ANNUAL REVIEW 2014

CAPE TOWN HOLOCAUST CENTRE

DURBAN HOLOCAUST CENTRE

JOHANNESBURG HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE CENTRE

i Foreword VISION The South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation is dedicated to creating a more caring and just society in which human rights he South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF) is the umbrella and diversity are respected and valued body under which the three Holocaust Centres in South Africa operate. The TFoundation coordinates educator training in support of the school curriculum, and the development of classroom materials on the history of the Holocaust. We have MISSION worked with close to 4 000 educators since this programme’s inception. The South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation In 2014, both travelling exhibitions: In Whom Can I Still Trust? and Anne Frank: • Serves as a memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in A History for Today, reached thousands. The cooperation of the SAHGF with Leeds the Holocaust and all victims of Nazi Germany University and others will result in a new exhibition, Germany’s Confrontation with • Raises awareness of genocide with a particular focus on Rwanda the Holocaust in the Global Context in the UK and South Africa in 2015. • Teaches about the consequences of prejudice, racism, antisemitism, Internationally, the SAHGF has contributed to the Salzburg Global Seminars, xenophobia and homophobia, and the dangers of indifference, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and UNESCO Holocaust education apathy and silence initiatives, and programmes in Namibia, Kenya and Mauritius. A plethora of events and education workshops in 2014 have depended on the dedication of a small team of staff members. I salute them all. Our remarkable IN MEMORIAM education team, volunteers and survivors have touched the lives of more than 20 000 high school and adult programme participants. It is with a deep sense of loss that we mourn the passing of Mervyn Smith, esteemed We look forward to the opening of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide chairman of the South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation (SAHGF). Mr Smith was a remarkable human being who dedicated his life to fighting Centre’s (JHGC) permanent home in 2015, guided by the expertise of Director injustice in all its forms. He had an abiding interest in and extensive knowledge Tali Nates. The Durban Holocaust Centre (DHC), under the dynamic leadership of of antisemitism and Holocaust history, and profoundly understood the importance Director Mary Kluk, has seen thousands of visitors and workshop participants. The of Holocaust education and remembrance in the South Cape Town Holocaust Centre (CTHC) celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2014 with African context. numerous events and activities, setting the scene for another 15 years of success. His great intellect, wisdom and guidance were The range and reach of this national and international endeavour is not possible invaluable to the SAHGF in its national role and its place without the support of our Board of Trustees and benefactors. We thank them all. in the international arena of Holocaust organisations. Mr Smith was deeply committed in his support Richard Freedman, Director – South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation of Holocaust survivors and their association She’erith Hapletah, and for many years served as representative of the Directors Richard South African Jewish Board of Deputies to The Conference Freedman (SAHGF on Jewish Claims against Germany, in New York. and CTHC), Mary Kluk (DHC) and Tali Mervyn Smith His ideals and vision are a lasting legacy. Nates (JHGC) at the 9th International Yad Vashem Conference on We also mourn the loss of the following Holocaust survivors who passed away in 2014: Holocaust Education: Anna Almeleh Through Our Own Eyes: Reflecting Dr Stefania Heilbrunn on the Holocaust Pesia Lis from Generation to Shlomo Pieprz Generation in Israel ii 1 Collaboration with The CTHC hosted a series of Cape Town Holocaust Centre workshops in collaboration with Leeds University Leeds University, the National

UPCOMING TRAVELLING EXHIBITION Holocaust Centre & Museum UK his year, the Cape Town Holocaust Centre (CTHC) celebrated its 15th and the University of the Free State. anniversary. Since opening, the Centre’s permanent exhibition has been These provided an opportunity Tvisited by some 350 000 people from over 85 countries. to discuss an upcoming collaborative Each year, the education team works with an average of 5 000 high school learners. exhibition, which will examine how Education is at the core of our activities and the success of this is due to our education Germany has confronted its past; and admin team; especially Education Director Tracey Petersen, who is now leaving and how other countries with ‘dark the CTHC. We thank her for her invaluable contribution. pasts’, like South Africa, can do In a year marked by numerous events and education programmes, the CTHC the same through the utilisation of took the travelling exhibition Anne Frank: A History for Today to Hermanus and memorials and museums. Muizenberg, where it was the backdrop to school programmes and educator training. The exhibition will open for Together with our dear survivors; the dedication of our professional staff; learners and the public to view the wisdom of our trustees; and the unstinting support of our benefactors and at the CTHC on 27 January volunteers, we look forward to the next 15 years. 2015, the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Richard Freedman, Director the Victims of the Holocaust.

To mark its milestone 15th anniversary, the CTHC hosted award-winning filmmakers Slawomir Grünberg and Katka Reszke to show the African premiere of their filmShimon’s Returns. Their visit to South Africa was made possible by the generosity of Ralph and Sue Stern and Limmud SA. Below are posters chronicling some of the CTHC’s activities and achievements since 1999

Above Panels from the upcoming exhibition ‘We hope that displaying this history will encourage audiences to think about how their own societies are looking back to difficult pasts and trying to build better futures.’ Professor Stuart Taberner, University of Leeds 2 3 Farewell to Tracey Petersen After almost a decade at the CTHC, Education Director Tracey Petersen is leaving to complete her PhD. Tracey has established a department at the forefront of Holocaust education, trained SAHGF education teams, designed and facilitated national educator programmes, and advised the National History Curriculum on Holocaust education. Tracey is held in high esteem internationally and is a Art and the Salzburg Global Seminars Fellow. Under her guidance, Tracey Petersen with the CTHC developed ground-breaking programmes on educators from the Holocaust North West Province democracy, homophobia and xenophobia. She initiated Samuel Bak exhibition In February, learners visiting the CTHC the Annual White Rose Art and Writing Competition, and led the Brundibár Project. were introduced to the art of Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak, We thank Tracey for her expertise and unfailing commitment to Holocaust whose renowned work was on display at the South African Jewish education. She has inspired her colleagues and hundreds of workshop participants. Museum. Learners analysed how the Holocaust is represented in the artworks, and discussed how this remained relevant to them today. She will be sorely missed and we wish her every success. Here, learners from Paul Roos High School view the work

