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MHPJ North American Council
Update Bulletin
Spotlight on Sigmund Rolat and The Exhibit of "The Jews of Czestochowa"
Sigmund
Rolat, a major philanthropist, who is Treasurer of the
Board for the North American Council of the Museum of
the History of Polish Jews, is once again using his
extraordinary vision and generosity to make
possible the current exhibit of "The
Jews of Czestochowa." This powerful and momentous tour
traces the history of the Jewish community of Czestochowa
from the beginning of the 19th
century, through the tragic years of World War II and
the post-war period. The exhibit features photographs,
precious objects and documentary films based on
the memories of Holocaust survivors, including Mr. Rolat.
"The Jews
of Czestochowa" is a rare opportunity for visitors to
experience first-hand accounts of Polish Jewish history
and is an example of the exhibits that the Museum of
the History of Polish Jews will display. We encourage
everyone interested in the Museum project to see
this unique exhibit. Listed below are two of the
upcoming venues and dates for the tour and we will advise
you as soon as futher dates and locations are available.
December 5 -9,Washington D.C.
Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda- located North of the main
Capitol building at Delaware & Constitution Ave,
N.E.
Please note: Photo ID required at door for admission
Weekdays - 9.00am-4.30pm
Fridays - 9.00am-2.00pm
January
22 -April 2,
South Orange, New Jersey
Seton Hall University
For
the further details of the exhibit go to www.czestochowajews.org.
About
Sigmund Rolat
Sigmund
Rolat was born in Czestochowa ,
Poland ,
and survived World War II in hiding and in the forced
labor camp Hasag Pelcery. His parents
and older brother were killed in the Holocaust.
Mr. Rolat
has had many successful business ventures which include
Skyline Shipping Corporation, Oxford International Corporation
and Oxford Polska Sp. z o.o. Mr. Rolat is the Honorary
Consul of the Republic of
Gambia in
New York City .
Presently his chief philanthropic endeavor is the Museum
of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw
for which he is a member of the
board and treasurer of the North American Council. At
various times, he has been a member of the Executive
Committee and the Board of the Governors of the Ben
Gurion University
of the Negev
as well as a member of the Board of the
David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies.
© 2005 Museum of the History of Polish Jews North American Council
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