-1764271800@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Film screening: Bedrock
DESCRIPTION:Bedrock is a psychological journey across today’s Poland that weaves together stories of Poles living on Holocaust sites. Through a series of intimate encounters\, this poetic film looks at the unsettling contradictions people learn to live with.\nTo attend the event at the Centre\, RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za \nBedrock is presented as part of Footprints\, a curated selection of films exploring the Holocaust\, with special attention to the history and experiences of Polish Jews. This programme accompanies the exhibition Sweet Home Sweet: A Story of Survival\, Memory and Returns presented at the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, with Footprints screenings taking place on 25\, 26 and 27 November 2025. The programme will be led by our special guest Ada Kopec-Pawliowska from the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow\, Poland. \n 
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/film-screening-bedrock/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20251114T135056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T135056Z
UID:19760-1764784800-1764790200@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Exhibition opening: Vilnius YIVO Institute and the Interwar Jewish World
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre is honoured to invite you to the opening of a new international exhibition. We are delighted that Dr Lara Lempert (Lempertienė)\, one of the exhibition’s curators and the Head of the Judaica Research Centre at the National Library of Lithuania\, will join us in Cape Town for this special occasion. \nThe exhibition explores the rich and complex legacy of Jewish life in Lithuania before\, during\, and after the Holocaust. Through photographs\, personal testimonies\, and archival materials\, it invites visitors to reflect on memory\, loss\, and the enduring resilience of a culture nearly destroyed. \nRSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/exhibition-opening-vilnius-yivo-institute-and-the-interwar-jewish-world/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260113T131923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T131923Z
UID:20136-1769536800-1769542200@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:International Holocaust Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/international-holocaust-remembrance-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260113T131746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T131746Z
UID:20132-1770141600-1770147000@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:The shadow of the day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/the-shadow-of-the-day/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260127T075852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T075852Z
UID:20305-1770318000-1770323400@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Looted! The Nazi Plunder of Jewish Families in France
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 5 February at 7PM for the book launch of Looted! The Nazi Art Plunder of Jewish Families in France by author Peter Elliott. \nDiscover the gripping story of four prominent French Jewish families whose art collections were confiscated during the Nazi occupation and learn how their heritage endured through persecution and resilience. \nDon’t miss this powerful blend of history\, art and personal stories that shine light on the dark years of French Jewish life.\nRegister using this link. \n 
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/looted-the-nazi-plunder-of-jewish-families-in-france/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260127T080227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T080534Z
UID:20308-1771524000-1771529400@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Film screening: Rescuing Memory
DESCRIPTION:  \nRescuing Memory (USA Documentary 2024 32 min.) \nRescuing Memory chronicles my ancestors\, the Sephardic Jews\, who were expelled by the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions in the 15th century and found refuge on the Island of Rhodes\, when it was controlled by the Ottoman Turks. The Sephardic Jews lived in Rhodes for almost 500 years\, until the entire community was deported to Auschwitz in 1944. Rescuing Memory is personal history\, Sephardic History\, the story of the Jewish Cemetery of Rhodes and the context for my gravestone rubbing project\, which began in 2018. These gravestone rubbings are my way of honoring my ancestors. Rescuing Memory was supported by a fellowship grant from the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. \nRSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za to attend in person at our centre.
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/film-screening-rescuing-memory/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260210T100550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T102015Z
UID:20445-1771959600-1771965000@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Film screening: I Never Said Goodbye
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Tuesday 24 February at 7PM for a screening of the documentary\, “I Never Said Goodbye“\, tributing the extraordinary life of Holocaust survivor Héléne Joffe. \nThe film documents Héléne’s remarkable journey and is testimony to the endurance of the human spirit. \nDon’t miss out on this moving story of memory and resilience. \nRegister using the link: https://bit.ly/4kqFEOs
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/film-screening-i-never-said-goodbye-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260224T073225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T073225Z
UID:20565-1772560800-1772566200@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:An Unexpected Find
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/an-unexpected-find/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260209T094042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T094042Z
UID:20430-1773079200-1773079200@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Film screening: The Last One of Auschwitz
DESCRIPTION:To attend this event\, RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za.