The White Rose Art & Writing Archival collection to Competition The CTHC competition, be housed at UCT generously supported by Carine Glass and Ziv Okun, encourages learners to The SAHGF’s collection of rare archival engage with the history of the Holocaust material will be housed at the University of by creating poetry, film, art and design, and to reflect on impacting the world Cape Town as part of its special collections. around them. Named after a group The collection dates back to the mid- of German students who resisted the 19th century and includes a diverse range Nazis and paid with their lives, this year’s of documents, photos and letters, revealing competition invited learners to respond to the theme ‘resisting injustice.’ the historical realities of European Jewish refugees and those caught in The Schragenheim the crossfires of both World Wars. Collection includes The collection comes from Germany, these newspaper headlines signalling Poland, France, Israel and South the outbreak of WW1 Africa. This extensive “Through digitisation, the collection was the material will eventually be made first to be handed to UCT Libraries accessible to educators, researchers for digitisation. and interested members of the Elsbeth and Moses public,” says Heritage Project and Schragenheim, Archive Coordinator Michal Singer. Above If we bear all this suffering right, were unable by Micaela Alsemgeest, Springfield to leave and died in Left A button holder that accompanied Convent, Gr. 9 Left Arbeit Macht Frei Nazi-occupied Berlin in the two Iron Crosses awarded to by Emma MacArthur, Rustenberg

Cape Town HolocaustCape Town Centre 1940 and 1942 respectively Bernhard Schragenheim after WWI Girls High School, Gr. 11 4 Supported by a generous grant from 5 Durban Holocaust Centre

ooking back on 2014, I am filled with pride at what we at the DHC have accomplished. L In line with our core work of Holocaust education, we hosted numerous learner workshops on Holocaust history. In addition, the Union of Jewish Women have partnered with us in a great project, where they provide much-needed snacks for the many groups travelling from the Eastern Cape and rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal to spend time at the DHC. Our calendar of events has been as busy as ever, Learners from Middle Tyria JSS School with a wide variety of inspiring public programmes. Rural schools visit This included a visit from Holocaust survivor Eva ‘We will come to this place more The DHC has seen an increase in visits Schloss, the step-sister of Anne Frank. Mary Kluk (right) visited the from rural schools in the Eastern Cape. often because it can change This year I have also been privileged to travel to United States Holocaust Many of these children travel from many Holocaust remembrance sites and conferences, Memorial Museum the way our learners think about before daybreak and having only eaten which has provided me with valuable ideas on how to (USHMM) in Washington DC and was privileged to a meal the night before. Together with life. People are not afraid about enhance the experience of visitors to our centre. We meet with Museum Director the DHC’s partners, the Union of Jewish doing bad things to others have exciting plans for 2015, which begin with a series Sara J. Bloomfield, who was Women Durban, we have launched a of events at the end of January to commemorate the interested to learn more about but through this programme, project to provide these learners with 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. the work of the SAHGF sandwiches and juice to ensure that everything can change.’ None of our myriad activities would be possible without the support of they can learn on a full stomach. our generous benefactors; the wisdom of our Trustees; the dedication of Middle Tyria JSS School learner our volunteers; and of course our wonderful professional team. Thank you so much to all of you for your ongoing support - in particular my colleagues The DHC Library Richard Freedman and Tali Nates from the CTHC and the JHGC respectively. The shelves of the DHC Library continue Mary Kluk, Director to fill with a wide range of books and DVDs on the Holocaust and related topics. The The Democracy Development space has been used as a place to meet and Program (DDP) visited the DHC for an education exchange ideas. We have recently welcomed workshop. The DDP is a our new volunteer librarian, Heather Gale non-partisan, non-profit (left), to the DHC team. Heather retired as organisation that supports capacity building on the Music Librarian from the University of governance and civil society KwaZulu-Natal after many years of service, levels to ensure that both are and has been putting professional systems empowered for meaningful participation in South Africa’s in place for the smooth running and social transformation. expansion of the DHC library. 6 7 ‘A Snake Gives Eva Schloss Birth To A Snake’ Artworks created by An inspiring story of survival In partnership with the refugees Hate Crimes Working during World Refugee Day The DHC was honoured to host Holocaust Group, the DHC screened events survivor and renowned author Eva Schloss the remarkable film A Snake at a fundraising event at the centre. Gives Birth to a Snake. The function opened with a moving The documentary message by Rob Holding, Head of confronts the complex Academics at Kloof High School, who issues surrounding conflict spoke about the importance of history resolution, memory and as a tool for transformation and the power healing in communities of resources like the DHC in bringing emerging from genocide history to life for learners. and persecution. The audience listened in awe to After the screening, Eva’s inspiring story of survival and were guests were treated to a panel then taken on a short tour around the discussion on reconciliation centre by Eva, who stopped in at the in South Africa after 20 years Anne Frank Room to recall very personal of democracy with Fanie du memories of her close childhood friend Toit (Executive Director of and world-renowned step-sister. the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation) and Thembi Mtshali-Jones, (an activist and actor in the film). World Refugee Day The DHC marked World Refugee Day by participating in the Forced to Flee mini-film festival, held at various centres around Durban. Together with partner organisations Refugee Social Services, Alliance Française and Project Gateway, the series of activities brought together film, photography, visual art, music and crafts to raise awareness about the plight of refugees around the world. Mary Kluk and Eva Schloss in Actress Thembi Mtshali- As part of the festival, the DHC re-screened the DHC’s Anne Frank Room Jones, Executive Director of the Holocaust documentary Harbour of Hope the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation Fanie du Toit and hosted the moving exhibition Dialogue of and DHC Director Mary Kluk Civilisations by Art for Humanity. 8 9 Johannesburg Holocaust Volunteers’ Course & Genocide Centre

