Ralph Goldman’s memorial evening
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Date of event:
22.10.2014
Beginning:
19:00 Location:
Nikitskaya JCC Ticket price:
Entrance by invitation only
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«I will build my house till the last stone…» B.Slutsky
October, 7 in Jerusalem at the age of 100 passed away Ralph Goldman, the Honorary Vice-President of the World Jewish welfare fund “Joint”. He was the one who enormously contributed to the development of Jewish philanthropy and Jewish renewal programs in Russia and other former Soviet countries.
Ralph Goldman was the heart and soul of “Joint”, the great dreamer and idealist. From 1940s to 1960s he was actively involved in the creation of the state of Israel.
After his decease it was decided to name the Nikitskaya Jewish center after Ralph Goldman - Ralph I. Goldman Nikitskaya Jewish Community Center. The solemn ceremony dedicated to this event will be held on October 22 at 19.00.
On the evening program: Borislav Strulev performance (violoncello, USA) and the Moscow Male Jewish Choir under the direction of Alexander Tsalyuk.
Presenter of the evening – Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Arkady Kovelman.
The evening will take place in the JCC concert hall at Nikitskaya st.47/3
