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The True Story of Ruth Kapp Hartz

January 30 @ 2:00 pm - March 12 @ 3:30 pm
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Hidden: The True Story of Ruth Kapp Hartz
Hidden, a program presented together with HAMEC, Women of KI, Adult Ed, Meyers Library, & TJ Museum Hidden: The True Story of Ruth Kapp Hartz, on Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance $20. At the door $25. Checks payable to HAMEC, mailed to KI, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Hidden is a musical written by David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans based on the true story of Ruth Kapp Hartz, who as a young Jewish girl was hidden in Southern France during World War II. Ruth will talk about her experiences and introduce the program. David & Jenny will perform songs from the musical, joined by Hope Wesley Harrison and Justin Solonynka of Acoustic Blender.
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January 30 @ 2:00 pm
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March 12 @ 3:30 pm
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January 27th: Night of remembrance

On January 27th, HAMEC and Congregations Keneseth Israel and Or Hadash came together for a night of remembrance and song in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Descendent speaker Richard Bank shared his family's survival story, and combined choirs from both congregations performed a variety of pieces, including "Ani Maanim," "Es Brent," and excerpts from "Brundibar," the children's opera composed and performed in Theresienstadt. Click the button below to view the full performance.

Singers from KI's youth choir, Zachor, perform.
Singers from KI's youth choir, Zachor, perform.
Cantor Amy Levy performs with Rabbi Ben David, Holocaust survivor and HAMEC board member Ruth Hartz, also Ruth's guest, Barry Zimmerman
Cantor Amy Levy performs with Rabbi Ben David, Holocaust survivor and HAMEC board member Ruth Hartz, also Ruth's guest, Barry Zimmerman
HAMEC Program and Collections Director Katie Lowe introduces speaker Richard Bank.
HAMEC Program and Collections Director Katie Lowe introduces speaker Richard Bank.
Performers from Or Hadash and Keneseth Israel perform.
Performers from Or Hadash and Keneseth Israel perform.
Performers from Or Hadash and Keneseth Israel perform select pieces from "Brundibar.
Performers from Or Hadash and Keneseth Israel perform select pieces from "Brundibar.
Descendent speaker Richard Bank shares the story of his family's survival in Theresienstadt.
Descendent speaker Richard Bank shares the story of his family's survival in Theresienstadt.
Cantor Amy Levy and Or Hadash singer perform
Cantor Amy Levy and Or Hadash singer perform
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