Holocaust Memorial Day
The Jewish East End Celebration Society (JEECS), supported by the Borough of Tower Hamlets, is organising a programme of events for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2010. All events listed are free, and open to the public. The theme of HMD 2010 is The Legacy of Hope." The programme includes:
And Then They Came For Me
Details: Monday 25th January Refreshments from 6pm. Performance starts promptly at 7pm.
Venue: Brady Arts Centre, Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU
A free public event. This multimedia play weaves videotaped interviews of Holocaust survivors Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg with live actors, recreating scenes from World War II. Part oral history, part action, part direct address, part remembrance, this play has been acclaimed by audiences and critics in productions worldwide. There will be a Q&A with Eva Schloss following the performance and a candle-lighting ceremony. To reserve a seat email festivalsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk or phone 020 7364 7900.
Heroes Of Our Time Exhibition
Details: 11th January to 29th January (Monday to Friday, 930am to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm)
Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London E2 6HG
A special exhibition presented by Survivors Fund (SURF) on the survivors of the Rwandan genocide, focused on the situation of survivors in Rwanda today 15 years on from the genocide. A free, public opening of the exhibition will be held on 11th January 2009 at 730pm with featured photographer, Andrew Sutton. For further information, see www.oxfordhouse.org.uk and www.survivors-fund.org.uk. No reservations required.
The Legacy of Hope Collection
Details: From 4th January
Venue: All participating Tower Hamlets Ideas Stores and Libraries
A collection of DVDs and Books around the theme of The Legacy of Hope available for free loan over the month of January from all participating Tower Hamlets Ideas Stores and Libraries. See East End Life for reading group and free screenings as well.
The Holocaust, Second World War and Jewish East End Virtual Walk
Details: From 4th January
Venue: Free download from www.jeecs.org.uk
A guided walk will be available for download from www.jeecs.org.uk, narrated by East End expert, and registered Corporation of London walking guide, Clive Bettington. The walk will cover the Battle of Cable Street and will feature stories and history of related individuals and landmarks.
Information on all the events will be posted on
www.jeecs.org.uk and
http://www.faithintowerhamlets.com