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2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015
The Book Family dedicates the Northern Garden of the International Seminars Wing of the International School of Holocaust Studies, in honor of their son, Douglas Bradley Book, and in memory of Sam Halpern, Z"L. October 1, 2015

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 
Dedication of the Children's Terrace, Yad Vashem, April 7, 2015 

The Halpern Family – Fred & Cheryl, David & Sharon, Jack, Murray & Batsheva - dedicated the Children's Terrace in honor of their parents, Sam z"l and Gladys Halpern, survivors of the Holocaust. 
Four generations of the Halpern Family were joined at Yad Vashem by family and friends from all over the globe for the Children's Terrace Dedication and to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brianna, the oldest great granddaughter of Sam z"l & Gladys, granddaughter of David & Sharon, and the daughter of Jeremy & Abbi Halpern.

Wayne Zuckerman, Yad Vashem Guardian and son of Schindler Holocaust Survivor Abe Zuckerman z”l, visited Yad Vashem with his wife Debbie and children.
Wayne Zuckerman, Yad Vashem Guardian and son of Schindler Holocaust Survivor Abe Zuckerman z”l, visited Yad Vashem with his wife Debbie and children.

On 10 August 2015, Mark and Judy Zbrowski and family toured the Holocaust History Museum and the temporary exhibition "Stars Without a Heaven: Children in the Holocaust." They also viewed the Builders Wall in the Square of Hope.
On 10 August 2015, Mark and Judy Zbrowski and family toured the Holocaust History Museum and the temporary exhibition "Stars Without a Heaven: Children in the Holocaust." They also viewed the Builders Wall in the Square of Hope.

Active philanthropist and humanitarian Dr. Arlene Bearman recently toured the Holocaust History Museum, the Hall of Remembrance and the Children's Memorial.
Active philanthropist and humanitarian Dr. Arlene Bearman recently toured the Holocaust History Museum, the Hall of Remembrance and the Children's Memorial.

In October 2015, the American Society's Young Leadership Associates (YLA) held a Shabbat dinner at synagogue Kehilath Jeshurun in New York City, chaired by Rachel Orbach
In October 2015, the American Society's Young Leadership Associates (YLA) held a Shabbat dinner at synagogue Kehilath Jeshurun in New York City, chaired by Rachel Orbach

Martin Greenfield, the celebrated master tailor, told his story of survival to 170 young professionals.

During his visit to Yad Vashem on 11 October 2015, Yad Vashem Builder Benjamin Warren and Lilly Lazarus toured the Holocaust History Museum, the temporary exhibition "Stars Without a Heaven: Children in the Holocaust" and the Children’s Memorial
During his visit to Yad Vashem on 11 October 2015, Yad Vashem Builder Benjamin Warren and Lilly Lazarus toured the Holocaust History Museum, the temporary exhibition "Stars Without a Heaven: Children in the Holocaust" and the Children’s Memorial

During his visit to Yad Vashem on 19 October 2015, Holocaust survivor and Yad Vashem Benefactor Sam Boymel unveiled a plaque in recognition of the Panorama he donated to the International School of Holocaust Studies
During his visit to Yad Vashem on 19 October 2015, Holocaust survivor and Yad Vashem Benefactor Sam Boymel unveiled a plaque in recognition of the Panorama he donated to the International School of Holocaust Studies

He also visited the Memorial Cave and the viewed the name of his rescuer, Petro Tokarsky, which is engraved in the Garden of the Righteous Among the Nations.

Yad Vashem Donors Larry (left) and Millie Magid (front right) and a group of members of the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, Long Island, New York visited Yad Vashem on 30 October 2015
Yad Vashem Donors Larry (left) and Millie Magid (front right) and a group of members of the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, Long Island, New York visited Yad Vashem on 30 October 2015

They toured the Holocaust History Museum and the temporary exhibition "Stars Without a Heaven: Children in the Holocaust." The group are photographed here in the Yad Vashem Synagogue which was established through the generosity of Marilyn and Barry Rubenstein and family.

