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2013

Danny Schwartz, from Melbourne, Australia, son of Yad Vashem Benefactors Andor and Baba Schwartz who endowed the Path of Remembrance and Reflection, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on February 18, 2013
Danny Schwartz, from Melbourne, Australia, son of Yad Vashem Benefactors Andor and Baba Schwartz who endowed the Path of Remembrance and Reflection, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on February 18, 2013

He was accompanied by his wife, Uschi, daughter Delilah and her friend, Jesse Schnall. They later lit candles on the Path of Remembrance and Reflection at the plaques commemorating Andor and Baba's families. Additionally, they met with Leah Teichtel, former Director of Reference and Information Services, to review research on their family.

Danny Schwartz, from Melbourne, Australia, son of Yad Vashem Benefactors Andor and Baba Schwartz who endowed the Path of Remembrance and Reflection, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on February 18, 2013
Silvia and Phillip Piorun, children of survivors, active members of the Melbourne Jewish community and active members of the Australian Friends of Yad Vashem, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on May 13th, 2013
Silvia and Phillip Piorun, children of survivors, active members of the Melbourne Jewish community and active members of the Australian Friends of Yad Vashem, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on May 13th, 2013

In addition, they met with Lital Beer, Director of Reference and Information Services and Mark Shraberman of the Archives Division to review research on their families

Silvia and Phillip Piorun, children of survivors, active members of the Melbourne Jewish community and active members of the Australian Friends of Yad Vashem, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on May 13th, 2013
Andrew Harmos, Chairman of the New Zealand Stock Exchange, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on June 18, accompanied by his wife and father
Andrew Harmos, Chairman of the New Zealand Stock Exchange, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on June 18, accompanied by his wife and father

Andrew Harmos, Chairman of the New Zealand Stock Exchange, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on June 18, accompanied by his wife and father
A group of high-school students from Carmel School in Perth visited Yad Vashem on July 16, during their Shorashim tour of Israel
A group of high-school students from Carmel School in Perth visited Yad Vashem on July 16, during their Shorashim tour of Israel

In addition to a tour of the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial, they also heard the testimony of Holocaust survivor Asher Oud

A group of high-school students from Carmel School in Perth visited Yad Vashem on July 16, during their Shorashim tour of Israel
Geoff (center) and Valmae Morris, together with Geoff's cousin Gideon Tiktin, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on 24 December. Following their tour, they viewed their plaque in the International School for Holocaust Studies
Geoff (center) and Valmae Morris, together with Geoff's cousin Gideon Tiktin, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on 24 December. Following their tour, they viewed their plaque in the International School for Holocaust Studies

Geoff (center) and Valmae Morris, together with Geoff's cousin Gideon Tiktin, visited the Holocaust History Museum and Children's Memorial on 24 December. Following their tour, they viewed their plaque in the International School for Holocaust Studies
New President of the Australian Friends of Yad Vashem Joey Borensztajn (second from left) visited Yad Vashem on 26 December with his wife Julie and daughter Jordana, accompanied by the Director of the English Language Desk Searle Brajtman (right)
New President of the Australian Friends of Yad Vashem Joey Borensztajn (second from left) visited Yad Vashem on 26 December with his wife Julie and daughter Jordana, accompanied by the Director of the English Language Desk Searle Brajtman (right)

New President of the Australian Friends of Yad Vashem Joey Borensztajn (second from left) visited Yad Vashem on 26 December with his wife Julie and daughter Jordana, accompanied by the Director of the English Language Desk Searle Brajtman (right)
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