AEPJ delegates at the 2024 Incubator Conference in Oxford
join us in preserving Jewish heritage as we reflect on the past to shape the future together
As we reflect on the past 12 months, we are proud of our achievements and excited about what’s next on the horizon. With the Jewish holidays upon us, this sacred season invites reflection, connection, and a renewed commitment to our shared values of tzedakah (charitable giving) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). It’s a time to embrace our responsibility to care for one another and the world, and we invite you to join us on this journey. Imagine a map guiding travellers, history enthusiasts, and those interested in Belarus’s Jewish heritage, helping Jewish communities in Belarus grow and thrive. Earlier this month, our dedicated team embarked on a historical journey from Minsk to Brest as part of the European Days of Jewish Culture, exploring the Jewish past with a poignant connection to the theme of “Family.” We also celebrated a pivotal collaboration with academics and historians at Oxford University, drawing fascinating links between Jewish Country Houses in the UK and Belarus’s Jewish history. Alongside these events, we hosted an evening of sublime music and side-splitting comedy, leaving everyone eager for the next one. And in the world of family history, award-winning genealogist Miriam Weiner continues to illuminate the lives of countless individuals, helping them uncover the stories hidden in their family trees. So dive into this month’s bumper special edition holiday newsletter and discover what we have been up to and what we plan to do next!
Wishing all of you who celebrate a very happy, healthy and peaceful new year
All the best,
The Together Plan Team
upcoming events
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- November 9th 5pm GMT – The Streets of Jewish Minsk – a journey through history – (online talk)
- November 24th 7pm GMT – Piano Recital with Janusz Piotrowicz (in-person event)
- December 10th 8pm GMT – The Minsk Ghetto and the narratives of those who survived (online talk) – save the date
- Relief crew member of humanitarian aid team
- Events enthusiast
- Treasure scout
a call for support as the Jewish holidays approach
Proud of our achievements over the last 12 months we take a moment to look at what’s next on the horizon. As the Jewish holidays draw near, we enter a time of reflection, connection, and renewed commitment to our shared values. This sacred season calls upon us to embrace the principles of tzedakah (charitable giving) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), reminding us of our responsibility to care for one another and the world around us and we invite you to join us on this journey.
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building a path to preserve and share Belarus’s Jewish heritage
A seminal moment – brings the work of The Together Plan together with academics and historians at Oxford University. How do Jewish Country Houses in the UK connect to Belarus’s Jewish story? How are we planning to map Belarusian Jewish history, build communities, and preserve a heritage that deserves to be known, understood, and celebrated.
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Belarusians explore Brest’s Jewish heritage: a journey through time
Earlier this month, a dedicated team from The Together Plan led a historical journey from Minsk to Brest, Belarus (formerly known as Brisk or Brest-Litovsk). The trip was a key event in the European Days of Jewish Culture festival and with this year’s festival theme being “Family,” this made the two-day exploration of Brest’s Jewish past all the more poignant.
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a night of laughter, music, and giving
An evening filled with sublime music and side-splitting comedy, which created a relaxed, informal atmosphere which kept everyone entertained leaving them with a sparkle in their eyes and a spring in their step. And now everyone wants to know when we are going to do it again.
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progress report: moving forward with the Brest-Litovsk Jewish cemetery memorial
As we continue to work towards creating a lasting memorial at the historic site of the Brest-Litovsk Jewish cemetery in southern Belarus, we are pleased to share some important updates.
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Miriam Weiner: the genealogist with a desire (and a copy machine)
For award winning Miriam Weiner, the search for family history is not merely a profession; it is a deeply personal calling intertwined with her Jewish heritage. Her dedication to uncovering the past has illuminated the lives of countless individuals, revealing the stories hidden within their family trees.
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Belarus ancestry and archives - we can help
The Together Plan has been helping people locate records in the Belarus archives for some years. 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 assistance with regards to the Belarus archives and would like to make an appointment to speak to us and discuss your requirements, please email us at [email protected] – we are ready to help.
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