21st Annual International Conference

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1 World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust 21st Annual International Conference Child Survivors, Spouses and Families, Second and Third Generation Members Generation to Generation L Dor V Dor This Packet Contains: October 30 (evening) to November 2 (11:00 a.m.) 2009 Boston Newton Marriott Hotel Registration Packet 1. General Information P Registration Information P Conference Registration Form P. 4 P Hotel Information P Yiddish Book Center Tour Information P Commemorative Booklet Material Request......P. 8 This Registration Packet is also available on our website: More Questions? or [email protected] [email protected] Call Toll Free:

2 General Information Conference Programs o Plenary Sessions o Seminars o Panel Discussions o Interesting Workshops for all o Film Festival o Opportunity to meet people from your country of origin o Valuable activities for non-survivor spouses and partners o Rich programs for Second and Third Generation members Entertainment o Klezmer Music and Dancing o Outstanding Performers o Israeli Dancing o Others Nearest Airport Boston Logan Airport (BOS) Airport Transportation Airport-to-hotel van at reasonable rates Hotel Parking Daytime parking in the hotel s parking lot is free We have negotiated free overnight parking for conference attendees 2

3 Registration Information ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION! To enjoy the full benefit of the Conference we urge you to register for the entire length of the event. However, partial registration is available for those who can only attend part of the program. Full Conference Registration Friday (10/30) evening through Monday (11/2) morning Fee includes: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, all programs, materials, and entertainment. Up to September 1, 2009 Sep. 2 to October 3, 2009 $ per person $ per person Warning: Registration will BE CLOSED after October 3, 2009! Partial Conference Registration Friday Evening (dinner and program) Saturday (breakfast, lunch, dinner, program) Sunday (breakfast, lunch, dinner, program) Monday (breakfast, program) $75.00 per person $ per person $ per person $65.00 per person **************************************** 3

4 Please print this form (two pages!). Fill it out, print clearly, use black or blue ink. Use a separate form for each participant. Include your payment or credit card information. All monies are to be in US Dollars ($) and checks must be from United States Banks. When completed, please mail to: Isaac Kot, Treasurer WFJCSH Conference South Bedford St, Suite 400W Burlington, MA **************************************** Last Name: First Name: Street address: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Tel: (with Country Code and Area Code): Full Conference Registration: Before Sept. 1 [ ] After Sept.1 [ ] Partial Conference Registration: Conference Registration Friday Evening [ ] Saturday [ ] Sunday [ ] Monday Morning [ ] Food Requirements **************************************** Regular Meals [ ] Vegetarian [ ] Kosher [ ] Food Allergies: please specify Emergency name and Phone Number: 4

5 Conference Registration (continued) Payment Method: Check [ ] Please make it payable to WFJCSH Conference 2009 Visa [ ] Master Card [ ] Card Number: Expiration date: Name on Card: Security Code (3 or 4 digit number on the back of your card): Billing Address (if different from above): Number of People Registering: Amount Charged: To help needy survivors, we ask those who can to make a contribution: Total Amount Charged: **************************************** Additional Information Country of Birth: Year: Original/Maiden Name: Languages You Speak: Survivors: Child Survivor [ ] Camp Survivor [ ] Kindertransport [ ] Hidden Child [ ] Other [ ] (specify) Non-Holocaust Survivor Spouse/Partner [ ] Second Generation [ ] Third Generation [ ] Other [ ] Attended WFJCSH Conference Before? Yes [ ] No [ ] Do you wish to be listed in the Conference Program Book? Yes [ ] No [ ] (Entry includes: name, address, phone number, , country of birth, name at birth) Signature: Date: 5

6 Boston Newton Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, USA Hotel Reservations Hotel Information The Newton Marriott Hotel generously offered us their hospitality and services at greatly reduced prices. We were able to secure hotel accommodations at the affordable rate of $99.00 per room. These rates will be in effect from October 27 th (three days prior the Conference) to November 5 th (three days following the Conference). Deadline for special rate: October 6, RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL! Through a Marriott website specially created for us or Through the Marriott s toll-free telephone number US and Canada: * Refer to the conference name (WFJCSH) or use our Code: JEHJEHA * Outside North America: Call your local Marriott for a toll-free number THE HOTEL DOES NOT ACCEPT MAILED OR FAXED REGISTRATION! NOTE: This hotel has a smoke-free policy

7 Boston Sightseeing Tour Monday, November 2, 2009 Post Conference Programs Docent-led tour of the New England Holocaust Memorial; Visit the Vilna Shul the last intact immigrant- era synagogue in Boston; see other Boston sites Tour is Free Lunch on your own at Quincy Market Buses Depart after 11:00 a.m. Return with bus or stay in town to return on your own One bus may go to the airport following the tour ********************* National Yiddish Book Center Tour Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Full day trip to Amherst, MA The National Yiddish Book Center is fast emerging as one of the most exciting Jewish tourist destinations. Designed along the lines of an East European shtetl, the building is home to one of the world s largest collections of Yiddish books.other visitor attractions include imaginative exhibits, a theater, gracious gardens and grounds. You don t have to know Yiddish to enjoy the Center! A thousand years of Jewish History are waiting for you in Amherst, Massachusetts After arrival we will be treated to a welcome speech by founder and President Aaron Lansky. Following lunch, we will be escorted through this amazing living memorial to Jewish culture that was almost lost, if not for the fantastic efforts of Aaron Lansky and his zamlers, volunteer book collectors, to rescue the world s remaining Yiddish books. Two hours by Coach from Newton Coaches Leave: 9:30 a.m. Price: $40.00 Includes lunch Coaches Return: approx. 6:30 p.m. Information is for planning purposes. Signup sheets for both tours will be sent upon request. Signup will be available at the conference as well. 7

8 REQUEST FOR MATERIAL FOR COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET from Gabriele Silten In the past, Child Survivors have had the opportunity to send in their creative work for a Commemorative Booklet. Once again, this year I will gladly compile and edit one for the upcoming conference. So, my dear siblings, send me your contributions in the form of a story, an essay, a poem, a drawing, a photo of a painting or sculpture, or any other creation relating to your experiences, to your memories, YOUR LIFE, or to an aspect of the conference. There is NO THEME; you may send in whatever work you like. Please see below some of the rules, which we have used in the last few years: o Your written entries must be in English (my computer is monolingual!) o Typewritten and no longer than three (3) pages, please. o Photos: please send either original copies or copies made by a photographer only. Preferably the latter, so that nothing original gets hurt. Photocopies do not copy well. o All photos will be returned after publication. o Color photos will be reproduced in black and white, otherwise they are too expensive. o If you send your work by , also include your name, address, and phone number. THANK YOU! DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2009 NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED! Send to: R. Gabriele S. Silten 1764 Del Prado, Pomona, CA Phone: House: Cell (better): (ATTENTION! : new address. new telephone number) [email protected] Questions? me or call me. Please fill out the questionnaire and send it with your work. Please print clearly. Your name: Street address: City, State/Zip Code/ Country: Telephone (with Country Code and Area Code): Thank you all in advance! You re wonderful! 8