The new plaque Check the work in progress The inauguration   After two years of meetings, conferences, gathering endorsements, as well as developing an international petition by mail and by Internet, a positive outcome was reached. The International Council of Auschwitz reviewed its prior decisions and agreed to add a plaque in the Judeo-Spanish language. The ceremony of the inauguration will take place on March 24, 2003.   Traveling to Auschwitz for the Sephardic Memorial and Plaque Dedication The Foundation for the Advancement of Sephardic Studies was chosen by JEAA to promote and coordinate travel arrangements from the US to Auschwitz for the ceremony for the dedication of the plaque in Judeo-Spanish, on March 24, 2003.   - The inauguration ceremony will start at 1600 hrs. - Rabbi Daniel Farhi will give the mourning prayers. Display : "To the last Survivor" Sermon delivered by Rabbi Daniel Farhi on Yom HaShoa 5752 (April 30, 1992) - Flory Jagoda will travel especially from Washington D. C. and will sing the traditional song "arvoles yoran por luvias". Display the lyrics of the song "Arvoles Yoran" (original and translation) Download the song "Arvoles Yoran" (format MP3) singer Judy Frankel (4,4Mo) - Many Polish officials, diplomatic representatives from many countries will be present as well as international personalities.. - Price : New York - Krakow Poland Roundtrip Air : $575.00 (taxes and fees all included) 19 march Depart 2245 New Jersey [Newark] (flight16) Arrive 1310 Warsaw (50 minutes stop over) Depart1400 Warsaw (Flight 3913) Arrive Krakow 1450 25 march Depart 1035 Krakow (Flight 3902) Arrive 1135 Warsaw (One hour 15 minutes stop over) Depart 1250 Warsaw Arrive 1625 New York (Flight 6) [JFK] HOTEL Staying at Novotel Centrum Krakow with which we have negotiated very good prices with. Novotel Krakow Centrum is located in the city center- close to Wawel castle and the old town -10 minutes walk. Ul. Kosciuszki, 30 Krakow 31105 Polonia Tel: +48 1229-92900 Email: H3372@accor-hotels.com 2 persons 1 person 1 night 80.00 € 65.00 € 2 nights 140.00 € 120.00 € 3 nights 200.00 € 170.00 € 4 nights 240.00 € 208.00 € 5 nights 280.00 € 240.00 € The travel agent arranging this trip is Mrs. Sharon Whalen of Fly Float Travel (www.flyfloat.com). She can be reached at Email: flyfloat@bellsouth.net Voice: 800-256-6228 x03 OR 407-281-0824 Custom travel arrangements can be made at no additional fee. Call early, prices subject to change. To get more detailed information about the program of the day, or about this trip, please visit this site : http://www.sephardicstudies.org/jeaa.html

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