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January 21, 2024 – In Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Am Yisrael Chai presents a powerful and unforgettable event:

COURAGE and CONVICTION – The Holocaust in Lithuania.

Keynote speakers: Elly Gotz, Grant Gochin and Silvia Foti.

The Holocaust in Lithuania resulted in an almost complete annihilation of the Jewish community. More than 95 percent of Lithuania’s Jewish population (approximately 200,000 Jews) were murdered by the Nazis and their Lithuanian collaborators during the War – mostly between June and December of 1941. This was a more complete destruction than befell any other country affected by the Holocaust. A deep and simmering level of antisemitism fueled this destruction in Lithuania – and sadly, it is not unlike the deepening and unbridled antisemitism we are experiencing around the world today.

Elly Gotz was born in Kovno, Lithuania in 1928. During the War, life became increasingly difficult for Jews. Elly survived 3 years in the Kovno ghetto and was later deported to Dachau. Elly is an author and passionate Holocaust educator.

Grant Gochin is a South African born Jew who lost more than 100 members of his family inLithuania.  He is a philanthropist, author, journalist, politician and activist. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Togo, and the Vice Dean of the Los Angeles Consular Corps.

Silvia Foti is a devout Catholic from Chicago, who discovered that her grandfather – who was considered a war hero in Lithuania, was complicit in the murder of Lithuanian Jews. Silvia is the author of Storm in the Land of Rain, journalist, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee (2023). Together, Grant and Silvia expose the truth about the mass murders and killings across Lithuania. Their story is told in the movie – J’Accuse that gives a voice to the victims so cruelly murdered.

Please join us for the movie J’Accuse followed by the Courage and Conviction event featuring Elly Gotz as well as Grant Gochin, Silvia Foti and movie producer, Michael Kretzmer and that includes a panel discussion hosted by Nadia Bilchik.

Date:             Sunday, January 21, 2024

Time:             7:00pm — 8:30pm EST – Online event

After signing up, you will receive a link to the movie, and for the online event.

RSVP required; Signup/Donate at: https://bit.ly/AYCEvent

This event is free and open to the public.

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Along with federal emergency agencies, the U.S. Army, with its combat readiness and organizational mobility, responds rapidly to natural and manmade disaster situations at national, state, and local levels.

U.S. Army North (ARNORTH) supports the Department of Defense’s response efforts during wildland fire and hurricane season by deploying on short notice into perilous environments to respond quickly and effectively to protect lives, property, critical infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources.

Did You Know?
 The annual hurricane season in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico runs 1 June through 30 November, but fire is now a year-round threat, and the number and severity of wildland fires has increased.
 The U.S. military has been an important partner in wildfire suppression since the early 1900s when Army Soldiers served as firefighters in Western U.S.
 2021 was the 40th time that federal military ground forces have been mobilized to support wildland firefighting response efforts.
 Whereas most Army missions involve deploying overseas, ARNORTH is unique in its commitment to serving in the homeland helping protect people, property, and federal lands.

Since 2005, ARNORTH has responded to more than 40 storms including Hurricanes Katrina and Maria and several fire disasters including the 2021 Dixie Fire in California. On August 18th, join MAJ Wesley Todd and 2LT Lane Harwell as they discuss the role of the U.S. Army in disaster relief efforts including wildland fires, hurricanes, and more. Also learn about how Soldiers can serve their country and local communities in times of challenging weather events.

