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Over 1,000 Holocaust survivors and their families are expected to attend, making it one of the largest
gatherings of Holocaust survivors in recent memory.
“We can’t express how pleased we are with the response we’ve gotten,” Rabbi Pinchus Horowitz, Director of Nachas Health and Family Network said. “We hope that this tribute to the survivors will inspire them to continue providing inspiration for our lives.”
The event is a culmination of a partnership between Nachas Health and Family Network 
and the Lazar Consulting Group. In 2005, The Lazar Consulting Group helped Nachas Health and Family Network secure a 1.2 million dollar competitive grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide support services to aging Holocaust survivors and their older adult children. Since then, Nachas Health and Family Network has steadily provided assessment, screening and support services for hundreds of Holocaust survivors across the New York area.
“My parents survived Auschwitz, and my mother just turned 100 in January. We need to ensure that the Holocaust never fades from our thoughts and memories.” Joe Lazar, who will emcee the Holocaust Remembrance event, said. “Sadly, we don’t know if we’ll ever be able to gather 1,000 Holocaust survivors again. It is our responsibility, as the second generation, to keep this memory alive.”
William Thompson Jr., New York City Comptroller, will deliver the keynote address and Rebbitzen Esther Jungreis, noted author and Holocaust survivor, will be the special guest speaker. The prayer Kel Malei will be sung by noted cantor Benzion Miller.
In addition to honoring the Holocaust survivors themselves, the event will honor Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Japan and Spain for their efforts aiding Jews during the war. The countries’ respective consul generals will be on hand to receive their awards. A number of community leaders and elected officials will be in attendance at the event.
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May 15, 2008 at 09:27 AM Anonymous Says:
how can i get more information on this..... as a child of survivors i would very much like to attend along with my children and grandchildren.
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May 15, 2008 at 12:26 PM Anonymous Says:
Yes, let's "honor" Denmark, a country full of Arabs who are allowed to wear ethnic headwear when they sit as judges in Denmark's court system. How long until the Quran takes over the Dane's "justice system???"
Spain- another winner. After driving out and murdering millions of Jews to the point that there aren't even any left in the whole country, we should celebrate their "contribution".
Japan- famous for medical "experiments" on people making even the Germans look like school kids during the war. Another great choice.
Gag me with a spoon, dude...
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May 15, 2008 at 02:30 PM Avi Says:
The event is free, no registration needed. Just show up to Beth El at 10:30 and get in. Good Luck
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May 15, 2008 at 06:06 PM Anonymous Says:
I saw Joe Lazar the other day driving a Mercedes... A little strange, dont ya think ?
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May 15, 2008 at 07:10 PM david Says:
That is pretty strange considering that’s not what he drives.
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May 16, 2008 at 12:46 AM Anonymous Says:
I agree with 12:26. The countries at the time of the war did unbelievable moves, such as the Danish king himself wearing the Jewish star in solidarity with his Jewish subjects, and helping to secure fishing boats to send my family across the sea to Sweden's safety. However, today, all that had no bearing in the current climate.
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May 16, 2008 at 11:21 AM Brooklyn_SY Says:
Just another example of the great things Joe Lazar handles without any fanfare. I know of countless individuals that he has helped over the years. I wish him much success in winning the race for City Council. He deserves all our support.