TORONTO (December20, 2016) –On Wednesday, December 21, five Holocaust survivors will unite outside theoffices of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies (FSWC)to speak out against the horrific crimes being perpetrated on the people ofAleppo.

Speaking from personal histories, the survivors hopeto show solidarity with the victims in Syria while demonstrating the need tospeak out and raise awareness of these atrocities at every opportunity. Theywill be joined by FSWC President and CEO, Avi Benlolo, who will address importanceof international intervention and humanitarian aid. 

WHAT:     Holocaust Survivors To Speak Out on Aleppo

WHEN:     Wednesday, December 21, 2016

                9:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies

                5075 Yonge Street (across from Mel LastmanSquare), North York

                Event to take place in front of the building

WHO:        Avi Benlolo, President & CEO, Friendsof Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies

                Howard Chandler, Holocaust Survivor

                 Max Eisen, Holocaust Survivor

                 Gerda Frieberg, Holocaust Survivor

                Faigie Libman, Holocaust Survivor

               Vera Schiff, Holocaust Survivor

Media are invited to attend and will have theopportunity to interview Avi and the survivors following the announcement.

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For further information:

Patrick Erlich

416-318-3821

patrick.erlich@mediaprofile.com