has been a year of growth at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC). 2014 Construction of our new centre is in its final and exciting stages and we look forward to welcoming you next year to its official opening. We salute members of our construction, exhibition and design teams, professional staff and volunteers for their dedication and commitment. The response to our call for JHGC We also thank most sincerely the City of Johannesburg, the SA National volunteers exceeded our expectations. Lotteries Board, Investec and all the many individuals, foundations, corporations More than 100 participants completed the and organisations that continue to support us so generously – we could not achieve 12-week volunteers’ course. We welcome all that we do without you! the assistance of so many committed and With the completion of our first volunteers’ course this year, our team of talented individuals who already assist with dedicated staff and volunteers grew exponentially. We continued our popular operations and outreach. Twinning Programme whereby more than 100 bar/batmitzvah children were Alphonse Safari receiving his certificate and resource material twinned with a child who perished in the Holocaust before reaching this milestone. We facilitated a broad range of educational programmes and hosted renowned ‘The programme was an absolute inspiration. I learnt international speakers and impactful film screenings to capacity audiences. We take this opportunity to thank the many organisations and institutions for partnering so much and am grateful to all the speakers for their HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library Photo Jewish HaYehudim us in these events, and for so generously making their venues available whilst David/HaChayim Jono © Photo valuable insight and knowledge.’ Course participant our centre is still under construction. This year we marked the 70th The JHGC is near completion, and will be opening soon! anniversary of the deportations from Hungary and the Island of Rhodes, and the 20th anniversary of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda that targeted the Tutsi minority. I had the honour of attending the official commemoration ceremony in Kigali. I thank the SAHGF trustees and staff, the JHGC committee, and Holocaust and Rwandan genocide survivors, for their ongoing efforts and encouragement. Photo: Julian Pokroy THE JHGC Tali Nates, Director PERMANENT EXHIBITION IS FUNDED BY 10 11 ‘21 Icons – Portrait of a Nation’

‘This inspired me to be more selfless, to try to The JHGC hosted a large number make a positive change of events in 2014, many of which and be brave enough not are featured in this review. The year ended with a month-long to give up.’ Grade 9 learner programme, comprising more than 30 events marking three significant anniversaries: the centenary of the beginning of World War I; the 75th anniversary of the start of World War II and the 20th commemoration of the 1994 Learners actively participating genocide in Rwanda. (See page 32 in a group discussion on how for programme partners).

the 21 Icons have inspired them Image credit: Gerhard Marx, ‘ISLAND III’

Survivor group meetings More than 1 000 learners Holocaust and Rwandan genocide survivors meet monthly and participated in the participate in programmes of particular interest to each group. 21 Icons education These successful and much-appreciated programmes are run by our programme led by dedicated volunteers Margaret Hoffmann, Shoshi Shachar, Trudy Arlene Sher. Friedland and Bonaventure Kageruka (a JHGC staff member). A group of Grade 9 learners are Below Holocaust survivors pictured here with with group coordinators Arlene (2nd left) and Shoshi Shachar and Rene Pozniak (right) Margaret Hoffmann

Our education team facilitated programmes for hundreds of educators, more than 4 000 learners and many adult groups in what was a busy and exciting year. A highlight was the hosting of an interactive human rights workshop A Rwandan alongside Adrian Steirn’s 21 Icons – Portrait of a Nation exhibition. This exhibition genocide celebrates the actions of those who laid the foundations for South Africa’s democracy, survivor engaging in setting an important example for learners. Another highlight was the human rights an activity

Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre Genocide & Holocaust Johannesburg programme conducted for the Peermont School Support Programme. on resilience 12 13

Holocaust Education High School programmes

Adult education ‘Despite her pain, The SAHGF offers educational programmes to adult Miriam gave me groups which examine topics such as valuing diversity and addressing prejudice in the workplace by using hope. We all have the history of the Holocaust as a starting point. our struggles, but Interacting with Holocaust survivors ‘personalises’ the history, making Adult groups include the South African Police they shouldn’t define learners aware of how persecution Services, Correctional Services, students, medical affects individuals. Holocaust survivor professionals, corporate groups and NGOs. us. We can rise Egon Sonnenschein gave a fascinating account of his life story to Grade 9 learners Programmes are specifically tailored to the above them and from St Cyprian’s High School, and context of each group, and particular focus is given change the world spoke to them about compassion, to the role that the profession played at the time courage and the power of forgiveness of the Holocaust. For example, in education by showing others a workshops run for the South Africa-Washington generosity of spirit.’ International Youth Leadership Programme by ‘It is more than a history The SAHGF continues to offer Grade 9 – 12 Dalisu Jwara, member educational programmes across the country. the CTHC and JHGC, the focus was on leadership of the SAWIP group that lesson – it is a way of during the Holocaust. visited the CTHC These programmes support the South African thinking that is taught here, Education Department’s National Curriculum. which should be adopted By learning about the Holocaust, learners are given a complex understanding of these by everyone if we want The Christian Bible Institute events, as well as the meaning of discrimination, visiting the DHC to live in a country free of democracy, consequences of bystander racism and prejudice.’ behaviour, valuing diversity, and how these affect them in South Africa today. Westerford High Grade 9 learner This leads them to explore concepts of human rights, making responsible choices and Guide Bev Cohen explains the model positive contributions to their communities, of the Treblinka death camp to Grade 9 and adopting a critical and constructive learners from Westerford High School approach to contemporary issues. This year, the SAHGF offered a special programme on the fragility of democracy to mark SA’s 20th year of freedom. Learners examined the Constitution of the Weimar Republic and considered the factors that weakened and finally destroyed it; and looked Members of the South Africa –Washington International Programme (SAWIP) visited the at the South African Constitution and the CTHC for a programme and meeting with Holocaust survivor Miriam Lichterman role they can play in strengthening it. 14 15 Funding from our generous sponsors has made it possible to give classroom support materials to participants of educator training workshops. Each school receives two educator’s manuals, 60 interactive learner workbooks, two DVDS and a 30-piece full-colour, laminated poster set. Educators work with the material throughout the workshop, so that they are confident in how to use the material in their lessons.

