Celebrating Democracy: The Remarkable Story of How the Jews of Finland Were Saved During World War II

History of Jews in Finland as told by Finnish Ambassador Max Jakobson

Performance by vocalist Paula Jaakkola,
Thanks to Scandinavia Scholarship Recipient

This annual program is a tribute to Benjamin and Frances Sperling, whose substantial legacy has made TTS projects possible in the U.S. and Israel, the New York 14th Street YM-YWHA presents an annual program in spring inspired by the moral imperatives of Thanks To Scandinavia as described on the dedication plaque of the building's TTS promenade: "To serve as a reminder of the humanity and bravery of the people, the governments and the churches of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in rescuing people of the Jewish faith from the Holocaust."

Thanks To Scandinavia Celebrates Democracy and the Unusual Story of How the Jews in Finland were saved -- at a public event on April 24.

April 2002... The Educational Alliance cordially invites you to attend the Sixth Annual Thanks to Scandinavia Commemoration Program recognizing the rescue of Jews by the Scandinavian people during the Holocaust and in tribute to Benjamin and Francis Sperling.
 
An Evening of Recollection and Inspiration Community and Conscience
 
The Program:

"Celebrating Democracy: The Remarkable Story of How the Jews of Finland Were Saved During World War II," as told by Finnish Ambassador Max Jakobsen

Performance by vocalist Paula Jaakkola, Thanks to Scandinavia Scholarship Recipient

Presentation of The Spirit of Scandinavia Award to Finnish-born teacher Johanna Grussner for her work with students from the Select Chorus of P.S. 86 in the Bronx

Wednesday, April 24, 2002
6:30 PM
Sol Goldman YM-YMHA of The Educational Alliance, Inc.
344 East 14th Street, New York City

Please RSVP before April 17 by calling 212 780 0800, x 221 Seating is limited

Thanks to Scandinavia is an Institute of The American Jewish Committee