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/film-screening-the-last-one-of-auschwitz/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260224T073434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T073434Z
UID:20568-1773079200-1773084600@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:The Last Ones of Auschwitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/the-last-ones-of-auschwitz/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260304T211406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211406Z
UID:20675-1773684000-1773689400@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Nazi Ideologies
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/nazi-ideologies/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260304T211219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211219Z
UID:20670-1773943200-1773948600@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Exhibitions opening: Traces of Violence
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/exhibitions-opening-traces-of-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260304T211534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211534Z
UID:20677-1774548000-1774551600@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:From Looting to Legacy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/from-looting-to-legacy/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260326T214905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T150723Z
UID:20857-1776362400-1776367800@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Passage To Sweden
DESCRIPTION:Set against the backdrop of WWII\, geography and politics shaped different experiences for Jews in Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, and Budapest. The film reveals how ordinary people and entire nations saved thousands of Jewish lives. These remarkable stories of resistance and those who were saved are a powerful reminder that anyone can make a difference. \nScreening will be followed by an online conversation with Suzannah Warlick\, film producer and director. \nRSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/film-screening-passage-to-sweden/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260326T214419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T214640Z
UID:20854-1776967200-1776972600@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Concert: Sound of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of Poland in Pretoria\, in cooperation with the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre and the South African Jewish Museum invite you on a musical journey\, “Sound of Freedom”\, with exceptional young Polish artists. The Karolina & Iwo Duo will guide the audience through powerful works by world-acclaimed composers\, including Frédéric Chopin\, alongside music by prominent Polish Jewish composers such as Aleksander Tansman and Szymon Laks\, performed on violin and accordion. \nVenue: Old Shul \n  \nFree entry\, RSVP required: admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/concert-sound-of-freedom/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260326T213829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T214146Z
UID:20852-1779822000-1779827400@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Holocaust in Kharkiv: Memory\, War\, and the Struggle for Historical Truth
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, together with the EVZ Foundation and Yahad-In Unum\, invites you to a screening of the short documentary Holocaust in Kharkiv\, followed by a conversation on the challenges of researching\, preserving\, and teaching the history of the Holocaust in times of war. \nPanelists \nLesya Kharchenko – Documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Kyiv whose work explores war\, memory\, and human dignity. \nMichał Chojak – Director of the Research Center at Yahad-In Unum\, specialising in the history of mass shootings of Jews and Roma in Eastern Europe. \nLara Alexa Nagel – Political scientist at the EVZ Foundation focusing on Holocaust remembrance and educational initiatives. \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/holocaust-in-kharkiv-memory-war-and-the-struggle-for-historical-truth/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260617T213000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260607T044650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T045144Z
UID:21243-1781722800-1781731800@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:The hour of revenge
DESCRIPTION:Register for this.\nJoin us for a lecture by Katarzyna Person\, one of Poland’s leading Holocaust historians and recipient of the 2024 Dan David Prize. Drawing on her acclaimed new book\, The Hour of Revenge\, Person explores the complex and often overlooked experiences of Holocaust survivors in the aftermath of the Second World War. Moving beyond narratives of victimhood\, she examines how Polish Jews grappled with questions of revenge\, justice\, belonging\, and reconstruction as they sought to rebuild their lives across a shattered Europe. This compelling talk offers fresh insights into the emotional and social aftermath of genocide and the challenges of rebuilding communities after catastrophe.\nThis version is written in a style suitable for a newspaper events section or community calendar.
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/the-hour-of-revenge/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260623T161836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T161836Z
UID:21367-1782309600-1782311400@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Guided tour of the Eva's Story exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To join this free guided tour RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/guided-tour-of-the-evas-story-exhibition/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape%20Town%20Holocaust%20%26%20Genocide%20Centre":MAILTO:admin@holocaust.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260630T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260630T113000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260623T161937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T161937Z
UID:21369-1782817200-1782819000@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Guided tour of the Eva's Story exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To join this free guided tour RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/guided-tour-of-the-evas-story-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape%20Town%20Holocaust%20%26%20Genocide%20Centre":MAILTO:admin@holocaust.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260623T162112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T162112Z
UID:21371-1783594800-1783596600@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Guided tour of the Ann Frank exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To join this free guided tour RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/guided-tour-of-the-ann-frank-exhibition/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape%20Town%20Holocaust%20%26%20Genocide%20Centre":MAILTO:admin@holocaust.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260713T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260713T143000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260623T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T162329Z
UID:21375-1783951200-1783953000@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Guided tour of the More Important than Life exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To join this free guided tour RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/guided-tour-of-the-more-important-than-life-exhibition/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape%20Town%20Holocaust%20%26%20Genocide%20Centre":MAILTO:admin@holocaust.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260623T162227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T162227Z
