About The Solidarity Sabbath
Since 2015, the Lantos Foundation For Human Rights & Justice has led the annual Solidarity Sabbath initiative to bring people together to express support for international religious freedom, to highlight the plight of persecuted religions and faith traditions around the world, and to advocate for greater solidarity across faith communities.
About the Event
Have you ever thought about what it means to truly stand in solidarity with minorities? At a time when we are all being tested in our own ways, have you imagined what it would look like for an entire society to wrap its arms around its most vulnerable and persecuted neighbors?
In 2021, the Lantos Foundation is partnering with the Combat Anti-Semitism Movement (CAM) to host a virtual screening of a powerful new documentary Passage to Sweden and a conversation about what we can learn from the actions of Scandinavian countries, and the heroic individuals from those countries during the Holocaust. The example that Scandinavian countries set, through their humanistic treatment and protection of Jewish neighbors, fellow citizens, and refugees in the face of Nazi persecution, stands as a lasting beacon of compassion and decency. It is also a powerful reminder of the lifesaving impact such solidarity can have even under the most horrifying circumstances.
About the Film
Passage To Sweden examines the unique experience of Jews in Scandinavia during the Second World War, where spontaneous and dramatic rescue operations were conducted to save thousands of Jewish lives. Through first-hand accounts and careful research, the film tells an uplifting story of decency, courage, and humanity. It offers moving and inspiring examples of how solidarity with our fellow humans, regardless of differences in faith, is vital to ensuring fundamental human rights for all of us.
How to Watch and Participate
Passage To Sweden will be available to watch at your convenience any time from May 15 through May 23. Click on the BIG ORANGE BUTTON to register.
On Thursday, May 20 at 12:30 pm EDT, join the Lantos Foundation and the Combat Anti-Semitism Movement (CAM) for a live Q&A and conversation. (Click on Q&A)
Speakers will include:
Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President, Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice
Suzannah Warlick, Director of Passage To Sweden
Chana Sharftstein, Author & Educator
Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter, Swedish Ambassador to the United States
Ambassador Lone Dencker Wisborg, Danish Ambassador to the United States
Rabbi David Saperstein, Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Nury Turkel, Commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and Chairman of the Board, Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP)
Register now to reserve a spot. After registering, please check your e-mail for an electronic ticket from Show & Tell. The ticket is your link to the film and Q&A. This is a free event, but donations to support our work are greatly appreciated.