Right ‘The Holocaust – Lessons for Humanity’ Educator’s Pack

A SAHGF educators workshop in White River, Mpumalanga Educator training and resources A major part of the SAHGF’s work is training and supporting educators across the country to teach ‘The workshop Holocaust history as part of the National Curriculum. served as an eye- These workshops develop methodologies and content knowledge of the Holocaust and human opener for me. It rights. The connection to the history of apartheid is sharpened my skills examined, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences and strategies in dealing with and my teaching prejudice. strategies, especially Since 2007, the SAHGF education team has Wallacedene High how to tackle some reached close to 4 000 teachers from nearly 2 500 learners and educators schools across the country, providing them with the receiving a Truworths- sensitive issues.’ skills, knowledge and materials to more effectively sponsored Classroom Curriculum Support Ficksburg teach the subject. Educator, Materials pack from Sonja Keschner, Pancras Malani and Supported by a generous grant from Tracey Petersen 16 17 70th commemoration Events and Exhibitions of Rhodes and Hungary deportations United Nations International Day of Commemoration he SAHGF marked the 70th in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust anniversary of the deportations Tof the Rhodes and Hungarian Jews he SAHGF hosted moving ceremonies on 27 January under the United with a number of commemorative events, Nation’s theme for 2014, Journeys through the Holocaust. including memorial ceremonies, talks, T “This year we commemorate the anniversary of journeys to destruction screenings and partnerships. that two Jewish communities from different parts of Europe were Miriam Surmany, Victor Cadranel and Suzanne Alhadeff lit memorial candles at an event forced to take in 1944, namely that of the community of Greece hosted by the JHGC and the Johannesburg Sephardi Hebrew Congregation (JSHC) to mark the 70th commemoration of the July 1944 deportation of the Rhodes Jews to Auschwitz and the Jews of Hungary,” said Richard Freedman.

The SAHGF, Liliesleaf, and the Embassies of Israel, Hungary and Sweden hosted lectures by award-winning Swedish author and journalist Ingrid Carlberg seen below with Swedish Ambassador Anders Hagelberg. She spoke about the life, deeds and destiny of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg who was recognised for saving thousands The SAHGF and the Hungarian Embassy of Jews in Budapest • The CTHC ceremony included in 1944 and who addresses by Mr Patrick Kawuma-Male, hosted screenings of the filmFateless . Hungarian Ambassador Béla László is the focus of her Head of Field: UN High Commission for biography There Refugees SA, Israel Ambassador H.E. addressed the audience in Cape Town. He is seen above with his wife Julia, Is a Room Here Arthur Lenk and MEC for Education in Waiting for You… the Western Cape Mr Donald Grant; the German Consul General Roland Herrmann lighting of candles by survivors; and the and Honorary Consul of the Philippines awarding of the Marlene Silbert Prize in Steven Chaimowitz The Greek and Holocaust Education to Hannah Carrim. Jewish communities of Cape Town hosted • At the DHC, keynote speaker Archie ‘The Shoah was the worst a screening of the Findlay of the District Grand Master of the tragedy of humankind, yet the filmIn the Shadow English Constituency of KwaZulu-Natal of the Acropolis, spoke about the persecution of dangers are regrettably still which tells one the Freemasons by the Nazis regime. family’s story of • Together with the United Nations present ... Holding a memorial survival during Information Centre (UNIC) and the Dr Rob Rozett, Director of Yad the Holocaust in Ditsong Museum of Military History, the Vashem Libraries, was the keynote like we have today can serve Greece. The event JHGC hosted a commemorative event. speaker at the Cape Town and was an opportunity Rob Rozett also spoke to 350 learners Johannesburg events. His lecture was not only as a tribute, but as a to honour Righteous Among at Orange Farm. entitled How did it happen in 1944? warning and as a lesson.’ the Nations. Director of the Jewish The destruction of Hungarian Jewry Museum of Greece, Zanet Battinou and Hungarian Ambassador Béla Laszlo Ambassador of Greece, Mrs Maria I. at the screening of Fateless Diamantopoulou delivered addresses. 18 19 Eva in Amsterdam, 1940 Anne Frank ‘We should all A History for Today try to live in The exhibition Anne Frank: A History for Today, loaned to the SAHGF by harmony. There the Anne Frank House, was displayed is much more in Hermanus and Muizenberg. work to be done In Hermanus, the CTHC ran workshops for educators, who received to try to change The Holocaust: Lessons for Humanity the world.’ education packs; and worked with over 300 learners from the area, using the exhibition to teach them about In Whom Can I Still Trust? Eva Schloss Anne Frank and the Holocaust.

© Jono David/HaChayim HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library A responsibility to remember

Dr Pierre Lemonde (French Embassy), Catherine Conference in Kenya Nguegan (Alliance Française), Charles Courdent The SAHGF and the SA Jewish Board (French Institute of SA), Norma Roberts (VUT Richard Freedman attended of Deputies hosted Holocaust survivor, Transforming our Future: Setting an library), Prof Alexandre Sebastiani (Alliance humanitarian and Anne Frank’s step-sister, Française, Vanderbijlpark) and Janine Cohen African Agenda in Kenya (JHGC) at the opening of the exhibition at the hosted by Pan Africa ILGA. Eva Schloss, in the week of Yom HaShoah. Vaal University of Technology He gave a presentation on Eva’s message was particularly In Whom Can I Still Trust? and discussed the impact pertinent as she described her life since The travelling exhibition In Whom Can I of the exhibition in South the Holocaust, and Africa, and its importance how the persecution Muizenberg High guides taking learners Still Trust?’, which examines the persecution from Kronendal through the exhibition in the struggle for sexual she experienced had of homosexuals during the Nazi era, has minorities’ rights on the continent. continued to attract attention across South The Jewish community of Nairobi also a profound impact In Muizenberg, the education team Africa and further afield. hosted a presentation on the exhibition. on her long after she hosted a first-ever workshop to train The exhibition opened in South Africa in was freed from the learners to be exhibition guides. These 2013 and has since travelled to nine venues, camps. Reflecting on peer guides worked with over 400 including five university campuses and the what has changed school learners, as well as members of Natal Museum, where it was the backdrop to since the Shoah, Eva Eva Schloss the public. speaking at the DHC the Hate Crimes programme hosted by the said that “the world Gay and Lesbian Network. is different, but at the same time we ‘As communities from GALA (Gay and Lesbian Memory in haven’t learned from the past. There is different backgrounds, let Action), in consultation with the SAHGF, still discrimination and fanaticism.” developed a companion exhibition entitled Learners from Verney College at a Eva emphasised how the Holocaust us work together to avoid The Struggle within the Struggle, examining JHGC-facilitated workshop Challenging changed people for the rest of their lives; any type of discrimination.’ the history and development of LGBTI Homophobia, which taught about the how its effects are felt in new generations; persecution of homosexuals by the Nazi Nicolette Botha-Guthrie, Executive rights in South Africa against the backdrop regime and enabled learners to examine and that everyone has a responsibility Mayor, Overstrand at the opening

