PARIS, FRANCE – Today marks the start of the EDJC Organisers and Coordinators Meeting 2023 at the Memorial de la Shoah.
The opening ceremony took place in the auditorium with a welcome address by François Moyse, AEPJ President, and representatives from the Memorial de la Shoah.
Following the welcome session, the AEPJ team presented its Practical Information Kit and guidelines for communications at the national level. This plenary coordination session also provided the participants with an access to a Slack platform, in order for participants to engage in lively debates on memory throughout the event.
Next, the project partners presented their contributions to the EDJC Memory project. Representatives from the MahJ, Liberation Route Europe, Jewish Heritage Europe, and the National Library of Israel each introduced participants to their respective organizations and shared their insights with the audience.
After a brief coffee break, the participants enjoyed a field visit to the Memorial de la Shoah in three groups, which offered an opportunity to explore the museum and to reflect on the theme of memory.
The event is off to a great start, and the participants are looking forward to the upcoming activities. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event!