{"id":5852,"date":"2022-05-04T15:45:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T19:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellspringsuu.org\/new\/?p=5852"},"modified":"2022-07-11T18:44:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T22:44:27","slug":"wellsprings-and-beth-israel-co-sponsor-a-performance-of-only-a-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellspringsuu.org\/new\/wellsprings-and-beth-israel-co-sponsor-a-performance-of-only-a-girl\/","title":{"rendered":"WellSprings and Beth Israel Co-Sponsor a Performance of “Only A Girl”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Thursday, April 28th, WellSprings Congregation and the Beth Israel Congregation co-sponsored a performance of the show “Only a Girl.” Held in honor of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, this special presentation was created and Performed by Janet Rodgers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 100+ attendees, both in-person and online, heard the inspiring true story of a young Catholic Polish girl who saved the lives of twelve young Jewish professionals during WWII. The 50-minute solo performance told the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke based on her autobiography, “In My Hands.” It is a story of love, compassion, courage and human respect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our own Rev. Lee offered opening remarks about anti-Semitic actions taken against a friend of hers just the day before this program, reminding all in attendance why we need to pay attention and take action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housed at the Beth Israel Synagogue, is a beautiful Torah that survived the Nazi invasion. Those in attendance were offered the chance to see this amazing piece of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n