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Washington National Cathedral and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, in conjunction with the Elie Wiesel Foundation, co-convene this program celebrating Elie Wiesel’s legacy as a Holocaust survivor, teacher, and international voice of conscience. At this time of rising antisemitism, racism, and targeted group violence, a reminder of his commitment to human rights is both timely and necessary. Jon Meacham, the Cathedral’s Canon historian, hosts leaders from multiple generations for a discussion on Elie Wiesel and efforts to continue his legacy.Special remarks:
-The Honorable Madeleine Albright, 64th Secretary of State (1997-2001) and Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group
-Ms. Sara J. Bloomfield, Director, US Holocaust Memorial Museum
-The Very Rev. Randolph M. Hollerith, Dean, Washington National Cathedral
-Mr. Elisha Wiesel, The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
-Mrs. Marion Wiesel, The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
-Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg, Former Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, President Emeritus, CLAL: The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, Jewish Theologian and Activist
Featured conversation:
-Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, Director, Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan College
-Mr. Jon Meacham (moderator), Canon Historian, Washington National Cathedral and celebrated historian
-Ms. Wai Wai Nu, witness to the genocide in Burma and founder of the Women's Peace Network
-Rabbi David Saperstein, former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom (2015-2017)
This event is available online and in-person. Registration is free and required.
In-person registration: https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=24944
Online registration: https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=24943
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington D.C., United States
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