Leading up to the anniversary celebration "80 Years of Freedom," the Dordrecht Jewish Consultation Foundation wants to raise awareness of freedom by offering a special program titled, "After the War!
On May 5, 2024, learn about the multifaceted culture of Judaism and enjoy a series of lectures, musical surprises and workshops given by expert contributors.
Program:
The celebration and workshops will take place in the various halls, studios and garden of lunchroom Den Witten Haen at Groenmarkt 19-B in Dordrecht.
The opening is 11:00 a.m. and will be hosted by board members of Stichting Dordts Joods Overleg.
Then we will start the program. To participate, it is necessary to register in time and specify which workshops and lectures you want to attend.
Please note that the program may be subject to change, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Participation is free except for lunch provided by Lunchroom Den Witten Haen from noon to 1 p.m.
Information and registrations to j.troost8@gmail.com or by phone at 0646035540.
Workshops and lectures:
- Sense and traditions in Judaism. Traditions are the cement of Judaism .
Speaker: Rabbi Peter Luijendijk. - Recovered shards, how were they glued .
Speaker: Sijbrand Smit. - Introduction to genealogy, stories and tips. How do you start researching your ancestors? How can you make it more than a list of names and facts?
Speaker: Mirjam van Praag. - Diet Kloos 100 years: Resistance, love, memory.
Speaker: Peter Barendregt. - Holocaust and liberation in maps.
Speakers: Harrie Teunissen and John Steegh. - Museum 40/45 shows the liberation and what came after.
Speaker: Ed Vermeulen. - The Dordt Affair, justice or not?
Speaker: Frank van Riet. - Workshop: The Museum of Education teaches children clean writing, coloring, pasting and folding.
- Workshop: A portrait encounter, drawing in freedom.
Workshop led by Mandy Sharabani. - Workshop: The 5 Symbols of Judaism. How to connect with (unknown?) Judaism.
Workshop led by Pearl de Barth.
