The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to the next
Talking Memory on-line webinar marking:
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025
The Legacy of Leadership
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Opening Remarks:
Yigal Cohen, CEO, Ghetto Fighters’ House
Judith Stelmach, Project Manager, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Israel
Guest Speakers:
Lori R. Weintrob, Professor of History, Director, Holocaust Center of Wagner College
The Leadership Lessons of Zivia Lubetkin and other Women of Courage
Petra Bayr, Member of the Austrian National Council
Addressing Antisemitism in Austria in light of the strengthening of the far-right wing party FPÖ
Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, CEO of the AJC (American Jewish Committee) in Israel
Countering Antisemitism – Jewish American Activism
This Talking Memory on-line event will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The program will take place on Sunday, January 26th, at 9 PM Israel time. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, and we will be focusing on the topic “The Legacy of Leadership.” What have we learned? What haven’t we learned?
How does antisemitism in the 21st century demand from world leaders and the global Jewish community to continue the fight for democracy and inclusion as fascism rises. The three speakers will address these issues, bringing diverse perspectives on leadership – then and now.
The first speaker is Prof. Lori Weintrob, who will discuss the central role of the often-overlooked “Heroines of the Holocaust” in cultural, educational, spiritual and armed resistance and the leadership lessons we can learn from their actions. The second speaker is Petra Bayr, a member of the Austrian Parliament, who will present the findings of her report at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on Preventing and Combating Antisemitism in Europe. Our last speaker is Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, CEO of the AJC (American Jewish Committee) in Israel. The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has been monitoring antisemitic attacks, as well as the impact on the Jewish communities in the U.S. and in Europe. We will hear about the global efforts to combat antisemitism, using policy tools, advocacy and diplomacy.
Please note time zones for this program:
2 PM EST | 8 PM CET | 9 PM IST
This program is in participation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Israel, Remember the Women Institute, and the Holocaust Center of Wagner College.
Virtual Tour in honor of
International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
The Hall of Camps – In Search for Humanity
The Hall of Camps is one of the Museum’s significant exhibitions, offering a portrayal of the industrialized extermination of Europe’s Jewish population. It includes various impactful testimonies and evidence, with a particular emphasis on the Treblinka camp model created by one of its few survivors. During this interactive tour, you will discover powerful stories of resilience, courage, and hope as well as artifacts that symbolize the triumph of the human spirit and its capacity for spiritual resistance, even in the darkest times.
Select your preferred date:
Thursday, January 23 at 1 pm EST
Wednesday, January 29 at 1 pm EST
Sunday, February 2 at 11 am EST
Join us to remember, reflect, and ensure that the lessons of the past guide our future.
Sign Up Here
For questions and additional information, please contact us:
event-registration@gfh.org.il