UID:21373-1784124000-1784125800@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Guided tour of the Ann Frank exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To join this free guided tour RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/guided-tour-of-the-ann-frank-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape%20Town%20Holocaust%20%26%20Genocide%20Centre":MAILTO:admin@holocaust.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260623T162423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T162423Z
UID:21377-1784286000-1784287800@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Guided tour of the More Important than Life exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To join this free guided tour RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/guided-tour-of-the-more-important-than-life-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape%20Town%20Holocaust%20%26%20Genocide%20Centre":MAILTO:admin@holocaust.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260727T110547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T111112Z
UID:21535-1786474800-1786480200@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Online Film Screening: Among neighbours
DESCRIPTION:Register for this film using this link. \nJoin us for the Online Screening of the film Among Neighbours. \nAbout the film\nCombining magical realism with traditional documentary techniques\, Among Neighbors examines the mystery of a small\, rural town where people of two different faiths lived side by side for centuries — until the killing began. The film reveals both love and betrayal as it zeroes in on a crime committed among neighbors: the murder of Holocaust survivors in Poland\, six months after the end of World War II. The chilling facts revealed in this documentary have led the office of Poland’s nationalist president to call for a ban on the film. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Yoav Potash (Crime After Crime\, Sundance Film Festival). Executive Produced by Anita Friedman. \n 
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/online-film-screening-among-neighbours/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260813T060000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T212709
CREATED:20260727T112549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T203825Z
UID:21543-1786600800-1786649400@ctholocaust.co.za
SUMMARY:Unearthing the Past
DESCRIPTION:Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Research\, Discovery\, and Commemoration at the Sobibor Extermination Camp \nTo attend this in-person event RSVP to admin@holocaust.org.za. \nFollowing the prisoner revolt in October 1943\, the Sobibor extermination camp a key site of Operation Reinhard was systematically dismantled and erased by the Nazis in an attempt to conceal their crimes. For decades\, the physical layout of the camp remained a historical and spatial enigma\, its soil concealing the remnants of the murder machinery. \nThis lecture traces the evolution of historical and archaeological research at Sobibor\, focusing on the systematic excavations conducted at the site in recent years. Key findings yielded by the excavations will be presented\, most notably the foundations of the gas chambers\, the path known as “The Road to Heaven” (Himmelfahrtstraße)\, and thousands of personal belongings of the victims that give an intimate\, human face to the tragedy.mThe final section examines the establishment of the new visitor center and museum at the site: analyzing how an archaeological excavation is transformed into a modern commemorative space\, and asking whether this approach effectively preserves the unique narrative of the Sobibor camp and the memory of its victims. \nDr. Yoram Haimi is an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority\, where he has worked for approximately 25 years\, including 20 years as archaeologist for the Southern Negev Region. Between 2007 and 2020\, he co-directed the archaeological excavation project at the Sobibór extermination camp in Poland\, uncovering the camp’s structural layout\, the foundations of the gas chambers\, and numerous personal artifacts that contributed to reconstructing its physical design and historical narrative. He holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from Tel Aviv University and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/unearthing-the-past/
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SUMMARY:Among Neighbors – A Conversation with Director Yoav Potash
DESCRIPTION:Register for this online talk using this link. \nFollowing our screening of Among Neighbors on 11 August\, we invite you to join an exclusive online conversation with the film’s award-winning writer\, director\, and producer Yoav Potash\, in discussion with Jakub Nowakowski. \nAmong Neighbors is a powerful and deeply moving documentary that explores the hidden history of a small Polish town where Jews and Catholics lived side by side for centuries—until violence shattered their community. Through the testimony of Holocaust survivor Yaacov Goldstein and Pelagia Radecka\, who breaks more than seventy years of silence to recount witnessing the murder of five Jewish survivors by their Polish neighbours after the end of the Second World War\, the film confronts difficult questions about memory\, truth\, and historical responsibility. Blending eyewitness testimony\, archival material\, and beautifully crafted hand-drawn animation\, the documentary offers a compelling reflection on the importance of confronting uncomfortable histories rather than silencing them. \nYoav Potash is an award-winning writer\, director\, and producer whose previous documentary\, Crime After Crime\, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received numerous international honours\, including the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award and the National Board of Review Freedom of Expression Award. His work is widely recognised for its commitment to social justice\, historical truth\, and human rights. \nJoining him in conversation is Jakub Nowakowski\, who will lead a discussion exploring the making of the film\, the ethical challenges of documenting contested histories\, and the continuing relevance of Among Neighbors in a world where historical denial\, antisemitism\, and nationalism remain pressing concerns. \nThis promises to be a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the enduring importance of testimony\, remembrance\, and the courage to face difficult pasts in pursuit of a more honest future.
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/among-neighbors-a-conversation-with-director-yoav-potash/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:From Victims to Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Register for this event using this link. \n  \nThe grandson of Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Israel from the USSR\, Dr. Pilnik is the founding Director of the Emil A. and Jenny Fish Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and previously served as Executive Director of the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC) in Milwaukee (2014–2020). He holds a BA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, an MA from McGill University\, and a PhD in Modern Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Ravine of Memory: Babyn Yar between the Holocaust and the Great Patriotic War (Purdue University Press\, 2025).
URL:https://ctholocaust.co.za/event/from-victims-to-heroes/
LOCATION:Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre\, 88 Hatfield Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001
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