Albania is the only country in the world that had more Jews after WW11 than before. Between 1933 and 1945, Albania saved all its own Jews plus all European Jews who fled there for safety. Due to the Albanian Code of Honour called “Besa”, Jews were placed by officials with Albanian families and treated like family members until the war ended. In total, more than 3,000 Jewish lives were saved. Guest speakers include Albanian Jews whose families survived and the Albanians who saved them.

Vera Held, M.Ed, a child of a survivor and regular columnist for the Toronto Sun and Professor Saimir Lolja, historical editor specializing in Albanian/Jewish history and

relations will unravel a powerful tale of tolerance and kindness during the most savage of historical times. Also participating: Ilir Lena, director and producer of over 400 weekly TV shows for OMNI 1 and Rogers TV focusing on Albanian-Canadian community life.

VENUE: Sala Caboto in Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave., Dufferein/Lawrence.Nov.7,

2010, 7pm to 8:30pm. This exquisite newly-renovated venue holds 350. Please bring all

your family, friends and colleagues, and celebrate Holocaust Education Week.

www.holocausteducationweek.com