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Iran's Ahmadinejad Endorses Another Holocaust Denial Conference

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"TRIUMPH OF THE SPIRIT"
A new film on the life of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis
BY: FERN SIDMAN
Holocaust films and literature are, to say the least, depressing and devastating - how else can they be? Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis' new film entitled, "Triumph of the Spirit", however, stands alone in the genre of Holocaust documentaries. While it depicts the Holocaust in all its horror and savage brutality, its dominant theme is hope, faith, and the triumph of the Jewish spirit. The film demonstrates that the spirit of man is infinitely more powerful than Hitler or his mighty armies and that the flame of faith is more intense than the fires of the crematorium. This long awaited film is a must see for secular, religious, young and old as it speaks to every heart. While the vintage photos, the music and the images are all captivating, it is Rebbetzin Jungreis' personal story and voice that penetrates the soul and touches the deepest recesses of the heart in this compelling documentary.
In twenty minutes, the Rebbetzin conveys the history of this most satanic period in the annals of mankind in all its horrific detail, but remarkably, at the film's conclusion the audience is left inspired rather than despondent. This was recently evidenced at special screenings at the Pierre Hotel in New York City and at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem as the audience responded in unison. The Jerusalem screening saw an overflow crowd of over 1000 people and those who could not get a seat sat on the floor. Tears welled in every eye and the hushed silence in the room spoke volumes. The tears and the silence, however, were not tears of despair, but tears of pride - a determination to build a better world. This film dedicates itself to re-creating a new generation of Jews who are devoted to G-d and Torah by serving as a joyous inspiration and moral compass on the trajectory of life. "Triumph of the Spirit" can only be defined as an authentic testament to the triumph of the soul in the face of unspeakable adversities. As such, this stellar documentary has been accepted as an entry in the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival and has been entered in over 30 international film festivals.
Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis' personal saga is a welcome and urgently needed contribution to the corpus of films on the history of the Holocaust. Among the few survivors of that evil period who can still relate the story it is Rebbetzin Jungreis who has been blessed with the ability to speak to the hearts and souls of our generation. Said Rebbetzin Jungreis, "The screening of this film comes at an important time. Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the premiere Holocaust denier and rabid Jew hater will be coming to New York to speak at the same time that this film will be shown. We consider this film to be a counter protest of sorts to the venomous lies that will be spewed forth by this hater of America, Israel and the entire western world."
"Triumph of the Spirit" will premiere for the general public on Tuesday evening, September 22nd at 8:00 p.m. at the Paris Theater in Manhattan. The theater is located at 4 West 58th Street, near 5th Avenue. Following the film, the Rebbetzin will address the audience. For tickets and information, please call Hineni at 212-496-1660 or visit Hineni on the web at www.hineni.org.

Fern Sidman of NY 12:32AM August 21, 2009

The persians are a proud nation which always distingushed themselves from the Arabs. Persians with over 2,500 years civiliztion history have always contributed to the world's culture, until the last three (3) decades. The support of terrorist groups by the regime has been a shameful and regretable acts, which most inteligent and educated persians have opopsed, but unfortunately they do not have much power to prevent that, due to the dictatorship regime in Iran. In the eight(8) years war between Iran and Iraq, the Plestninans supproted Saddam Huseisn, and now the Islamic regime is using the nation's money and resorces to help the terrorist group again. In Iran right now, more than 60% live under poverty-line and some sell their dautherts to the Arabs to provide food and shelter for their families.Who deserves to be helped, the poor iranians, or the terrorist groups?

Y. Moradzadeh of CA 6:22PM February 01, 2009

this achmad can say wath he want's and one day ther will be an and with him .
their is a saying to avry dog ther is a and

mr weill of 10:10PM January 31, 2009

Ahmadi-Nedjad has not denied the Holocaust, this is a lie. He has questioned the myth of Holocaust, that is the way in which it is being abused for a sinister political agenda. For those truly concerned about the tragedy of Holocaust and honouring its victims, it is appropriate to look into the Middle East and look at the genocide and the Holocaust unleashed there, look at the Wall, the open prison of 1.5 million in Gaza who were massacred with no route to escape, look at the starvation, poverty and dehumanisation of an entire population robbed off their country. This is how Holocaust will be honourned, mourned and capacity is developed not to allow this happen again, not only to Jews but to the rest of humanity who are not so chosen.

MEHRNAZ SHAHABI 6:35AM January 31, 2009

The Red Cross released reports last year that claim "271,000" jews died in the work camps from 1940 to 1945, mostly from disease....People in Europe are being imprisoned and fined for debating the numbers of people who died in the holocaust...Why isn't debate allowed? What are the Jews afraid of? You would think that they would be happy too know that so few died....There should be holocaust conferences all across the world with a lot of debate and maybe we could get at the truth...

Festus of MI 9:43PM January 30, 2009

The Red Cross released reports last year that claim "271,000" jews died in the work camps from 1940 to 1945, mostly from disease....People in Europe are being imprisoned and fined for debating the numbers of people who died in the holocaust...Why isn't debate allowed? What are the Jews afraid of? You would think that they would be happy too know that so few died....There should be holocaust conferences all across the world with a lot of debate and maybe we could get at the truth...

Festus of MI 9:41PM January 30, 2009

Iran's possession of Nuke weapon will ensure security in its immediate region. So as an Iranian Jew I will support Iran's drive towards Nuke if in fact they have that intention?
Zach

zach 7:01PM January 30, 2009

The author of this article completely ignorant of complex geo-politics as well the bizzare and defensive system of government Iran is.
Pretending Ahmadinejad speaks for the government of Iran simply because he's been bestowed the title of "President" shows how naive and ignorant this author is.
but then again this is US news and world report, one shouldn't expect intelligent enlightened discussions here. Rupert Murdoch should buy you guys up. His organizations performs the function of zionist PR advocate much better than you guys.

Babak of CA 5:06PM January 30, 2009

Israel practices genocide denial. Then-Foreign Minister (now President) Shimon Peres denies the Armenian Holocaust, calling it "a tragedy, not a genocide." And he did so well before Ahmadinejad came on the scene.
What happened to the Jews was a tragedy, not a genocide. Just like the Armenians. Right, President Peres?
Perhaps we can get Peres and Ahmadinejad on a panel discussion of genocide denial. David Irving could host. The 3 of them obviously see eye-to-eye on this.

Ariel of FL 4:15PM January 30, 2009