Holocaust Memorial Center Celebrates Holocaust Hero Raoul Wallenberg

The will present a special exhibit and a full week of programs honoring Swedish diplomat and Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg, July 29-Aug. 5.

One event will be held at in Novi on Aug. 1. 

Celebrating the centennial of Wallenberg’s birth, the exhibit and programs will shed light on the life, courage and Michigan connections of a man who rescued thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary. While serving as Sweden's special envoy in Budapest between July and December 1944, Wallenberg issued protective passports and sheltered Jews in buildings designated as Swedish territory saving tens of thousands of lives.

In 1945, during the Seige of Budapest by the Red Army, he was detained by Soviet authorities on suspicion of espionage and subsequently disappeared.

Authors Louise Borden (His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg) and Morris Wolff (Whatever Happened to Raoul Wallenberg?) will be among the presenters during a week of programming taking place at various locations throughout metro Detroit. The schedule includes:
 
Sunday, July 29, 7 p.m., Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills
Viewing of the History Channel film, “Heroes of the Holocaust: Whatever Happened to Raoul Wallenberg?”
 
Tuesday, July 31, 7 p.m., Holocaust Memorial Center
Louise Borden presents “Celebrating Raoul Wallenberg: Finding a Hero, Telling His Story.”
 
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills)
Louise Borden will discuss her work as a writer and share stories and connections behind her World War II books for young readers.
 
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Fox Run, 41000 13 Mile Road, NoviCelebrating the 100th Birthday of a Holocaust Hero presentation and discussion with Morris Wolff.
 
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., JCC West Bloomfield, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield“The Life and Goodness of Raoul Wallenberg: Newly Discovered Facts,” sponsored by IRP/SAJE
 
Thursday, Aug. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
“Exploring Raoul Wallenberg in Literature and History” with Morris Wolff
 
Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m., Temple Kol Ami, 5085 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township
Morris Wolff will present the D’var Torah, “The Judaic Tradition of Seeking Justice: Raoul Wallenberg's Courageous Work"
 
Sunday, Aug. 5, 2:30 p.m., Holocaust Memorial Center
Morris Wolff illuminates “Raoul Wallenberg’s Altruistic Legacy: How Can We Honor His Contributions?”

--Holocaust Memorial Center press release