The Inaugural Gala for the opening of the
Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie, Illinois, on
April 2, 2009, featured General Colin Powell, who spoke with Rabbi Doug at their dinner for over 2700 guests. Following that, the Grand Opening of the Museum was on April 19, 2009. This episode also features guests Campaign Chairman J.B. Pritzker, Director Rick Hirschaut, Professor Elie Wiesel, and words from President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Israeli President Shimon Peres and Rabbi Doug talks to Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, and Senator Roland Burris. Many more guests will be featured on Part Two and Part Three of the Museum's opening, on "TAPED WITH... RABBI DOUG" .
See tvrabbi.com for more info.
I was there. Elie Wiesel was amazing, as were many others. I can't wait to see the continuation on other episodes.
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