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Veteran's Day Tribute: In the Shadow of Suribachi: Sammy's Story

at Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth | Sun Nov 05

Location

Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth

430 DeMott Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Tel: 5167664300
Contact Name: Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth
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Date & Time

09:30 AM
Sun, Nov 05, 2017
Cost: Free Event
Description

In advance of Veteran’s Day, please join Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth for a documentary film screening of ,"In the Shadow of Suribachi: Sammy’s Story". 
The film is World War II Marine and Iwo Jima Survivor Sammy Bernstein’s tale of two battles; the first, his thirty-six days of hell on Iwo Jima; the second, being a Jew in the World War II Marine Corps. 

Central Synagogue's first Rabbi, Roland B. Gittelson's speech on Iwo Jima plays an important part in the telling of the story. 

A discussion with the film maker Joseph A. Conforti, will follow. 
The screening is free. Donations to help defray the post productions costs are always appreciated. 
A light bagel breakfast will be served. 

RSVP to 763-4300 or srosenberg@centralsy.org by Friday November 3rd at noon to be added to our security guard's list. 
Walk-ins welcome with photo identification.