Recent visitors to the Gordon Jewish Community Center Campus, may have noticed a great deal of activity in the far-left corner of the parking lot where the entrance to the Nashville Holocaust Memorial is located. And those who have not yet visited or have not seen it recently are invited to stop by. The Memorial is available for visiting at your leisure anytime the GJCC is open and Docent led tours are conducted by appointment. It is there as a reminder for all of us.
The Memorial, which welcomes hundreds of visitors from all over the world each year, is undergoing significant expansion and enhancement, including expanded seating and landscaping. Soon a new version of the self-guided tour will be available as well as an updated educational and information website. The website will continue to recognize the name of every person on the 12 Memorial Walls and their connection to a Nashville family member.
The Memorial is funded solely by donors and to show appreciation to donors who have generously contributed $1,000 or more in the last three years, personalized brick recognition are being installed. The pavers will follow the walkway from the Memorial entrance to the main plaza area.
We are living in turbulent times. For many, there is a deep personal concern that the shadow of history may be lurking. For almost 20 years, our Memorial has fulfilled a unique community role. While originally intended as a place to honor and remember loved ones lost in the Holocaust, it has evolved into an educational center and community beacon that focuses on a crucial message: What we do and how we act can change our present and future. We know the Nashville Holocaust Memorial is the address where that conversation begins.
While all donations to the Memorial are deeply appreciated, gifts of $1,000 or more received by July 30 will be recognized in the paver installation. Gifts can be made to the Nashville Holocaust Memorial Fund at the Gordon Jewish Community Center or by visiting the Memorial website: Nashvilleholocaustmemorial.org. All gifts are tax deductible.
Please join with your support no matter what that amount may be. It is more crucial now than ever. We hope to hear from you by July 30.
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