On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Centre Communautaire Laïque Juif (CCLJ) is organizing an exceptional day dedicated to hope and resilience. This event will shed light on the reconstruction of individuals and communities after the war.

Day Program

1. Study Day: “Survive and Rebuild”
Démocratie et Barbarie is organizing a study day focused on reconstruction, with a particular emphasis on the liberation of the camps. This dedicated moment will explore how survivors overcame trauma to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities.

  • Where: Centre Communautaire Laïque Juif (CCLJ) – Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 52, 1060 Saint-Gilles
  • When: January 27, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Study Day Program
Registration is now open via this link.

An Exhibition to Discover Alongside the Study Day

In parallel with the study day, the CCLJ and the Jewish Museum of Belgium present an exhibition in the CCLJ rotunda. This presentation highlights post-war Jewish summer camps, symbols of renewal, solidarity, and transmission. The images on display illustrate the collective effort to provide children with an environment conducive to physical and moral reconstruction. These camps, supported by various Jewish political movements, underscore the importance of childhood as a foundation for the community’s future.

2. Evening Study Session: “Beyond Survival”

  • Where: Centre Communautaire Laïque Juif (CCLJ) – Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 52, 1060 Saint-Gilles
  • When: January 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM

More information about the evening can be found here.
Registration is now open via this link.

This evening will center around testimonies from Holocaust survivors, recounting their journeys from the liberation of the camps to their involvement in rebuilding community institutions. These accounts will be enriched by contributions from their descendants, offering an intergenerational perspective on this legacy of resilience.

We invite you to join us for this event, rich in emotions and insights, honoring the memory of the victims while celebrating the strength of human reconstruction.