Film Screening: A Voice Among the Silent

In commemoration of Kristallnacht, please we invite the community for an important film screening at Beth Jacob.

A Voice Among the Silent
The Legacy of James G. McDonald
A Film by Shuli Eshel

Post screening discussion with filmmaker Shuli Eshel followed by DVD signing. Free of Charge • Refreshments will be served.

This is the first documentary to shine light on one man’s remarkable efforts to warn the world of Hitler’s plan for the Jews. James McDonald, League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, was one of the first Americans
to meet face-to-face with Hitler in 1933, and repeatedly warned world leaders, including President Franklin Roosevelt and future Pope Pius XII, of the looming tragedy he foresaw. McDonald worked tirelessly to find safe
havens for Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany before and during the Holocaust, ultimately saving the lives of over 2,000 Jews.

James McDonald went on to become the first U.S. Ambassador to Israel, and playeda pivotal role in aiding the new state and shaping the American-Israeli friendship.McDonald spoke up when others were silent. His bravery is a model for human decency and courage that is as relevant today as it was 80 years ago.Film is based on McDonald’s own diaries, which were discovered in 2003.
For more information visit www.avoiceamongthesilent.com