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The Jewish Architectual Heritage Foundation with its sister organization Asociata Memoriala Hebraica Nusfalau, is proud to announce the GRAND OPENING of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum In Simleu Silvaniei. The dedication ceremony took place on September 11th 2005.

Here are some pictures that show some highlights of that memorable day.

Mayor Septimiu Turcas gives a speech at the opening ceremony of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum

The ceremony was covered by Hungarian, Romanian and International television and radio programs

Elly Gross, noted author and Holocaust survivor gives an inspirational speech

Dr. Alex Hecht, Visionary, Founder, Fundraiser and Vice President of JAHF, leads off the event and sets the tone for the ceremony

Oliver Lustig, repected author, historian and Holocaust survivor talks about a better tomorrow.

Just some of the Hundreds that attended the event.

Mulor Benyamin recites a prayer for Israel & Romania

The Oradea Jewish Community Choir gives a beautiful performance.

Ceremony at the interment of the books

Adam Wapniak, President of JAHF taking part in the interment of books and materials recovered from the Simleu Synagogue