Interview is courtesy: U.S. Army

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Approximately 2,332 miles from Santiago, Chile, a plane touched down one a remote
volcanic island inn Polynesia in the middle to the South Pacific known as Easter Island
(Rapa Nui). The first inhabitants date back to 700-800 A.D. Easter Island is noted for
its massive monumental statues called Moai (statutes representing the dead) situated
on an Ahu ( Platform).
All tours start at the Rapu Nui National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The
price for a tour ticket is US$80. Our first encounter of twelve standing Moai on a
platform with large heads, angular faces, prominent noses and hollow eye sockets was
at Ahu Akahana. It is believed that the most prominent Moai had their eyes filled during
special ceremonies with coral and red stones. According to tradition the first king of the
island, the legendary Hotu Matua, was buried here.
A ten-minute upward walk took us directly to the crater of the Rano Raraku. The
Polynesians believe this site is the heart of the ancient Rapa Nui civilization as
hundreds of iconic oak are scattered through the site. It is also believed most of the
Moai statutes were carved here before being transported to other parts of the island.
On the upper slopes of Rano Raraku at least seventy Moai were half-buried with their
heads sticking out.
Continuing our climb along this path was Ahu Tongariki, considered to be the largest
group of Moai (15 statutes) that had been erected on a platform. Legend has it as being
brought over by Hotu Matua, the foundling king of the Rapa Nui people from the
Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. At the top of the climb was the Poike volcano,
the oldest on the island, in a crater covered with a small eucalyptus forest.
Abu Nui-Nui is located about 160 meters from the shore of Anakena Beach. According
to tradition, the high ranking chiefs of the powerful Miru Clan established their residence
and where the first king of the island landed and established the first settlement of the
Rapa Nui.
Ahu Te Pito Kura has the largest statute erected on Easter Island. It is almost 33 feet
high and weights approximately 70 tons The statute lies face down with a broken neck
and separated torso. To the left of the platform, encircled by a stone we all, there is a
spherical rock about three feet in diameter with four smaller res around it. If you pass a
compass over the stone the needle changes directions
The archaeological sight Vinapu is located on the edge of the south coast of Easter
Island. In the main Ahu there are six fallen statutes face down with three hat-like
structures placed on top of their heads called Pukao – carved from very light red
volcanic rock.
Puna Pu is considered a secret and sacred lace. The crater was used to manufacture
all the Pukao that were extracted and carved. A few rocks were visible on the southern
slope where a wall showed several pieces of reddish material.
The ceremonial village of Orango, located in the Southern part of Easter Island is one of
the most interesting and spectacular archeological sites. Here an ancient ritual still
impress the competitions of the Tapati Rapa Nui – a two week long Birdman competition.
This ritual is an annual competition to collect the first Sooty Tern (Seabird) off from the
inlet of Matu Nui, swim back to Rapa Nui and climb the sea cliff of Rano Kau to the
clifftop village of Orango.
The spectacular eruption of Rano Kau over two and a half million ago was the largest
volcanic crater on Rapa Nui. This amazing crater holds a beautiful freshwater lagoon.
Here you could see the small Totora Islands and the lush vegetation and microfauna in
the water.
Ahu Akivi is located on the southwest flank of the Maunga Terevaka volcano, the
highest point on Easter Island. Of the few Ahu built in the interior of the island Ahu Akivi
is the most important and elaborate platform of all of them. According to excavations
the construction of the Ahu began towards the end of the 15th century.
Tahai Is located a short distance from the town of Hanga Roa, the capital of Easter
Island, where most of the inhabitants live. Here you can find a large number of
restaurants, clothing stores, a supermarket and a pharmacy. The ceremonial complex of
Tahai combines archaeological remans with a beautiful landscape in front of the Pacific
Ocean. A mystical moment is to watch the sunset behind the Moai when the sunset
light illuminates the silhouettes of the statues on a background that changes color as
the sun is hidden on the horizons.

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Here is some background on each of the shows.

一、 A Magic Land -神奇的土地 A MAGIC LAND
This film tells the formation and development of the civilization and literature achievements of this northeastern province as well as the fantastic landscapes and fertile farmlands.
一、 Falcons and Swans龙兴金源 FALCONS AND SWANS
This film tells the historical stories taking place in Heilongjiang in ancient times dating back 1000 years ago. Different ancient dynasties mushroomed and perished from time to time in the past long years. And in the meantime, the special civilization was created in this northeastern province.
一、 Oriental Paris东方小巴黎 ORIENTAL PARIS
This film tells the historical, cultural and religious histories and development of Harbin, capita city of Harbin. Harbin has some 100 years of history and within this period of time, it has become a modern city with international appeal due to its characteristics – adopting advanced western trends and cultural diversity.
一、 The Last Tribes Of HeiLongJiang -最后的部落 THE LAST TRIBES
This film tells the modern lives of the three ethnic groups living in Heilongjiang, namely namely the Oroqen, Hezhen and Dau. The Oroqens make a living from hunting in the forests of the Greater and Lesser Xing’an Mountains; The Hezhen people mainly live on fishing and hunting along the Songhua, Heilong and Wusuli rivers; and the Daurs living in fertile Sanjiang plain, are good at singing and dancing. They are called the “last tribes” in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang.

一、 White Mountain, Black Water白山黑水 WHITE MOUNTAIN, BLACK WATER
This film tells the stories of how ancient Heilongjiang was formed in the geographic movements as well as the geographic and topographic conditions of the northeastern province. The film is aimed to bring a brief introduction to audience members the history, the development and vastness of Heilongjiang.

