ATTENTION: During the week on June 28 - July 6
the Jewish Federation will be replacing its air conditioning system. Therefore, we anticipate that it will be very warm in the building. The Museum will be open, however, we cannot guarantee the comfort level. Dress in light clothing if you are planning a visit.

Also, we have post-poned our Rosenberg Sunday Film Series presentation of The Partisans of Vilna scheduled for Sunday, June 28 due to the building situation. Please join us on July 26th for Lost Wooden Synagogues of Eastern Europe. The film's producer Albert Barry will be on hand to give introductory remarks. This special screening is co-sponsored by Congregation Brith Sholom Kneseth Israel.

The Brentmoor Raises $1,400 for the HMLC

Community volunteer Phyllis Siegel organized a "Mad about Mah Jongg" play day for approximately 120 women on Wednesday, April 29 at the Brentmoor. Charging a minimum of $10 to play, all proceeds went to the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center (HMLC). Director Jean Cavender and Director of Education and Curator Daniel Reich were on hand to accept the donation and thank all of the participants. The event successfully raised $1,400 for Holocaust education programs.

Our thanks to Phyllis and the Brentmoor Retirement Community's Marketing Director Kara Bernsee for their efforts on behalf of HMLC.

2009 Art & Writing Contest Winners Announced

500 teens accepted the challenge teens to express Holocaust lessons in words & art. Read the article on jewishinstlouis.org

A Special Letter

Dear Sir or Madame,
I am an eighth grader in West Junior High School. My class visted
the St. Louis Holocaust Museum on December 17, 2007.

My experience at the museum was wonderful... The Holocaust survivor's speech was very informative, and let us learn about life during the Holocaust from a more personal perspective. The tour was also great, and I learned more about the Holocaust than I probably would have if I hadn't gone to the museum. Our class learned about equality and the mistreatment of other human beings and why we, as one species, have to learn that we are all the same, and our differences are what makes this world a better place.

Once again, a thousand thanks for enlightening and educating us on the horrors of the Holocaust and showing us why we need to accept each other.

Sincerely,
Isabel Gozales
Belleville, IL

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