The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz
The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz

The Dinner shed light on the theme of Liberation and the Return to Life after the Holocaust, paying tribute to the victims and Survivors. The ASYV honored Rose and Philip Friedman, longtime Yad Vashem supporters and accomplished figures in business and philanthropy. In addition, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation along with the Steinberg Family were also recognized. Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead political anchor and Middle East reporting expert, was the night's featured speaker. The program also included Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter (pictured) and Mary Jean Eisenhower. With some 500 guests in attendance, the dinner was a great success.

The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz
The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz

The Dinner shed light on the theme of Liberation and the Return to Life after the Holocaust, paying tribute to the victims and Survivors. The ASYV honored Rose and Philip Friedman (pictured), longtime Yad Vashem supporters and accomplished figures in business and philanthropy. In addition, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation along with the Steinberg Family were also recognized. Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead political anchor and Middle East reporting expert, was the night's featured speaker. The program also included Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter and Mary Jean Eisenhower. With some 500 guests in attendance, the dinner was a great success.

The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz
The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz

The Dinner shed light on the theme of Liberation and the Return to Life after the Holocaust, paying tribute to the victims and Survivors. The ASYV honored Rose and Philip Friedman, longtime Yad Vashem supporters and accomplished figures in business and philanthropy. In addition, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation along with the Steinberg Family were also recognized. Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead political anchor and Middle East reporting expert, was the night's featured speaker. The program also included Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter (pictured) and Mary Jean Eisenhower. With some 500 guests in attendance, the dinner was a great success.

The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz
The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz

The Dinner shed light on the theme of Liberation and the Return to Life after the Holocaust, paying tribute to the victims and Survivors. The ASYV honored Rose and Philip Friedman, longtime Yad Vashem supporters and accomplished figures in business and philanthropy. In addition, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation along with the Steinberg Family were also recognized. Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead political anchor and Middle East reporting expert, was the night's featured speaker. The program also included Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter (pictured) and Mary Jean Eisenhower. With some 500 guests in attendance, the dinner was a great success.

The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz
The American Society for Yad Vashem hosted their Annual Tribute Dinner in New York on Sunday, November 15th, Commemorating 70 Years Since Liberation, chaired by Mark Moskowitz

The Dinner shed light on the theme of Liberation and the Return to Life after the Holocaust, paying tribute to the victims and Survivors. The ASYV honored Rose and Philip Friedman, longtime Yad Vashem supporters and accomplished figures in business and philanthropy. In addition, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation along with the Steinberg Family were also recognized. Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead political anchor and Middle East reporting expert, was the night's featured speaker. The program also included Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter (pictured) and Mary Jean Eisenhower. With some 500 guests in attendance, the dinner was a great success.

On 3 December 2015, Yad Vashem donor David Barish (second from right) toured the Holocaust History Museum with his friends Bernard an Lisa Sensale
On 3 December 2015, Yad Vashem donor David Barish (second from right) toured the Holocaust History Museum with his friends Bernard an Lisa Sensale

On 12 December 2015 , Carol and Ed Kaplan, together with their son and daughter-in-law Martin and Amy Kaplan and their grandchildren, marked their granddaughter Sydney's bat mitzvah at the Yad Vashem Synagogue.
On 12 December 2015 , Carol and Ed Kaplan, together with their son and daughter-in-law Martin and Amy Kaplan and their grandchildren, marked their granddaughter Sydney's bat mitzvah at the Yad Vashem Synagogue.

On 12 December 2015 , Carol and Ed Kaplan, together with their son and daughter-in-law Martin and Amy Kaplan and their grandchildren, marked their granddaughter Sydney's bat mitzvah at the Yad Vashem Synagogue.

On 31 December 2015, Yad Vashem Builders Lewis and Barbara Shrensky visited Yad Vashem together with their family to mark their grandson Jacob's bar mitzvah
On 31 December 2015, Yad Vashem Builders Lewis and Barbara Shrensky visited Yad Vashem together with their family to mark their grandson Jacob's bar mitzvah

Their visit included a viewing of one of the paintings by Holocaust victim Charlotte Salomon, which they donated to the Yad Vashem Museum of Holocaust Art.