Schedule: Episode #1 will air on June 2; #2 on June 9; #3 on June16, #4 on June 23 and #5 on June 30. Each half-hour will air a total of 2 or 3 times over the course of each Thursday.

CUNY TV, the City University of New York TV station, is broadcast in the New York metropolitan area on digital Ch. 25.3 and is cablecast in the five boroughs of New York City on Ch. 75 (Time Warner and Cablevision Brooklyn), Ch. 77 (RCN Cable), and Ch. 30 (Verizon FiOS). The station has a potential reach of 7.3 million households. Broadcast times are Thursday, 6/2/2016 @ 7:30AM, 1:30PM, 7:30PM, Saturday, 6/4/2016 @ 3PM

Milestone Broadcast Corporation (MBC), est. 1985, a New York City based Multi – Media Corporation and its Chinese team was able to secure the premiere broadcast of this historic series. MBC has been working with the Chinese for over 30 years and has a broadcast, www.goodnewsplanet.com with a Chinese category.

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VENICE BEACH the musical

A contemporary musical with various styles of music and dance from hip hop
and rock to standard musical theater about American college graduates trying
to survive in the post-graduate world between 2008 and 2012, a time of
economic recession and high unemployment. Jesse, a native Californian, is
trying to convince three of his mid-western fraternity brothers, Bradley,
Michael, and Steven, to move with him to Venice, California, promise land of
sun, surf, hot girls in bikinis, and plenty of jobs. During their graduation
ceremony at Ohio State University, they express their doubts and concerns
about what’s next after college. At the celebration party that night in
their favorite campus bar, The Stadium Pub, they shake off their fears and
agree to go, encouraged by Joe the Barman to get out of Ohio and pursue
their dreams. They drive together to California in Jesse’s car, where they
lease a beach house in Venice. The boys initially try to keep the college
party lifestyle going. They adopt a new favorite bar, the Sidewalk Café,
where Joe the Barman once again presides. Gradually, however, they face all
the challenges of the adult world, no longer cradled in college campus life,
nor funded and cared for by parents. They must make tough choices regarding
starting their careers, pursuing relationships, making rent, paying off
student loans, discovering self-identity, and ultimately, dealing with
disillusionment when their high expectations, and those of their parents,
don’t meet reality as they learn that success and happiness isn’t always
rewarded simply for individual effort.

Jesse, handsome and charismatic, immediately adopts a player life style
and seems to get whatever he wants. He lands a good job at Merril-Lynch, but
quietly struggles with the heartbreaking loss of his failed writer/artist
father from suicide during his junior year. He also finds that his job in
finance holds no interest for him, nor has he any real aptitude for it at
heart, he’s an actor/singer and a writer himself. He is also frustrated with
his mother, Kay, who, though she loves him dearly, is unintentionally
encroaching on his space in Venice, for she herself moves there in her
transition out of grief, as she strives to reclaim the lost years of her
youth because of marrying so young. Bradley finds an entry level job at
Coldwell Banker real estate, and begins guiltily to enjoy his temporary
freedom from Emily, his fiancé who must stay in Ohio to finish her senior
year. From a distance, she expresses her anquish over his absence, for she
has always placed her music and singing aspirations second to Bradley’s
plans for their future. She believes him when he says he will only be gone
for the summer, but when he informs her he wants to stay longer, she is
heartbroken. Michael, a talented architect and former fraternity president,
is hired at Cunningham, a prestigious architecture firm, and begins to
pursue Sarah, his hard-driving, slightly older project manager. He
gradually discovers he doesn’t like his work, nor does he feel comfortable
with Sarah. Ultimately, he meets Kenny, a gay art teacher and yogi, who
helps him to -come out- and re-discover his love for painting. Steven, a
tough, Irish Catholic from the working class farming community of
Youngstown, also majored in architecture, but is unable to get hired, so he
begins waiting tables to pay his portion of the rent. He sees Marika, a
beautiful Eur-Asian yoga instructor with several tattoos, and joins her yoga
class on the beach. They begin to date, and through her influence, he
discovers a deep interest in yoga and a desire to be health conscious, all
the while covering himself in tattoos. Marika has always distrusted men due
to her father’s early abandonment, but her unlikely relationship with Steven
becomes, surprisingly, the most stable one of the group. Things change for
Jesse when he reconnects with an old musical theater friend and high school
prom date, Rose, now an eclectic, Bard educated woman living in Mexico.
Jesse begins to fall in love again, but Rose’s fierce independence and
desire to explore the world causes her to avoid his romantic advances,
though not necessarily his sexual ones. The Boys fun Venice Beach life
begins to unravel during a crazy, alcohol and drug-filled Halloween party,
where Bradley cheats on Emily with Sarah. Michael confronts Bradley over his
disloyalty, and Bradley accidently –outs- him as a defense for his actions.
As winter 2009 arrives, the boys see that the party is over and so they
decide to go their separate ways. Bradley returns to Ohio but Emily refuses
to take him back. She now has plans to go to NY and attend graduate school
for music. In May 2009, as they are all moving out of the Venice Beach
house, Bradley, shattered by losing Emily, as well as his job at Coldwell
Banker, and facing the prospect of moving back in with his parents in Ohio,
attempts to take his own life with pills. Jesse is shaken by his friend’s
act, especially since the experience of his father’s suicide is still so
painful. Jesse has also been let go at Merrill Lynch, which is downsizing.
When Rose leaves for Africa to work for the Peace Corps for two years, it
becomes clear that they will remain -just friends- and nothing more. She
says goodbye to him on Venice Beach, leaving him alone, loveless, jobless,
hopeless, wondering what he’s going to do. At that moment, his father
appears to him (or is it simply Jesse’s subconscious) to talk with him he
gives him the advice and guidance he’s been needing for some time.

