‘Aftermath’ exposes dark secrets in Poland
The Nazi occupation of most of Europe during World War II and the Holocaust tested the moral fiber not only of the individual citizen but also of entire nations.
The Nazi occupation of most of Europe during World War II and the Holocaust tested the moral fiber not only of the individual citizen but also of entire nations.
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In choreographer Roni Kosmal-Wernik\’s piece about the aftermath of a suicide bombing, a dancer prowls the stage as if searching for a lost loved one. Her movements become heavy, brooding, as if she is burdened by an invisible weight.\n\nInspired by a family friend\’s death in a 2001 attack, Kosmal-Wernik\’s work will help kick off a June 20 event at Temple Emanuel to support other victims of terror. Performers such as pianist Sha-Rone Kushnir will appear to benefit ATZUM, a Jerusalem-based charity that provides necessities for families not covered by Israel\’s overburdened welfare system.\n\n\”Artists for ATZUM,\” is the latest Los Angeles response to Israel-based violence.