Events and Exhibitions of the struggle for democracy. homophobia in society today to remember. of the exhibition in Hermanus 20 21 ‘Harbour of Hope’ ‘No Place on Earth’ The SAHGF and the Embassy of Sweden The SAHGF was honoured to host hosted screenings of the documentary the African continent’s premiere Harbour of Hope, which tells of camp screenings of the documentary No survivors arriving at the harbour town of Place on Earth at all three centres. Malmö, Sweden in 1945. The award-winning film tells the Interspersing rich archival footage with present-day interviews, director tale of five Ukrainian Jewish families Magnus Gertten (above) – whose father witnessed the historic docking as a boy – who sought asylum in underground weaves a poignant story about how an individual’s choices can overcome cruelty. caves to escape Nazi persecution. All this was made more real Their harrowing story of strength when the screenings were followed and survival is unearthed decades by discussion with the director and later and told in the documentary. with Irene Krausz-Fainman, The screenings were made even a survivor featured in the film. more poignant by the presence of Zack Stermer, grandson of survivor Above Holocaust survivor Irene Krausz- Members of the Stermer family, Korolowka Fainman and film director Magnus 1936 Standing: Nissel, Chana, Saul, Fishel and Sam Stermer; and the film’s director Gertten with Richard Freedman Yetta. Seated: Esther and Shabsy, Henia and Sonia Janet Tobias. ‘The Ghosts of the Third Reich’ ‘The film is about the resilience of The SAHGF, WIZO and the human spirit. I am particularly Liliesleaf hosted nationwide glad that it is being shown in screenings of the documentary South Africa, where there are The Ghosts of the Third Reich, which explores the transmission shining examples of this.’ of trauma and the impact of the Janet Tobias, director of No Place on Earth Ray and Sandra Godfrey (screening Holocaust on the descendants of sponsors) with their niece Candice Stark, Zack Stermer, and Tracey Petersen both perpetrators and victims. ‘Ideology and Crime in the Third Reich’ The DHC screening was followed by a conversation between Thomas French historian and specialist on Hagspihl, whose father was a member national-socialist Germany, Dr Johann of the Hitler Youth; and Tali Nates, Chapoutot lectured on Ideology and Crime whose father was rescued by Oskar Schindler in the Third Reich. The SAHGF partnered with Liliesleaf, The French Institute Right Thomas and Marion Hagspihl Jerome Chevrier (IFAS), Dr Johann with Tali Nates, Mary Kluk and (IFAS) and Mémorial de la Shoah to Chapoutot, Tali Nates and Nic Wolpe

Events Events and Exhibitions Laurieanne Baitz (Chair, WIZO Durban) host these lectures. (Liliesleaf) 22 23 Reconciliation 20 years on 20th anniversary The CTHC, the Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies and the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation hosted a panel discussion evaluating reconciliation in Rwanda of the genocide and South Africa 20 years on. Tali Nates (JHGC) and Vivence Kalitanya (founder and chair of the Rwandan Heritage Foundation) shared their perspectives on in Rwanda steps and challenges towards reconciliation in Rwanda. To mark the end of the 100 days of Below Tali Nates attended Commemoration, the The SAHGF joined the Rwandan community in the Kigali International Forum JHGC and Liliesleaf Trust commemorating the 20th anniversary of the genocide on Genocide, After Genocide: hosted a screening of against the Tutsis in Rwanda, in which almost a million Examining Legacy, Taking Responsibility and participated Shake Hands with the Tutsis were murdered in 100 days in 1994 Devil – The Journey of in the Walk to Remember Romeo Dallaire from Parliament to Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on 7 April. Commemoration events Prof Jeremy Sarkin, Vivence Kalitanya, Gwynne Robins The JHGC and Ditsong Military Museum hosted a (SAJBD), Father Michael Lapsley (Institute for the moving commemoration, which included survivors sharing Healing of Memories) and Richard Freedman their testimonies, a screening of the film Defying Genocide and a keynote address by Advocate Lawrence Mushwana, ‘The best way to honour the memory Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission. The CTHC and the Rwandan community hosted a of those murdered ... is to build a world commemoration, which included the lighting of where the international community candles and addresses by Dr Tim Murithi (Head of Programme: Justice and Reconciliation in Africa at permits no people to stand alone when the Institute of Justice and Reconciliation (IJR)) and threatened by genocide.’ the High Commissioner of Rwanda to South Africa, Dr. Simon Adams, Executive Director of the HE Mr Vincent Karega. Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Above Holocaust Model UN session survivor Ella Blumenthal for learners and Dr Tim Murithi in Tali Nates and Bonaventure conversation Kageruka (JHGC) were Right H.E. Vincent adjudicators at a Mini Model Karega, High UN session for learners from Commissioner of 15 schools, arranged by the the Rwandan High SA Institute of International Commission in Pretoria, Affairs. In commemoration Musoni Mugisha and of the 20th anniversary of Hamish Paterson the Rwandan genocide, (Ditsong National the session took the form Museum of Military of an historical UN Security History) at the JHGC Council session on the commemoration event situation in Rwanda in 1994. Photo © Jono David/HaChayim HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library 24 25 International activities Seminars, Conferences and Programmes During the course of 2014, SAHGF representatives were invited to participate in many seminars, conferences and programmes. Research presented at UNESCO Consultations Tracey Petersen (CTHC Education Director) • Consultation for an AU Human Rights Memorial at Constitution Hill: was invited to present a paper at UNESCO’s Tali Nates and Lauren Segal commemorative programme marking the UN • Consultation with Leeds University, Department of German, in the design International Day of Commemoration of Victims of the travelling exhibition Germany’s Confrontation with the Holocaust in of the Holocaust at its headquarters in Paris. the Global Context: Richard Freedman, Tracey Petersen, Michal Singer, Tracey presented her findings of a research Orli Barnett and Linda Hackner study she conducted with 344 Grade 10 learners from a diverse range of schools in the Cape Conferences and seminars Peninsula in 2013. The study gauged what students • Pedagogical Research in Holocaust Education: How to Assess Policies and considered to be significant about learning about Practices? UNESCO International Bureau of Education and the Georg the Holocaust, and whether they believed this had Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research, UNESCO Conference, helped them understand the history of apartheid, UNESCO Paris, 27 January 2014: Tracey Petersen or any other history of gross human rights abuses • Colloquium on Reconciliation, Intergenerational Trauma and Higher Education, or genocide. Tracey Petersen University of Cape Town HIV/AIDS, Inclusivity and Change Unit (HAICU): Tali Nates, Richard Freedman, Tracey Petersen and Michal Singer Left The SAHGF is proud to work with • Creating the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre – Reflections on Salzburg Global Seminars. Tracey Holocaust and Genocide Education in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Institute of Petersen and Tali Nates presented at Education’s Centre for Holocaust Education, University of London: Tali Nates the seminar Holocaust and Genocide Education: Sharing Experience Across • After Genocide: Examining Legacy, Taking Responsibility, Kigali, Rwanda: Borders and are pictured here with Tali Nates Solange Umulisa (Deputy Country • 9th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference: Tali Nates Director, Aegis Trust, Rwanda), Navras Jaat Aafreedi (Gautam Buddha • Salzburg Global Seminar, Session 535. Holocaust and Genocide Education: University, India), and Nadine N. Nshimiri- Sharing Experience Across Borders: Tracey Petersen and Tali Nates mana (teacher training officer, Rwanda). • Yad Vashem 9th International Conference on Holocaust Education. Through Our Own Eyes: Reflecting on the Holocaust from Generation to Generation: Right The SAHGF facilitated a Holocaust Richard Freedman, Tali Nates and Mary Kluk education workshop in Namibia, at the • International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) Pan African Conference, invitation of the Museums Association of Nairobi: Richard Freedman Namibia and the University of Namibia for their students, educators and members. • Holocaust and Democratic Values: Educational Challenge, Lohamei Hagetaot The workshop included discussion of the (Association of Holocaust Organisations): Tali Nates genocide of the Herero by German colonial • 4th Global Conference: International Network of Genocide Scholars troops in Namibia between 1904 and 1908, and the relationship between that genocide (INoGS), Cape Town: Richard Freedman, Tali Nates, Mary Kluk, Tracey and the Holocaust. All participants were Petersen, Michal Singer, Linda Hackner, Arlene Sher, Maureen Caminsky given SAHGF The Holocaust: Lessons for and Mduduzi Ntuli Humanity Education Packs. 26 27 Thank you to the benefactors, anonymous and listed below, Partners, connections 2014 Benefactors whose generosity enables the SAHGF to fulfil its mission

