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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.
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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.