On the mound at the centre of Memory Embrace Photo credit: The Together Plan
a month of historic monumental achievements
In this month’s newsletter we reflect on a momentous chapter in The Together Plan’s journey—one marked by historic achievements, new beginnings, and heartfelt remembrance. On 28th July, after 12 years of tireless dedication, we witnessed the sacred unveiling of the Brest-Litovsk Jewish Cemetery Memorial, a testament to the power of collective memory and restoration. Just weeks earlier, a landmark agreement was signed to establish Belarus’s first Holocaust and Resistance Museum in Novogrudok, followed by an inspiring symposium to shape its future—an initiative led by our partners and co-founder Artur Livshyts. Meanwhile, our Northern England network continues to grow, strengthening bonds of community and shared purpose. Amidst these triumphs, we pause to honour the life and legacy of a hugely valued volunteer Sam Wirth, whose unwavering commitment to the Brest Memorial campaign left an indelible mark on our hearts and this sacred project. As we celebrate how far we’ve come, we look ahead to the journeys still unfolding and thank you all for your unwavering support.
All the best
The Together Plan Team
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- 28th August – From Nowogrodek to New York City and Beyond: The Music and History of Klezmer (online event)
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Brest's Jewish cemetery memorial officially opens
Under the solemn skies of Brest on 28th July 2025, history whispered anew as The Together Plan unveiled the Brest-Litovsk Jewish Cemetery Memorial – the sacred culmination of a twelve-year odyssey of remembrance.
global Holocaust education - progress made, gaps still to fill – and a bold step forward in Belarus
In recent decades, the global community has made commendable progress in Holocaust education. Survivors’ stories have reached millions, museums have institutionalised memory, and the Holocaust has found its place in school curricula across continents. But despite these successes, serious challenges remain.
a landmark agreement for Holocaust remembrance in Belarus
On July 10, 2025, a landmark agreement was signed to establish the Belarusian Museum of the Holocaust and Resistance in the historic town of Novogrudok. We are proud to share a remarkable and historic milestone in the work to preserve Jewish memory and heritage in Belarus.
from memory to action - Novogrudok’s Holocaust museum symposium marks a new chapter for Belarus
A historic meeting takes place in Novogrudok which will pave the way to the creation of a leading international centre of remembrance, education and research that will put the heritage of Jewish Belarus on the world map.
exploring Jewish refugee stories at Holocaust Centre North
Growing our networks is key and in this article, our volunteer Neil Adams shares his insights and discoveries when he visited Holocaust Centre North at the University of Huddersfield in the UK.
in memory of Sam Wirth
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Sam Wirth on Monday 30th June 2025, a deeply valued volunteer at The Together Plan.
