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A common observation people make when they travel to Israel is...many taxis cabs are made by Mercedes Benz.

The rumor is that the German government provides nice cars to the Israeli government as reparations for the Holocaust and the Israeli government leases them cheaply as taxis.

But what else? What else can be done, other than the gift of Mercedes Benz automobiles to in some small way to mitigate the horror, pain and the loss that survivors of the Holocaust grapple with on a daily basis?

This Shabbat, during services, we will have the unique opportunity to hear from William R. Marks, Esq., a nationally recognized expert in the field of German reparations and restitution, who has represented over 20,000 survivors worldwide. Join us as Marks reflects upon the profound impact of this important journey to justice. 

We invite you to learn from Mr. Marks this shabbat as he shares with us his journey and his political battle to expand survivor eligibility for health and Ghetto pensions.

This Shabbat may we all find peace, and may we find ways to help all those in our world who have been wronged.

Shabbat Shalom,

Sam

Rabbi Sam Shabman