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The Jasenovac Research Institute

presents an educational forum on

JASENOVAC AND THE HOLOCAUST IN YUGOSLAVIA - A SUPPRESSED CHAPTER IN HOLOCAUST HISTORY

with presentations by

Vladimir Brodich
Survivor of the Holocaust in Yugoslavia

Craig Pearson, M.D.
Director, Jasenovac Research Institute

Barry Lituchy
History Dept., Kingsborough Community College, C.U.N.Y.
National Coordinator of the Jasenovac Research Institute

The Jasenovac death camps, run by the fascist regime in the Independent State of Croatia from 1941 to 1945, was one of the largest concentration camp complexes in the war. Its story however has been neglected by most Holocaust discussions and institutions. Estimates of the men, women and children murdered there range up to 700,000.

This forum presents a general overview of the history of the Holocaust in Yugoslavia and the role of the notorious Jasenovac camps and their significance for contemporary history. It also examines the ways in which this history has been suppressed, distorted or misunderstood, including in recent years. It will consider the need for commemoration and reparations as well as greater education, and open the discussion to the audience. This event provides a rare opportunity to hear the perspective of a Survivor of this largely ignored tragedy. It will also examine the long term connections between the Holocaust in Yugoslavia and post-war fascist and Islamic fundamentalist political movements in the Balkans. And it will provide a plan for action for future activities.

WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 2003 from 3:30 - 5:30 PM
(REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 3 PM)

WHERE: Jewish Community Center of Tempe, Arizona
1521 South Indian Bend Road, Tempe, AZ.

ADMISSION FREE
Sponsored by the Jasenovac Research Institute

For more information, directions and visitor parking passes please call 480-897-0588.

Serbian Holocaust Survivor Vladimir Brodich recounts his and his
family's experiences at the Croatian death camp complex at Jasenovac
at the JRI educational forum in Tempe, Arizona on 18 May 2003

Serbian Holocaust Survivor Vladimir Brodich recounts his experience
at the Croatian death camps at JRI forum in Tempe, Arizona 18 May 2003

Vladimir Brodich and JRI Director Craig Pearson, M.D. speaking at the
Jewish Community Center of Tempe, Arizona at the JRI forum on the
Holocaust in Yugoslavia

Vladimir Brodich and JRI National Coordinator Barry Lituchy speaking at
the Jewish Community Center in Tempe, Arizona on Jasenovac and
the Holocaust in Yugoslavia