Connections and partnerships strengthen ties in all areas of the SAHGF’s work. Cohen Estate late Joseph Feinstein Johannesburg Kurgan Icky & Avril CTHC (Kamondo) Gross Sidney & Queenie Kurland Matilda • Adam Mazo (Coexist) • Embassy of the • Kaplan Centre (UCT) • The Human Rights Abe Barron Charitable Trust Cohen Jonathan & Karen Gutkin Melvyn & Sharon Lamkin Jill • Aegis Trust UK Republic of France • Lawyers for Human Media Centre Abelkop Percy Cohen Leon & Bev Gutter Pinchas & Dorothy Lamkin Justin Abrahams Sam & Pat • Alliance Française SA • Embassy of the Rights • The International Cohen Stewart & Cynthia Haas family Lampel Estate late Claire Abrahams Seymour & Yettie Cormack Caroline Halfon Ian & Belynda Landecker Robert & Leslie • Anne Frank House Republic of Hungary • Liliesleaf Trust Holocaust • Embassy of the • March of the Living Remembrance Alliance Abrahamson Estate late Curitz Jonathan & Roy Halfon Jack & Violette Lazarus B & GW • Art for Humanity A & S Favish Lazarus Bernhard & Pearl Republic of Italy • Mémorial de la Shoah • The Sephardi Hebrew Daitsh Estate late Stephen B • Association Abrahamson Shaun Danon Marcel & Mathy Hariton Blanka Lazarus Miriam of Holocaust • Embassy of the • Monash University Congregation & Janine David Graaff Foundation Harold & Beatrice Kramer Lazarus Ronald & Tamar Organisations (AHO) Republic of Poland • Muizenberg High • UJW Abramowitz Paul, Joseph Davis Freda Foundation Lazarus Sidney & Gaynor • British Council (SA) • Embassy of the State • Museum of African • UNESCO & David Derman Emanuel, Shulamit Harris Ivan & Dannielle Leiserowitz Michael • Cape Peninsula of Israel Design (MOAD) • UNHCR Abrams Charles & Renée & Ruth Jowell Harry and Bertha Tuch & Sylvia Ackerman Family Levin Philip, Jack, Pearl, University of • Embassy of the Swiss • Office of the Chief • UN Information Centre Diamond Gerald & Ashna CharitableTrust Confederation of Rabbi of SA • UNISA Foundation Diamond Mandy & Gavin Hasson David & Renee & Maureen Nates Technology Ackerman Raymond Hasson Renée Levine Milton & Tamara • University of Diamond Searle & Maureen • Cape Teaching and Switzlerland • Overstrand & Wendy Dogon Denise Heller Israel & Zelda Levitas Ben & Esta Leadership Institute • eThekwini Municipality Municipality Cape Town Ania and Michael Pevsner Donald Gordon Foundation Heller Simon, David & Levitt Glenda & Abel (CTLI) • Freemasons, District • Prague Jewish • University of Charitable Trust Dr Rabbi Kopper & Lena Yona Ann Goldberg Levy Estate late Rachel • Cape Town Hebrew Grand Lodge of KZN Museum KwaZulu-Natal Anstey Errol, Lorraine Stollard Charitable & Etta Heller Levy Ivan & Barbara Congregation • Friends of Music • Project Gateway • University of Leeds & family Trust Heneck Harold & Sheila Levy Leslie & Anita Arcus Sylvia & Hinda • Centre for Curating the • French Institute of SA • Proof: Media for • University of Eric & Sheila Samson Hirsch Freddy & Aggie Lewin Haylon & Lauraine • GALA Social Justice Johannesburg Blumberg Foundation Hirschmann Geoffrey Lewis Myrna Archive (UCT) Arthur Andersen Fabian Selwyn & Rayna Hirschsohn Clive & Tammy Lewis Sam & Lynne • City of Johannesburg • Gay and Lesbian • Rabbi Cyril Harris • University of London Arthur, David & Percy Feigenbaum Shirley Hodes Peter & Liz Lewis Stanley & Zea • Constitution Hill Alliance Network Community Centre • University of Pretoria Karbet Trust Feinblum Robert & Dianne Hoffman Lester Lichterman Miriam • Consulate of Greece • Goethe-Institut • Refugee Social • University of Avzaradel Estate late Bellina Feitelson Zas & Stella & Maryanne Lipinski I Kenneth in Cape Town • Hate Crimes Working Services Southampton Bagraim Michael & Patsy Ferber Cyril & Moira Hofmann Raymond Lipshitz Jossel & Liz • Ditsong Museum of Group • Rosa Luxemburg • University of the Bank Norman & Raie & family Horwitz David & Merle Lipworth Myrna Military History • History Society of Stiftung Western Cape Barnett Clifford & Natalie Fine Issy (Azriel) Hurwitz Andrew Loewenstein Rudi & Pauly Beare Eric & Coral Hyman Goldberg Lowenthal Norman • Durban Magistrates Durban Girls’ High • Salzburg Global • University of the & Josephine Beare Jonathan Fintz Joe & Karen Foundation & Ronnie • Education Africa School Seminars Witwatersrand Beck Graham & Rhona Fintz Violette I, T & R Cohen Charitable Lubner Bertie & Hilary • Embassy of Japan • IHLIA • SAJBD • USC Shoah Beekman Cecil & Roslyn Flax Jeffrey & Barbara Trust Luntz Angela June • Embassy of the • ILGA • SA History Archive Foundation Bengis Arnie Florence Michael & Ceris Israel Raphael & Martine & Maurice Hellenic Republic • Independent Projects • SAJM • USHMM Berger Milton & Helen Franco Mimo & Marilyn Israel Stella Luntz Maurice & Angela • Embassy of the Federal Trust • Stellenbosch University • Vaal University of Berman Alan Frankel Jonny & Shelly Jacobs Gerson & Dee June, Woolf & Renée Republic of Germany • Iziko Museums • The Democracy Technology Bernstein Garvin & Glenda Freedman Celeste Jaffee Laurie & Jean Rakin & families • Embassy of the of Cape Town Development Program • Voices of Rwanda Bloomberg David Freedman Richard JAKAMaR Trust Lurie Edward & Zofja Blumberg Kenneth Friedland David & Marilyn