Josef Abramowicz (far right) with the Bielski Partisans. Photo courtesy of Susan Bach
preservation, education and continuation
Preservation, education and continuation are the themes that run through this month’s newsletter. It has been an immensely busy June as we share news of exciting next step developments for the Brest-Litovsk Jewish cemetery, our first ever Jewish heritage youth conference in Minsk and collaborations across borders. The power of the past is palpable but all the more so when it is a past that was little spoken of and yet to be understood. We hope you find this month’s newsletter meaningful and impactful as we continue to educate, empower and inspire communities and individuals in our beneficiary communities and beyond.
Preserving History: The Brest-Litovsk Jewish Cemetery Memorial Project in Belarus
Recognising the importance of preserving Jewish cultural heritage in Eastern Europe, the Brest-Litovsk Jewish Cemetery Memorial Project has emerged as a powerful initiative, dedicated to marking and commemorating the cemetery.
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Uniting Jewish Youth: The First Jewish Youth Heritage Conference in Minsk
In a world where cultural heritage and traditions are invaluable, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding among youth becomes increasingly important
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A Bridge from the Past to the Future - A Journey of Collaboration at the Belarus National Archives
A visit to the Belarus National Archives that was not just a solitary exploration but a catalyst for future collaborations.
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“Against All Odds:” The Stories Woven Into Susan Abrams Bach’s Family
Not only are untold stories a loss for a family, they also become a loss to society
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Education across borders - exploring the legacy of Jewish partisans
A three continent link up and a three-day transformative project that inspired students in the USA to delve into the lives of Jewish partisans during World War II
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Gilbert’s Ghetto Guides
The experience of Jews in the area that is now Belarus has its rightful place in Sir Martin Gilbert’s histories of the Holocaust. As a feature of our monthly newsletter, a short excerpt from his writings is featured focusing on one of the cities, towns, villages, and forests where Jews tried desperately to escape the Nazi German murder machine.
Click here for this month’s guide – Episode 7 – Minsk Ghetto Resistance
Belarus ancestry and archives - we can help
The Together Plan has been offering a fully bespoke, professional, archive research service for some years. Yet there has never been a more exciting time for people to connect to personal history – or for that history to have a greater impact on world knowledge!
Through our dedicated team of experienced archivists across Belarus, we have been astounded at the history we have been able to unearth over recent years, with an unparalleled richness of detail down to street names, livelihoods and even the animals people owned.
From the moment our team hears from new clients, we embark on a special journey together. With fragments of information about places, names and even buildings, we have been able to map back generations, providing a valuable glimpse into personal family history and all manner of information about daily life as it was.
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If you are looking to help to find records in the Belarus archives – we are ready to help you. Click here to find out how.
Upcoming events
The Jews of Galicia (Western Ukraine):A Virtual Tour of Lviv and Brody
Sunday July 16th
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 09:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
Programme by ‘Qesher – Discover, Learn, Connect’ in support of the work of The Together Plan
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TTP Soccerthon – the big family football tournament of 2023!
With children’s activities and more!
Sunday September 10th
THE SOCCERTHON BOOKING LINE IS NOW OPEN!
It’s time to register your teams!! Book early to avoid missing out!
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Exclusive Piano recital with Janusz Piotrowicz – ‘Master Poet of the Piano’ at the Royal Academy of Music
Sunday November 26th 3-5pm
Janusz Piotrowicz – Winner of the Nawrocki Prize for the most poetic interpreter,International Chopin Piano Competition, Warsaw
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