Universidad ORT Uruguay its space at the 16th edition of the Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival, which took place at the Enjoy Punta del Este Hotel (formerly Conrad) from February 3 to 6, 2019.
As part of the event, the Municipality of Punta del Este and the Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival paid tribute to Prof. Charlotte de Grünberg.
Among other activities, on Sunday, February 3, at ESPACIO ORT, the book *Chinese and Jews: Bridges and Encounters Between Two Millennia-Old Civilizations*, by Dr. Gustavo Perednik, visiting professor at Universidad ORT Uruguay, was launched. The presentation was led by Diego Fischer and attended by the author. In addition, a lecture titled “Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. Unity or Conflict of Identities?” by Dr. Alberto Spektorowski, professor of Political Theory and Comparative Politics at Tel Aviv and Columbia Universities, who was invited under the auspices of the Israel Institute. Furthermore, the opening of the exhibition “Caryatid Women and the Mar and Artist” by Liliana Livneh took place.
On Monday 4, the book The Shoah: an unresolved phenomenon. National Socialism, Shoah, history and memory: reflections by intellectuals and historiographical debates by Roberto Cyjon, visiting professor at Universidad ORT Uruguay and former president of the Central Israeli Committee of Uruguay, was presented. The presentation was led by Spektorowski, with the author's participation. Meanwhile, Perednik delivered the lecture “Amos Oz: literature and ideals”.
In addition, on Tuesday, the 5th, the following lectures were held: “The Shoah, a Devastating Delusion: The Deep-Seated Factors That Exacerbated Anti-Semitism,” presented by Mr. Cyjon, and “The Turbulence of the Liberal World and the Resurgence of Populism: What Should We Do as Jews and as Zionists?,” presented by Dr. Spektorowski.
To close ESPACIO ORT, on Wednesday 6, a round table discussion entitled "Claude Lanzmann: Testimony as Essence" was held in the Cinema Café room at the Punta del Este Resort & Spa (formerly Mantra), led by Alfredo Friedlander, Graciela Jinich, and Gustavo Perednik, with remarks by Marie Rivalland from the Cooperation and Cultural Action Service of the French Embassy in Uruguay.
Following the closure of Espacio ORT, a book presentation for *The Disappearance of Josef Mengele* by Olivier Guez took place on Thursday, the 7th, in the Caribe Room of the Enjoy Punta del Este Hotel (formerly the Conrad). Guez is a prominent French journalist, writer, and researcher who contributes to publications such as *Le Monde* and *The New York Times*. He co-wrote the screenplay for the German film *Secret Agenda*.
All activities were free of charge.
Below is the complete schedule:
Program
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
18.30 h
Opening of the exhibition “Caryatid Women and the Mar and Artist” by Liliana Livneh. The artist will present the exhibition, which will remain on display at Espacio ORT. Livneh is the creator of the logo for the Peres Center for Peace at the Shimon Peres Chair at the University of Anahuac in Mexico City. Her studio is located in Tel Aviv, where she resides.
19.30 h
Presentation of the book Chinos y judíos: Puentes y encuentros entre dos civilizaciones milenarias (Chinese and Jews: Bridges and Encounters between Two Ancient Civilizations) by Gustavo Perednik. The presentation will be led by Diego Fischer and will be attended by the author. Fischer is the author of numerous books. He won the Libro de Oro Award in 2009, 2014, 2016, and 2018. Perednik is a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Sino-Jewish Institute (United States). He is the creator of the Ai Tian Enlightenment Program in China and a visiting professor at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
https://youtu.be/Y_TYtFEpWMM?si=qRC-dZ8R6u8aHzi7
20.30 h
Lecture: “Israel and the Jewish Diaspora: Unity or a Conflict of Identities?”
By Alberto Spektorowski
Spektorowski is a professor of Political Theory and Comparative Politics at Tel Aviv University and Columbia University, serving as a visiting scholar under the auspices of the Israel Institute. He is a member of the International Contact Group. He is the author of numerous books. He is a visiting professor at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
https://youtu.be/oHcGqvPOxaA?si=k4BvL5RAeSmG2Uso
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
19.30 h
Book presentation : *The Shoah: An Unresolved Phenomenon. National Socialism, the Shoah, History, and Memory: Reflections by Intellectuals and Historiographical Debates* by Roberto Cyjon. The presentation will be led by Alberto Spektorowski and will feature the author.
Cyjon holds a Master's and Diploma in Political History. He is an Electrical Engineer from the Technion Institute of Israel. He is the author of books and essays. He is a Visiting Professor at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
https://youtu.be/a1DJpaoZD3g?si=FZ1g9nSzk-OY5UVZ
20.30 h
Lecture: “Amos Oz: Literature and Ideals.”
By Gustavo Perednik
https://youtu.be/z59Gj4_lJow?si=zuFmmjwDI9oSX1FJ
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
19.30 h
Conference: "The Shoah, a devastating delirium: the deep roots that exacerbated anti-Semitism."
By Roberto Cyjon
https://youtu.be/zaHBqi0ER0g?si=lBk5PdPI0GYPQMcn
20.30 h
Lecture: “The Turbulence in the Liberal World and the Resurgence of Populism: What Should We Do as Jews and as Zionists?”
By Alberto Spektorowski
https://youtu.be/7YNVN06Nd0Q?si=O6yuvC5gr3wOP9E4
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
19.30 h
Sala Cinema Café at the Punta del Este Resort & Spa (formerly Mantra)
Round table: “Claude Lanzmann: Testimony as essence”
Edited by Alfredo Friedlander, Graciela Jinich, and Gustavo Perednik
https://youtu.be/dIdfZCyNc8s?si=EUY7OWPeTEbX8Yq2
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
19.30 h
Caribe Room at the Enjoy Punta del Este Hotel (formerly the Conrad)
Presentation of the book The Disappearance of Josef Mengele by Olivier Guez, by the author himself.
Guez is a prominent French journalist, writer, and researcher who contributes to publications such as *Le Monde * and *The New York Times*. He co-wrote the screenplay for the German film *Secret Agenda*.
Interview with Dr. Alberto Spektorowski on the program Desayunando con las noticias (Breakfast with the News) on Canal 7 Punta. February 7, 2019.
Interview with Gustavo Perednik. Radio Sarandí. January 31, 2019
Interview with Dr. Alberto Spekotorowski. Radio Sarandí. January 25, 2019.
Roundtable Discussion: “Claude Lanzmann: Testimony as Essence” – article published on Radio Sefarad on February 6, 2019
The International Jewish Film Festival arrives in Puntadel Este with the documentary Marcha as one of its "must-sees" - article published in Infobae on January 29, 2019
Next Saturday, the Jewish film festival will begin in Punta del Este - article published in Montevideo Portal on January 27, 2019