Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Boston’s Temple Israel

BOSTON, Mass.–The rabbis and congregation of Boston’s Temple Israel cordially invite the Armenian community to a commemoration of the Armenian Genocide during Friday evening services on April 11. “A Shabbat of Remembrance and Empowerment: Commemorating the 99^th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide” will feature Dr. Dikran Kaligian who will speak on the genocide and the quest for recognition in face of denial. Following the service, there will be an opportunity for discussion over refreshments.

Rabbi Ronne Friedman, Temple Israel’s senior rabbi, is a leader of the Coalition to Recognize the Armenian Genocide, a grassroots group comprised of members of the Boston-area Armenian and Jewish communities. Together with Rabbi Howard Jaffe of Lexington, Rabbi Friedman has been active in educating the Jewish community about the Armenian Genocide and in working toward its recognition.

Temple Israel is located at 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston. The service will begin at 5:45 p.m. For directions and parking information go to: http://www.tisrael.org/directions.asp