On Sunday, May 5th, the Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge, in partnership with UJCBR, hosted Texas Liberator Bill Kongable, his daughter Tricia, and Fran Berg, the former commissioner of the Texas Holocaust & Genocide Commission. 

It was an incredible afternoon during which Mr. Kongable shared his experience as a Liberator of the Ordruf concentration camp 80 years ago.

Below is a link to an online article by Joy Holden of The Advocate. It will be printed on Sunday, May 18th, as part of the Louisiana Inspired section. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into what we were able to bring to our Jewish community and beyond.

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