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 JFR Annual Reunion and New York City Dinner - Press Releases

Irena Walulewicz and her brothers

 

Irena Walulewicz (center) with her two brothers (Poland)

 

Golda Bushkanietz and her family

 

Golda Bushkanietz (far right, with bow) and her family before the war

 

Holocaust Survivor Golda Bushkanietz Reunites with her Rescuer Irena Walulewicz

On November 23, 2007 Irena Walulewicz of Olsztyn, Poland was reunited with Golda Bushkanietz of Tel Aviv, Israel, the Jewish woman Irena saved during the Holocaust. They have not seen each other for over sixty years. You can read the rescue story here.

 

 

For the press release about the reunion between Golda and Irena on November 23, 2007, please click here.

On Tuesday, November 27, 2007 the JFR held its annual New York Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria. This year, the JFR will present Harvey M. Krueger, Vice Chairman Emeritus of Lehman Brothers, with the Recognition of Goodness Award.

For the press release about the New York dinner honoring Mr. Krueger, please click here. 

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Irena's Parents Zofia and Michal

 

Zofia and Michal Walulewicz, Irena's parents

 

Irena and her family

 

Irena and her brothers and parents during the war

 

 Irena and her family

 

Irena (far right) and her family and friends of the family on the occasion of her parents' 25th wedding anniversary

 

 


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