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matter,” says Zekelman 
Holocaust Center director 
of education Ruth Bergman. 
“Just as language, culture 
and customs built our foun-
dation and our collective 
Jewish history, whether or 
not we have a direct con-
nection to the Holocaust 
has also shaped the Jewish 
people.”
At the free Zekelman 
Holocaust Center event, 
participants will not only 
hear Lichtman’s story, but 
will also discuss what col-
lective responsibility looks 
like and how young adults 
can use the history of the 
Holocaust to address the 
rise of antisemitism today.
“Now is a particu-
larly urgent moment 
for Holocaust educa-
tion,” Bergman says. 

“Unfortunately, the 
antisemitism we see today 
is not new. The themes and 
ideas used in contemporary 
anti-Jewish graffiti, speech 
and social media posts are 
the same as always.
“When we understand the 
nature of antisemitism, we 
can identify it when we see 
it and teach others to do the 
same,” she continues. “We 
can only hope to make a 
better future for ourselves 
and our children if we 
understand the past and its 
continuing impact on our 
lives.” 

Jewish adults ages 21 to 39 can reg-

ister for the event on JLive through 

May 21. Dietary laws will be observed. 

Attendees will also receive a pass 

for future admission into the muse-

um. To register, visit https://jlive.app/

events/4559.

Lincoln Shopping Center

Greenfield and 10½ Mile

Happy
 Mother’s 
Day!

Lincoln Shopping Center
Lincoln Shopping Center

THE SHOPS AT

Lincoln Shopping Center

Advance America

ALDI

Bling Bling

Book Beat

Church’s Chicken/White Castle

Conservative Cuts

Dollar Castle

DTLR

Dr. Lazar

J Anthony

Kroger

Lee Beauty Supply

McDonalds

Medical Weight Loss

Metro PCS

Metropolitan Dry Cleaners

Mookey’s Beans & Greens

Original Bread Basket

Rainbow

Street Corner Music

Step In Style

Suit Depot

T Nails

Top That

Holocaust Center Membership Event 
Cites Survivor who Became Billionaire

The Zekelman Holocaust Center will present “Unstoppable: 
From Auschwitz Survivor to Wall Street Legend,” an in-person 
event on Sunday, May 21, at 1 p.m. RSVP by May 17. This will 
feature bestselling author Joshua M. Greene and discussion 
of his book on Siegbert B. Wilzig’s astonishing journey from 
Auschwitz survivor and penniless immigrant to billionaire.
This is a members-only event, which offers a great oppor-
tunity for people to become a member. The HC member-
ships start at $50, which includes free museum visitation, 
early special exhibit admission, a newsletter subscription and 
access to special member events, among other perks. 
“Memberships are important to our success,” added CEO 
Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld. “It means we can continue to tell these 
powerful stories and carry out our mission.” 
Greene will focus on the legacy of Siegbert “Siggi” B. Wilzig, 
who spent two years in Auschwitz and lost multiple family 
members in the Holocaust. After being liberated, he immigrated 
to the U.S., where he worked odd jobs before building a remark-
able oil and banking empire worth more than $4 billion. 
His life story, philanthropic efforts and unparalleled deter-
mination are a testament to the power of the human spirit. 
There will be a dessert reception and book signing. To 
attend or to renew a membership, call Justin Bean at (248) 
536-9605 or visit holocaustcenter.org/membership.

