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She Got Her Family's Licenses Back From Nazis: Essex County Krystallnacht Event
An area temple will host "13 Jewish Drivers' Licenses," in which a woman talks about getting her family's IDs back from Nazis.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — It was a precursor for what was to come. From Nov. 9-10, 1938, Nazi military forces arrested and beat Jewish men and destroyed Jewish homes, stores, and synagogues in Germany, Austria, and the Sudetenland.
Because of the trail of broken glass, the episode was called Krystallnacht.
In order to commemorate Krystallnacht, Temple Beth Shalom of Livingston is hosting a special in-person event on Wednesday, Nov. 2 both at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
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The TBS Kristallnacht program features "13 Jewish Licenses," presented by Lisa Salko. Salko will share the story of her and her family's journey to Germany to reclaim the drivers' licenses of her grandfather and uncles that had been confiscated by the Nazis 80 years ago.
The program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is not required.
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"We encourage the community to come to the 7:30 show," said an organizer. "However, people are also welcome to come at 5:30 if that works better for them. Questions can be directed to the TBS Office at 973-992-3600."
The address is 193 E. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, 07039.
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