Milford, New Jersey
Raoul Wallenberg Award Conference

Funded by:

• Milford Jewish Center
• The National Italian American Foundation

The National Italian American Foundation received an award for Dr. Lombardo's work on the Holocaust in Southern Europe program held in 29 United States cities.The congregation of the Milford Jewish Center attended a presentation on "Italy's Role During WWII and the Holocaust" by Dr. Maria Lombardo. Lombardo recounted the stories of the many rescuers who helped Jews in Italy escape to Switzerland and stories of the Italian Army, diplomats, nuns, priests and ordinary citizens who helped Jews. NIAF was conferred the Raoul Wallenberg Award for Lombardo's work on the Holocaust.