Congregation Kehilat Shalom in conjunction with Jewish LIFE, a Community Adult Education Program is remembering the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht by presenting the film "Watermarks."
2004, Yaron Zilberman - Director, Yonatan Israel - Producer

"Watermarks" is the true story of the champion women swimmers of the legendary Jewish sports club, Hako'ach Vienna. Hako'ach ("The Strength" in Hebrew) was founded in 1909 in response to the notorious Aryan Paragraph which forbade Austrian sports club from accepting Jewish athletes. Hako'ach rapidly grew into one of Europe's biggest athletic clubs, while achieving astonishing results. In 1938 the Nazis shut down the club but with the help of their coach, the swimmers all managed to escape before World War 2 broke out.

Now 65 years later the director meets with members of the swim team in their homes around the world and arranges a reunion in their old swimming pool in Vienna. This documented journey evokes memories of youth and strengthens lifelong bonds. Told by the swimmers, Watermarks is about a group of young girls with a passion to be the best

Appropriate and of interest to children age 11 and up.

Special Guest, Greta Stanton, the diving champion featured in the film will speak after the film.

$10 Adults
$5 Children age 13 and under

Refreshments included

Tickets can be prepaid or purchased that night.

For further information or questions contact Robin Bengochea, CKS Community Engagement Coordinator, 908-359-0420 or robin@ksnj.org