Training in preparation for the Snowdon climb
On the night of May 4th, eight dedicated supporters will take on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon in Wales under the cover of darkness, not just for the physical test, but for a far greater purpose. They will set off just after midnight and hope to reach the summit in time to see the sun rise.
This sponsored night climb is in aid of The Together Plan, helping to ensure that the charity can continue to “keep the train rolling”, moving forward with its vital work uncovering and preserving Jewish history in Belarus, supporting communities in Belarus, helping people reach ancestral records in the Belarus archives and sending vital humanitarian aid to communities, individuals, Holocaust survivors, people with disabilities and families in need of support.
Once at the heart of the Pale of Settlement, Belarus was home to rich and vibrant Jewish communities. Much of this history, however, was suppressed during the Soviet era, leaving stories untold and heritage at risk of being forgotten. Those who survived the Holocaust were silenced, unable to tell their stories of suffering.
Through the work of The Together Plan, these hidden histories are being brought back into the light. With every archive uncovered, every story documented, and every connection made, more people are coming together to understand a past that was silenced for far too long.
That is why this challenge matters. As the team climbs through the night, step by step, they are helping to power the charity’s mission – to explore, research, and revive not only the memory of these communities, but the cultural heritage of Soviet Jews that still resonates today.
At a time when preserving truth and history feels more urgent than ever, your support can make a real difference.
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- Some of the team training for the climb
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- Training in Leighton Buzzard
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- Training in preparation for the Snowdon climb
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- Battling the wind and the steep inclines during training
Please stand with us. Support the climbers. Support the mission. And play your part – wherever you are in the world to ensure that these stories continue to be told.
Special thanks to the eight climbers and their sponsor pages can be reached by clicking their names:
Debra Brunner – CEO and co-founder of The Together Plan, fundraising in the UK click here and President and founder of Jewish Tapestry Project, fundraising in the USA – click here
Emma Phillips of Houseman Properties Letting Agents, London – click here
Chris Fairclough of Martin Gerrard Estate Agents, Hampstead, London – click here
Michael Zeminedes of the A-Z General Practice – click here
Josh Leitner of Evertex Table Linens, Accessories and Printed textiles, London – click here
Elias Hadjikyriacou of Wise Owl Bookkeeping Services, London click here
Tracey Kieve, Trustee for The Together Plan (UK) – click here
Carl Kaplan, Senior Caseworker in the Archive Services Department at The Together Plan
Thank you for your support
For more information about the work of The Together Plan, please get in touch – [email protected]