Jerusalmi Estate Late Sara & family Kingdom of Sweden • Jacob Gitlin Library • The Graham • WIZO & Tammy Friedlander Dick & Phyllis Joffe Eric & Joan Lyons Sharron & Malcolm • Embassy of the • Jewish Genealogical and Rhona Beck • Yad Vashem Blumenthal Ella Friedlander Geoff & Anne Joffe Gordon & Mathy Maister Dennis & Gerda Republic of Austria Society of SA Foundation • Yahad-In Unum Bnoth Zion Association Friedman Abe & Micky Joffe Joe & Leila Maitland Hebrew Boiskin Stan & Li Friedman Barry & Karen Jowell Neil & Cecil families Congregation Trust The CTHC, Hellenic Community of Cape Borstrock Jeff & Renee Friedman Benjamin & Jill Kaimowitz Bennie Mallel Joe & Nicole Bowman John & Winifred Galombik Arnold & Yvonne Kaimowitz Leon Mallinick Gerald & Bella Town, Greek Consulate of Cape Town Breskal Geoffrey & Abira Garber Arnold & Sarita 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Broll Jonathan & Ida Gershater family Kaplan Monty & Sybil Markovitz Leon & Anthula Bruch Gerda Gershman Selwyn & Denese Karabelnik Lozer & Rita Marks Jossy & Judy Front row Zanet Battinou (Jewish Museum Budow Meyer & Tessa Gerson Barry Karol Louis & Sonia Marks Solly & Inge of Greece), Ambassador of Greece HE Ms Burg family Giger Stan & Cecilia Katz Lance & Kim Marshall Mel & Norma Maria Diamantopoulou, Mrs Kathy Christelis Cape SA Jewish Board Ginsburg Cyril & Rochelle Katz Michael & Babette Matheson Nathan & Cecily of Deputies Godfrey Howard & Gillian Katzeff Howard & Alison Mauerberger Foundation and Richard Freedman. Back row Nassos Cape Town Progressive Godfrey Raymond & Sandra Kaye Denis & Bernice Fund Martalas (President: Hellenic Community Jewish Congregation Goldin Jack & Ethel Keren Shmuel Max & Rose Leiserowitz of CT), Mano Christelis (great-grandson of Castle Arnold & Sybil Goldschmidt Family Kirsh Issie & Mushe Foundation Castle Eddie & Moonyeen Foundation Kirsh Natie & Frances Mazinter Rodney & Mavis, rescuer Hariklia Sayanou), Consul of Greece Cesman family Goldstone, Richard Klein Max & Debbie V Mazinter, L & Mr Thomas Matsoukas, Ambassador of Israel Chaim & Jessie Cantor & Noleen Kochav Zvi David H Mazinter, D & HE Mr Arthur Lenk, His Eminence Archbishop Charitable Trust Gore Vinny, Esther & Kosviner Neville & Hazel D Cohen, D & S Chief Rabbi CK Harris Rochelle Levy Kovensky Mike & Nina Kirshenbaum Sergio Kykkotis (Greek Orthodox Church Cape Memorial Foundation Gorvy Harold & Annette Krawitz Philip & Michele Melnick Leslie & Anne Metropol) and Terry Christelis (Mano’s son) Chipkin Bernard & Jill Grant Thornton Kessel Kruskal Lennie & Jocelyn Menasce Elsie 28 29 Mendel Estate late Schachat Gordon & Pam Wellington Hebrew Moshal Brian, Lois, Cohen Jack Lurie Steve & Rahle Brick by Brick donations Kruger Jean Egon Benno Schachat Louis & Charlotte Congregation Matthew, Andrew The Core Computer Macsteel Services (Pty) Ltd Abramson Warren Levenstein Eric Meyer Hirsch Goldschmidt Schapiro Barry & Judy Widan brothers & Greg Business (Pty) Ltd Marble Classic Balkind Les and Irene Lewis Myrna Foundation Schlosberg Benny & Rica Wilder Leon & Sybil Nathan Ruth, Marcel, Corobrik March of the Living Barnes Doron and Nicky Libhaber Dr. Elena Noemi Meyerowitz Colin Searll Aaron Winnikow Sylvia & family Linda & family Datnow Colin International Adult Benchmark Signs Liebhaber E N & Barbara Seeff Samuel & Simone Wistyn Richard Peter Letschert Trust De Becker Laura Group 2012 Bender Isaac Lifshitz Stacey Puterman Family Meyerowitz Dave & Chavie Segal Sherna & family Witkin Arnie & Roni Demby Rochy & Alan Mark Klein Productions Berant Guitta Lissoos Dr. I Meyerowitz Lollie & Jackie Wolman Gerald Puterman & family Seidel Wolfe & Berenice Mayers Herschel Berl Goldfinger Lopato Madeleine Meyersohn Eric & Jill Sephardi Hebrew & Berenice Jeffrey,Allan,Ivan, Diamond Aubrey & Brenda & Charlene Nelkenbaum, Hana March of the Living Miller Bob & Lorraine Congregation, Yach Theodore & Michelle Colin & David & family Melnick Sean & Lindy Berger Szechter, Yosef International Adult Miller Harold & Rachel Cape Town YAD Rogoff Joyce, Debbie DIY Depot (Machet family) Miller Allan Gurwisz Slowatek Group 2013 Miller Isy & Rita & family Shap Gerald & Elsa Yankelowitz Estate late Kalwerisky, Colin The Donald Novick Trust Miller Philip (Slowechik), Malka Moritz Martin & Judy Shapiro Barnet & Asher I I (Solly) Rogoff Embassy of Hungary Mitzvah Trust Winer Slowatek Matoshac Gala Nestadt Larry & Cheryl She’erith Hapletah, Zive Bernard & Yvette Rosen Judi Embassy of Japan Moritz Martin & Judy Bernstein Family Mazansky Ernest Newman Ada & Abe Cape Town Zulman Arnold Rozentvaig family Embassy of the Czech MPR Naturale Stone Bew Lynesse Mehl Brian & Phyllis Nick Dennis & Hilary Shill Louis & Mavis & Rosemary Rubin Urri & Cookie Republic Nates Clive Bidvest Properties (Pty) Ltd Melamed Caron Novick Dave Shub Stewart & Pat S.E.M. 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30 31 Sponsorships In addition to the generous contributions from benefactors to the Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg Centres towards capital expenditure and annual running costs, we acknowledge the sponsors who have funded significant national projects and programmes in 2014.

