Never To Forget, Holocaust, Never To Happen Again –music writes memories

About the organisation:
Serbian – Jewish Choral Society (SJCS) was established in Belgrade in 1876, but was registered, for the first time in 2010. Its mission is to achieve highest musical level, carry out projects in the field of social responsibility, building tolerance and remembrance. Its motto is the idea of cultural diversity, inter cultural and interfaith dialogue. Priority is to preserve, cherish and promote Jewish musical heritage, Serbian and world choral music of all epochs and styles *singing in Hebrew, ladino, Yiddish, Latin, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Old Slavic, Russian,etc.). Special attention is paid to building tolerance and Remembrance (Holocaust), fight against prejudices, stereotypes, discrimination, Racism, Anti-Semitism, Xenophobia. SJCS’s programmes establish intercultural dialogue and all a.m

More information: www.sjpd.rs

About the project:
“Never To Forget, Holocaust, Never To Happen Again –music writes memories” – combating prejudices, discrimination, racism, anti-Semitism xenophobia

Public lectures/workshops comprising History, Music, Psychology and a survivor’s story, organized in Belgrade, Serbian cities, across Europe and in the region, for the young (primarily high schools pupils), teachers, students, wide audience, one for media and city authorities. Moderator conducts the lecture (1.40 h) linking the Choir, Historian, and Psychologist with the Survivor’s story. Music is introducing the period, atmosphere and event. The Historian explains historical facts, figures, dates (PP Presentation), while the Survivor tells personal, true story on his/her (family) suffering. Short description of (Jewish) life in Belgrade and the country (Europe) before the War, during (manipulation, humiliation, restrictions, extermination, camps, fighting), and after. Documentary photos complement the lecture. Learning on sites of suffering (Staro sajmiste, Jajinci, Banjica, etc.).

Activity 1. Workshop
Activity 2. Research – questionnaire results/replies systematized, analyzed ,
printed as brochure + exchange (country comparison)
Activity 3. Survivor’s story recorded (DVD distribution)
Activity 4. School competition on Holocaust and combating prejudices/
discrimination
Activity 5. Follow up Conference
Activity 6. Concert (final lecture) - Intercultural Musical Holiday Evening
+ exchange

More information can be read in the attached document.

Partners searched:
EU Member States and other countries participating in Europe for Citizens Programme.
Schools, universities, municipalities, related civil society (other) organizations, institutes, organizations …



INSTITUTION Serbian – Jewish Choral Society
TYPE OF INSTITUTION Other
CONTACT NAME Marlena Weinberger Pavlovic
CONTACT E-MAIL marlenaudruzenje@ikom.rs
COUNTRY Serbia
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME Europe for Citizens / European remembrance
PROJECT TOPIC Never To Forget, Holocaust, Never To Happen Again –music writes memories
WORKING LANGUAGE EN
EXPIRATION DATE 28.02.2017.
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