Voices of Humanity: Stories of Resilience and Courage, Part One

About the Series:
This two-part virtual travel series, hosted by The Baltimore Zionist District and guided by the knowledgeable Evgenia Kempinski, promises to be a profoundly moving and educational experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore these compelling narratives of resilience, courage, and the enduring human spirit.

Part One: The Life of Maria Rolnikaite: A Jewish Girl’s Survival in the Vilno Ghetto

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the life of Maria Rolnikaite, a Jewish girl who endured and documented the brutal realities of the Vilno Ghetto during the Nazi occupation. Maria’s diary, published in Soviet Lithuania, offers a heart-wrenching yet vital account of the daily struggles and resilience amidst unimaginable horrors.

In this engaging lecture, we will explore Maria’s experiences, her survival against all odds, and the complex human relationships during this dark chapter in history. Post-war, Maria faced further challenges: a shattered life, the loss of loved ones, and a society unwilling to hear her painful truth. Despite these immense obstacles, Maria’s poignant narrative provides invaluable insights into the atrocities faced by Jews and the oppressive silence in Soviet Lithuania that followed.

Join us to honor and learn from Maria Rolnikaite’s legacy and gain a deeper understanding of her extraordinary contribution to historical memory.