Education Sponsors Provincial educator training Cape Union Mart Group (Pty) Ltd, Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Departments of Education: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu- Natal, Mpumalanga, North West and Western Cape, The Victor Daitz Foundation, Travelcorp, RAM Hand-to-Hand CouriersTM (Pty) Ltd Diversity training South African Police Services, Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies, Department of Correctional Services, South African National Defence Force – Military Academy, Investec Educational materials Truworths Chairman’s Foundation, Cape Union Mart Group (Pty) Ltd, and development Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Sponsor-a-School Programme Cape Union Mart Group (Pty) Ltd, HCI Foundation White Rose Art & Writing Carine Glass, Ziv Okun and friends Competition Archive Project Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany

Public programmes DHC exhibitions, events and The Victor Daitz Foundation Children’s Memorial United Nations Holocaust United Nations Information Centre, Pretoria; United Nations, New York; Memorial Day Yad Vashem and Embassy of the State of Israel Visiting scholars Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden, French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), Isaac and Jessie Kaplan Centre for Jewish Studies and Research (UCT), Liliesleaf, Limmud South Africa, Mémorial de la Shoah, Ralph and Sue Stern (USA), Ray and Philip Godfrey, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Anne Frank – A History Anne Frank House (Amsterdam), The Dutch Ministry of Culture, Hermanus for Today exhibition Hebrew Congregation, Overstrand Municipality and the Western Cape Metro South Education District Tourism In Whom Can I Still Trust? Alliance Française (Vanderbijlpark), Centre for Human Rights, University of exhibition Pretoria, Gay and Lesbian Network, Natal Museum, Open Society Foundation South Africa, French Institute of South Africa, Vaal University of Technology Remember Not To Forget Philip and Michele Krawitz and family Eva Schloss visit SA Jewish Board of Deputies Reconciliation 20 years on SA Jewish Board of Deputies, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation ‘Learning about the Holocaust In the Shadow of the Acropolis Cape SAJBD, Greek Consulate in Cape Town, Hellenic Community of Cape Town, Laura Zelle shows us how important it is not to Passion and Prejudice: German Consulate General in Cape Town, Embassy of the Federal Republic Forbidden Composers of Germany, Ian Burgess Simpson Pianos The Rwanda genocide Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU), University of judge or discriminate against others … survivors’ group the Witwatersrand From the Trenches of the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Goethe-Institut, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of I think today’s programme gave Marne to the Hills of Rwanda Germany, French Institute (IFAS), Alliance Française, British Council (South Africa), South African History Archive (SAHA), European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), UNISA; University of the Witwatersrand, Em- me a lot of courage.’ bassy of the Republic of France, Belgian Embassy, The Bioscope, Constitution Hill, Ditsong National Museum of Military History, Instituto Camões, Liliesleaf Grade 11 learner from Ceres High School, after a visit to the CTHC All donations to the SAHGF are tax deductible in terms of Section 18 (A) of the Income Tax Act. Audited financial statements are available on request. 33

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