wed11may1:00 pmwed2:00 pmKavod on the Road: Miep Gies: A Beacon of Hope for Anne Frank
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
JCC Denver
350 S Dahlia Street
Miep Gies (1909-2010) is one of the unsung heroes of the Holocaust. This petite, humble, Catholic woman helped hide Anne Frank and her
Miep Gies (1909-2010) is one of the unsung heroes of the
Holocaust. This petite, humble, Catholic woman helped hide
Anne Frank and her family in the Netherlands during WWII.
Miep provided them with food and other basic necessities. She
linked them to the outside world. Her emotional support gave
them a beacon of hope. Without the protection Miep and her
husband gave, Anne might not have survived to write the diary.
Join actress Judy Winnick as she portrays this extraordinary heroin in her one woman performance.
“We welcome the Israeli government’s suspension of legislative consideration of judicial reform measures.
“The last three months have been painful to watch and yet a textbook case of democracy in action. We respect the political leaders, business executives, community activists, cultural figures, and ordinary Israelis who took to the streets, exercising their love of country, and their passion for democracy.
“As a next step, we encourage all Knesset factions, coalition and opposition alike, to use this time to build a consensus that includes the broad support of Israeli civil society.
“Israel’s political leaders must insist on a more respectful tone and debate. A hallmark of democracy is public consensus and mutual consideration.
“The Conference of Presidents, the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, AIPAC, and the Jewish Federations of North America will continue to confer with Israel’s governmental and civic leaders to ensure that the views of American Jewry are represented in the discussion. We are confident the resilience of Israeli democracy will successfully overcome the tremendous challenges it faces.”