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die East and even on the cam-
puses of American colleges
and universities. Dr. Berk will
compare the similarities and
differences between today's
insecurities and the rise of anti-
Semitism in the 1930's.
Since it is easy for some to
lay the blame for the violence
in the Middle East at Israel's
doorstep, the Jewish people are
the scapegoat once more.
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"Israel has become the touch-
stone of attitudes toward the
Jewish people, and anti-Zion-
ism has become the main and
most relevant form of anti-
semitism," writes Norman
Podhoretz.
Berk's message is critical in
the uncertain times of the 21st
century. He is widely known
for his expertise on the Holo-
caust, Russia and the Middle
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East. Berk is the first Henry
and Sally Schaffer Professor of
Holocaust and Jewish Studies
at Union College. Author of
Year of Crisis, Year of Hope:
Russian Jewry and the Pogrom
of 1881-1881, he is currently
writing a book that explores
the civil rights movement in
America and the myths and
misconceptions surrounding
the Black-Jewish relationship.
Israel is on trial in the world
community today and some of
the inquisitors reside in Bel-
gium, a country that has elect-
ed itself as an International
Criminal Court. On its agenda
is to put Ariel Sharon and other
Israelis on trial for war crimes
when Sharon leaves office and
immunity from prosecution.
Ignored are Belgium's own war
crimes in the Congo, Rwanda
and Somalia where millions
were subjected to starvation,
torture, rape and murder.
The importance of Berk's
message has been expressed by
Lawrence Summers, President
of Harvard University, who
noted on Sept. 17, 2002 that
"There is disturbing evidence
is now scheduling appointments for
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of an upturn in anti-Semitism
globally and also...closer to
home. Profoundly anti-Israel
views are increasingly finding
support in progressive intellec-
tual communities. Serious and
thoughtful people are advOcat-
ing and taking actions that are
anti-Semitic in their effect if
not their intent."
The Yom Hashoah program
at Beth El begins at 7 p.m.
Earlier in the day there will be
a "Reading of Names," (of
Holocaust victims) from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Temple.
Also on the evening's program
will be a short musical perfor-
mance presented by Norfolk
Collegiate's Upper School cho-
rus.
As is the tradition, Red Rose
and White Rose donors will be
presented with roses to
March
acknowledge their commit-
ment to Holocaust education.
The White Rose project honors
the memory of Hans and
Sophie Scholl who were lead-
ers of a German resistance
group of students and teachers
called "The White Rose." As a
result of their heroism, most
were executed by the "People's
Court."
This year's proceeds
the White Rose Project will
enable teachers recognized for
Excellence to Holocaust
cation to take their classes to
the U.S. Holocaust Memorial
Museum in Washington, DC.
Chairs for this year's Yore
Hashoah commemoration are
Rita Mallenbaum and Patty
Slotnick. Christina Bublick is
chairman of the Holocaust
Commission.
Yom Hashoah
events scheduled
The Elie Wiesel Writing/Arts
Competition for public and
private school students
throughout the area
Awards for teachers who
have demonstrated excel-
lence in Holocaust Education
30 Performances of "Through
The Eyes Of A Friend," a
dramatic presentation about
Anne Frank that encourages
students to think about preju-
dice and stereotyping.
Weeks of 3/31 - 4/14 and
4/21-4/25.
• The award winning film,
"Anne Frank Remembered,"
will be shown at the Naro
Cinema on Sunday, April 27,
1 p.m.
The White Rose Project will
enable the teachers recog-
nized for Excellence in Holo-
caust Education to take their
classes to the U.S. Holocaust
Memorial Museum.
Finally, the 6th Biennial
Holocaust/Tolerance Confer-
ence for Hampton Roads
Educators, June 16- 19,
"Responding to Evil:
Lessons From the Holocaust
for a Post 9/11 World."
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