At 110, Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies

by Ashley Fantz (February 23, 2014)

Alice Herz-Sommer, a talented musician and pianist, lived alone in her London flat, according to a 2014 Oscar nominated documentary about her extraordinary life.

'My world is music. I'm not interested in doing anything else,' she said in 'The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life.'"

"The workshop, set to take place between August 10-14, 2014, in northern California, was touted as a 'five-day intensive program' providing 'a fun, comprehensive training program for campus activists.'

'Have you started a BDS campaign on your campus? Are you inspired by divestment victories at University of California schools? Whether you are just beginning to campaign around BDS, or already on your way to a BDS victory, we invite you to apply to the BDS Summer Institute,' read the announcement."

"The plans for this new structure include multiple uses including but not limited to:

• A synagogue in which to hold services, holiday parties, educational courses, and other gatherings
• A Jewish Children's Museum with space for interactive exhibits including hands-on holiday events such as a dreidel house for Chanukah, matzo making for Pesach, shofar making for the High Holy Days, and more as an ever-changing educational experience.
• A Children's Library (as part of the Museum space) that will be filled with books that bring the joy of Jewish tradition and history alive.
• A Commercial Kosher Kitchen and Event Hall to ensure easy access to delicious kosher food for community and private events.