a truly momentous convergence of milestones
This month marks a truly momentous convergence of milestones for The Together Plan charity. We are elated to unveil the commencement of our fundraising campaign, dedicated to the creation of a truly stunning memorial that will cast a global spotlight on the forgotten Jewish cemetery in Brest-Litovsk, ensuring the preservation of its profound historical legacy. As we stand on the cusp of our tenth year as a charitable organisation, we eagerly anticipate the release of our upcoming book, delving deep into the poignant history of the Minsk Ghetto, a vital chapter in our collective narrative. Furthermore, we are thrilled to present the remarkable tale of a boxing Rabbi with roots in Belarus. Last but certainly not least, we’re proud to bring you news of our inaugural community soccerthon, a wonderful testament to our spirit of togetherness and commitment to our cause.
the fundraising campaign to memorialise the forgotten Brest-Litovsk Jewish cemetery begins
In the southern region of Belarus, where history has left its indelible mark, a stunning new memorial is poised to emerge from the annals of time. With the extraordinarilary evocative design now completed, the fundraising begins.
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celebrating 10 years - The Together Plan in 2023
As we approach the tenth of the tenth, the together plan will turn ten. It has been an incredibly challenging journey to reach this point, and so much has been achieved.
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unveiling the untold tragedy: Anna Machiz's memoirs of survival in the Minsk Ghetto
The Together Plan is proud to bring to publication an extraordinary book. The story of a memoir that was recorded on a typewriter by an escapee of the Minsk Ghetto in a Belarusian forest in 1943, which was then locked away in the KGB archives.
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Yuri Foreman - the boxing rabbi from Belarus
The Together Plan interviews Yuri Foreman. Yuri was a child of the Soviet Union, born in Gomel, Belarus who immigrated to Israel with a dream to become a boxer, going on to win the WBA super welterweight champion becoming Israel’s first WBA champion in 2009 as a boxing Rabbi.
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inaugural soccerthon tournament fundraiser - a day of unity, fun, and giving
The inaugural Soccerthon tournament fundraising event was a true testament to the power of community, unity, and giving.
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Gilbert’s Ghetto Guides
The experience of Jews in the area that is now Belarus has its rightful place in Sir Martin Gilbert’s histories of the Holocaust. As a feature of our monthly newsletter, a short excerpt from his writings is featured focusing on one of the cities, towns, villages, and forests where Jews tried desperately to escape the Nazi German murder machine.
Click here for this month’s guide – Episode 10 – The Nowogrodek Tunnel – The Lead-up to the Escape
Belarus ancestry and archives - we can help
There has never been a more exciting time for people to connect to personal history – or for that history to have a greater impact on world knowledge!
If you are looking for guidance in finding records in the Belarus archives, click here to find out how.
Belarus ancestry and archives - we can help
From Darkness to Freedom
Honouring the 80th Anniversary of the Courageous Tunnel Escape from the Novogrudok Ghetto
In partnership with the Ghetto Fighters’ House, Israel
October 29th 3pm EST, 7pm BST, 8pm CET, 9pm IST
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Virtual tour of Jewish Bessarabia: Today’s Moldova and its capital – Kishinev
Wednesday, November 1
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 7:00 pm / France 08:00 pm / Israel 09:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
A talk hosted by Qesher by Evgenia Kempinski – a Russian Jew born and raised in St. Petersburg. Her family was originally from the Pale of Settlement – Poland, Ukraine and Belorussia.
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Qesher will donate a contribution of their ticket sales to The Together Plan’s charity projects.
