The Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial presents

The Destruction of Hungarian Jewry: A Commemoration

With Dr. Stephen M. Berk

80 years ago, on March 19, 1944, Germany invaded Hungary, Operation Margarethe (Unternehmen Margarethe).  Hungarian Jews believed they were safe; antisemitism existed in Hungary, but Jews felt that the Hungarian government, even under German occupation, would not betray them. They were wrong. Hungarian government officials, police and military personnel collaborated with the Germans, and over 600 thousand Hungarian Jews were murdered. This is the Holocaust at high tide. From the end of April 1944 to early July 1944, between 5,000 and 10,000 Hungarian Jews were murdered at Auschwitz each day. There was an attempt to save Hungarian Jews, but it failed. That rescue attempt is one of the most controversial aspects of the Holocaust. It resonates down to the present day.

Professor Stephen M. Berk is a distinguished Henry and Sally Schaeffer professor of Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Union College and former chair of the Department of History. He is a well-known and inspiring speaker, lauded for his dedication to educating others about the Holocaust and its enduring lessons for today. He has traveled the globe, addressing critical issues such as antisemitism, Israel and the Middle East, the Holocaust, and Russian history. His impactful work has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Holocaust Memorial Award from the HL'emberg trials and the Citizen Laureate honor from the University at Albany Foundation.

No Charge | Open to the community

Refreshments provided

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: www.jewishfedny.org/CDJHM-event

Registration will be accepted until 5 PM on Tuesday, October 29.