The President of the EAJC Met with the Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate

Dr. Mikhail Mirilashvili, President of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAJC), held a working meeting with Dani Dayan, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate. The meeting took place at the EAJC office in Herzliya.

The parties discussed topical issues regarding the preservation of Holocaust remembrance and outlined operational plans for the newly commenced Jewish calendar year of 5784.

The Chairman of Yad Vashem presented the EAJC President with recent publications from the International Institute for Holocaust Research at Yad Vashem. These include the books "Unwanted Memory: The History of Holocaust Memorials in the Soviet Union" and "Distrust, Hostility, Solidarity: Jews and Non-Jews During the Holocaust in the USSR", among other titles.

«Our meeting is of paramount importance for transmitting and preserving information and memories of the Shoah. Furthermore, our joint educational efforts are intended to remind us all of the devastating consequences of war and the sanctity of human life.

By presenting new narratives, facts, and perspectives on the horrific events of the past, we enrich the dialogue, ensuring its continuity and preventing it from fading. In today’s world, it is crucial to present information through various mediums, including literature, academic research, and the visual arts. The Euro-Asian Jewish Congress considers the perpetuation of Holocaust remembrance to be one of the highest priorities of our activities, and we are deeply honored to support joint projects with Yad Vashem,» stated EAJC President Dr. Mikhail Mirilashvili.

The Moshe Mirilashvili Center for Research on the Holocaust in the Soviet Union, operating under the International Institute for Holocaust Research at Yad Vashem, was established in 2016. The Center’s mission is to initiate and promote pioneering research into the history of Jews during World War II within the territories of the USSR as of the Nazi invasion on June 22, 1941.

The Moshe Mirilashvili Center organizes conferences and workshops on diverse topics, conducts research, and implements online initiatives. Additionally, the Center prepares various materials for publication, supporting the release of books, article collections, and annotated archival documents.