Beverly Hills, California
"Rescue and Aid During the Holocaust"

Funded by:

• The American Jewish Committee
• Simon Wiesenthal Center
• The National Italian American Foundation

A two-day conference held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel brought together speakers from all over the world to give witness to the plight of Jews in Italy and Italian occupied territories during the Holocaust. Leaders of NIAF as well as Claudio Martelli of the Italian government acknowledged survivors and local humanitarians. Two luncheons were held, the first had special guest star Anna Maria Alberghetti. The second luncheon honored Father Victor Salandini with the Giorgio Perlasca Humanitarian Award for his work with migrant workers in California. Trees were planted in Israel in their honor. One evening was highlighted by a reception hosted by the Italian Consul General of Italy.