One year later, June 2010, Jesse moves to New York to reclaim the acting and
singing aspirations he once had and then temporarily abandoned. Bradley is
back in Ohio, Steven is living with Marika in Venice and Michael with
Kenny in West Hollywood. Having kept in touch with Emily over the years,
Jesse responds to her facebok invitation to go and see her sing a set at The
Bitter End club in N.Y. She has found her voice, and is pursuing her singing
career. At the club, Jesse finds himself attracted to her, and after the
show, they lament about how things were when they were kids, how they were
led to believe by everyone that they were special, that fate had great
things in store for them, but they now know that life is much more
complicated than that. The Bitter End seamlessly transforms into the
Sidewalk Café back in Venice Beach where they join the old gang who have all
come together again. Only now, it is two years later, June 2012, and The
Boys, Kenny, Marika have come together for Jesse and Emily’s wedding to
occur on Venice Beach the following day. Joe the Pastor officiates the
wedding. He urges them to enjoy life and love while they can, but work to
make it last. At the ceremony, The Boys once again express their angst over
what’s next, for they still don’t know for sure what the future holds for
them. But they have come to understand that they must simply continue on
doing the best they can to learn, to live, to love, to work, and to grow.

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How Technology is Being Implemented to Enhance Weddings
and Watch What America Voted on for This Wedding via Live Stream

Kristen Maxwell Cooper, Editor of The Knot, will share a glimpse into the future with a preview of how technology enhances the personalization of weddings, or any special event, as showcased at The Knot Dream Wedding. From robots and drones, the annual crowd sourced The Knot Dream Wedding will be full of new technology, and it will be broadcast as a live streamed, two-hour event at TheKnot.com. Kristen can talk to the innovative technology that anyone can use for a more memorable wedding, like 3-D printing for a personalized cake topper, socially enabled photo booths, and Swarovski crystal wearable health monitors that capture every wonderful heart-racing moment by the bride and groom.

The couple who won America’s hearts—and votes—to become the 2015 Dream Wedding couple is Samantha Carisch and Taylor Sinclair of Redondo Beach, California. He was a minor league baseball player, and she was a fan—and Kristen can share the couple’s heartwarming love story, in addition to the high tech elements that will come to life at this dream wedding voted upon by America.

Suggested Questions:
• How can wedding guests use technology to be a part of the couples’ special day?
• What some current wedding trends we can anticipate this season?
• What tech tools can help alleviate the stress some couples feel when planning their wedding?
• Where can listeners tune in to watch this wedding?

About the Talent:
Kristen Maxwell Cooper is an editor of The Knot where she oversees the brand’s fashion, beauty, style and wedding planning coverage. Prior to joining The Knot, she was the deputy editor at People StyleWatch where she appeared regularly on TV programs including VH1’s Big Morning Buzz and New York Live, discussing celebrity style, fashion trends and more. Maxwell Cooper has also held editorial positions at Ralph Lauren, Shape magazine and MTV.
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