Let's give them their names!
Help us preserve the memory of those who protected the memory of others During the dark years of the Second World War, as the world was falling apart, there was a handful of people who quietly and with immense courage protected what was meant to be destroyed – the Jewish cultural heritage. These were the staff of the Central Jewish Museum in Prague. At a time when displays of humanity were dangerous, they documented, categorized, and preserved heritage items that were supposed to remain forgotten forever. In so doing, they created one of the largest collections of Judaica in the world, as well as laying the groundwork for the museum that is still going strong today. Today, many decades later, we wish to honour these people. We would like to put together a memorial at the Old Jewish Cemetery in order to commemorate their courage, dedication and quiet heroism. But this cannot be done without your help.
Evening benefit on the occasion of the creation of a new memorial site at the Old Jewish Cemetery, dedicated to the museum's wartime employees
The evening will be hosted by Jan Kraus
November 6, 2025 from 6:00 PM
Jewish Town Hall Hall, Maiselova 18, Prague 1
18:00 Welcome drink
19:00 Gala dinner
- Presentation of the memorial site design
- Live musical performances
- Presentation of an award for exceptional contribution to Jewish culture
One Patrons’ Table for eight guests by the stage for CZK 80,000 (CZK 64,000 of which will go towards the making of the memorial plaque)
One Friends’ Table for six guests for CZK 42,000 (CZK 30,000 of which will go towards the making of the memorial plaque)
The proceeds from the entrance feewill be donated to the construction of a new memorial and place for reflection and remembrance in the Old Jewish Cemetery, which will commemorate the wartime employees of the Jewish Museum in Prague. They were people who played a key role in the documentation, protection, and preservation of Jewish cultural heritage during World War II in the extremely difficult conditions of the Nazi occupation.
Dress code: formal
