​On April 1, 2025, the Spokane Convention Center will host an extraordinary event featuring Helga Melmed, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Born in Berlin, Germany, in 1928, Helga endured unimaginable hardships during the Nazi regime, including her time in Auschwitz and other labor camps. By the time she was liberated at sixteen, she weighed only forty-six pounds and found herself alone in a foreign country.

Helga's narrative is one of resilience and hope, offering profound insights into the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity. Her story serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and underscores the importance of remembrance and education.​

The evening will also feature a musical performance and a picture exhibit, enhancing the depth and impact of Helga's testimony. 

Event Details:

• Date and Time: April 1, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM​

• Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201​

• Admission: $30-$250​

• Contact: Rabbi Yisroel Hahn​

• Email: rabbihahn@gmail.com​

• Phone: (509) 990-7878​

Discounts are available for students and seniors, and financial assistance can be arranged by contacting the organizers directly.

Attending this event provides a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from a Holocaust survivor, an experience that is becoming increasingly uncommon as time passes. Helga's testimony not only educates but also inspires, emphasizing the enduring strength of the human spirit.​

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the official event page. ​