Nov

6 2022

Congregation Shaara Tfille's Breakfast, Movie & Dr. Tomáš Kraus

9:30AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-2370
http://www.saratogasynagogue.org

Contact Carole Leakakos
(518) 584-2370
saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com

$ Cost $ 15.00

Join Congregation Shaara Tfille for Breakfast, Movie and Live Discussion with Dr. Tomáš Kraus straight from Prague on Sunday, November 6 with breakfast at 9:30am and movie & presentation at 10am

During the Nazi regime in Czechoslovakia, Judaica items were confiscated. These artifacts including Torah scrolls were brought to Prague and given numbers. Then, during the communist regime, many were dispersed around the world. One reached Chicago where upon Marvell Ginsburg wrote what would become the beloved children’s book The Tattooed Torah. This story, which was made into animated film, recounts the true rescue and restoration of a small Torah from Brno, Czechoslovakia. This Torah is described as the most “precious possession” of the Jewish people—a symbol that represents memories tied to cultural heritage, family, hope and resilience. Narrated by famed actor Ed Asner, the film teaches historical information about the Holocaust in an elegantly simple but profoundly beautiful, charmingly innocent, poignant, powerful and deep manner.

Following the film, we will have a live presentation and discussion with Dr. Tomáš Kraus who is a graduate in law from Prague’s Charles University, worked in the Czech music industry and for an agency for creative artists. Since 1991, he has been the Executive Director of the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic, in which position he was rebuilding the whole infrastructure of Czech Jewish Communities. Dr. Kraus is one of the founding members of B’nai B’rith Renaissance Lodge, was elected Vice President of the World Jewish Congress, Vice President of the European Jewish Congress and a representative of the American Jewish Committee for the Czech Republic. Also, he has taught at New York University and in Prague. Judith Ehrenshaft, Past President of Congregation Sharra Tfille’s Board of Directors and current Sisterhood President, has a connection with Dr. Kraus.

The cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 2 to Carole at 518-584-2370. Proof of vaccinations and current adherence to masks required.

Sponsor: Jewish Federation of NENY