Springfield Hadassah to Hold Holocaust Remembrance

Springfield Hadassah will hold the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Meeting on April 25 at 12:30 pm at the Springfield Public Library.  Miriam Gershwin, a life member of Springfield Hadassah and a Holocaust survivor, is in charge of the meting.  She will be assisted by Danielle Ross, Esq., also a life member.

The meeting commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust.   

Adele Shafman, co-president of the Roselle-Cranford Hadassah Chapter, will share the story of her aunt, Sara Gordon Williams, who survived the Holocaust. Ms. Williams lived in Paris during World War II,  In order to survive, she was hidden and moved many times at great peril to both herself and those who aided her.  Finally, Ms. Williams emigrated to the United States.

Traditionally, six individuals, including Holocaust survivors, light six candles in memory of the six million who perished.

The public is invited to attend this moving and inspirational meeting.  Coffee, tea and cake will be served.  For further information, contact Lorraine Seidel at lorrainesseidel@gmail.com or call 973-376-5067.

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