Events

Please Join us in Rhodes July 16 to 22, 2007 for the Holocaust Memorial and Museum Inauguration Events.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS 16-22 JULY 2007

Please note that this program and events can change at any time.

Monday, 16 July 2007
21.00Dimotikon Theatre, Rhodes
 “Unknown Number”
 A one act play written and performed by Alberto Eskenazi (in Greek)
  
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
19.00Sissitio Exhibition Centre, Old Town, Rhodes
 Rhodes opening of two exhibitions of the Jewish Museum of Greece
 “The Hidden Children in Greece during occupation” and
“The Holocaust of the Greek Jews 1941-1944” presented by Janet
Battinou, curator of the J.M.G. Cocktail reception to follow
  
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
09.30Guided tour of sights of Jewish interest.
 Please confirm by Monday, July 16th 03.00 p.m
Tour €12 per person
Optional lunch to follow.
  
21.30Melina Merkouri Theatre, Old Town, Rhodes
 Concert featuring Greek music by Glikeria
and Israeli music by Saraga (€20 per person).
  
Thursday, 19 July 2007
11.00Shalom Synagogue, Old Town, Rhodes
 “Contemporary History of the Jewish Community of Rhodes”
Lecture by Ester Menase-Fintz
  
19.00Shalom Synagogue, Old Town, Rhodes
 Inauguration at the Shalom Synagogue of the Jewish Museum of Rhodes and Library.
Cocktail reception to follow.
  
Friday, 20 July 2007
11.30Jewish cemetery, Rhodes-Kallithea Avenue
 Ashkavot
  
13.00Lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant (€15 per person)
Bus €5 per person. Time and location to be announced.
  
17.45Shalom Synagogue, Old Town, Rhodes
 Kabbalat Shabbat service
  
22.00Hotel “Grande Albergo delle Rose” - Casino
 Kabbalat Shabbat dinner
Dinner €36 per person.
  
Saturday, 21 July 2007
09.30Shalom Synagogue, Old Town, Rhodes
 Shabbat service, followed by “Beraha” brunch.
  
21.00Courtyard of the Palace of the Knights, Old Town, Rhodes
 Classical concert of music composed by Philippos Tsalahouris and
performed by “the Orchestra of Colors” featuring the premier of
“Two Rabbis” dedicated to the Holocaust victims of Rhodes (€20 per person).
  
Sunday, 22 July 2007
11.00Shalom Synagogue, Old Town, Rhodes
 Memorial service for the Holocaust victims of Rhodes
Speech by Mr. George Kokkinos
  
12.00Holocaust Memorial Site, Old Town, Rhodes
 Wreath lying ceremony, followed by a luncheon at “Fotis Melathron
restaurant, Old Town, Rhodes.
  

The events will be sponsored by the Jewish Community of Rhodes and the Rhodes Jewish Historical Foundation.


Copyright © 1997 - 2007
All rights reserved by The Rhodes Jewish Historical Foundation.