[Cz-L] Re: Czernowitz Reunion

Joe Poras wrote:

> Dear list members,
>
> From the discussions of the last few weeks, I take it that the
> following itinerary is
> taking place: We would be making tentative reservations for four people.
>
>
>As Mirium wrote: (In my opinion we had best get
>to Bucharest Romania on our own. Possibly
>take either the train or a plane to Suceava, individually or together.
>>From Suceava we could take a train to Czernowitz, or we could arrange
>that we be picked up by a minibus.) How is the
>plane from Kiev?? (read some negative feedback
>on this previously)
>
> 18 May 2006 ñ Thurs arriving in Czernowitz.
> Hotel Bukovina.
>
> 19 May 2006 ñ Fri day of leisure - not (possible tour of city,
> University, Hospital, cultural center etc.)
>
> Evening - Kabbalat Shabbat service at the Synagogue.
>
> The Two Official Days for the Conference
>
> 20 May 2006 ñ Sat
> Celebration of Survival and Life
>
> A walking tour through Czernowitz, the capital of Bukovina, one of the
> former main Yiddish Education and Cultural Centers and a walking tour
> of Jewish sites of interest.
> Seminars and discussion group suggested by the members of our group.
> A panel of survivors to be asked questions of their experiences and
> memories.
> Survivors presenting there testimonies.
>
> In the evening a dinner with the Mayor and member of the local Jewish
> community, a festival with music and entertainment, a wonderful party.
>
>
> 21 May 2006 Sun Commemoration Day
> With the participation of the Mayor and Dignitaries we will visit the
> Jewish Cemetery
> The monument erected to the memory of the 400 Jewish Men shot by the
> Germans when they entered Czernowitz.
> A visit to the grave site of the Sadagura Rabbi in the Sadagura
> quarter of Czernowitz.
>
> (I take it we would have time here to visit our family plots.)
>
> In addition our needs would be then onto Radauti.
>
> 22 May Monday Radauti (Family connections here, Synagogue. cemetary etc.)
>
> 23 May Tuesday Solca (Family Sanatorium building still standing - I
> will arrange meeting with Mayor and possibly place a commemorative
> plaque.)
>
> 24^ May I know nothing of the area and would need Miriamís input as to
> what extra to see in the area. Night train from Suceava back to Bucharest.
>
> I am very excited to connect with Bukowina and hear oral accounts of
> life as it was in "The Little Vienna."
>
> Looking forward to meeting you-all,
>
> Linda and Joseph Poras
> Framingham, MA
> USA
>
> Researching: PORAS
>
Received on 2005-08-22 07:34:05