A Holocaust commemoration effort, The Triumphant Spirit project consists of a national portrait exhibition and a beautifully photographed book. Depicting individuals who survived the horrors of the Holocaust and then settled in the United States, many of them in Colorado. The book features the photography of acclaimed Denver documentary photographer Del Calzo, and moving narratives written by Renee Rockford, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and current JEWISHcolorado President and CEO. Through the brief narratives of each survivor, we learn how they rebuilt their lives and prospered, either materially or spiritually, in a new land.

The Triumphant Spirit exhibition represents an enduring legacy of Holocaust Survivors who found their way to America’s shores, created new lives and families, and built successful businesses. Over the years, these survivors have become legends of hope that continue to be a bright beacon for others who face insurmountable obstacles and for all humanity. Today, these portraits and stories are also validations of man’s inhumanity to man—that horrific moment in history that never must be forgotten. This historical body of work will also be seen as documents of war as well as uplifting, living testimonials from a group of unique Jews who overcame astonishing odds to survive. These rare portraits and stories will undoubtedly ignite the human spirit of all ages, particularly because they underscore a profound victory for moral justice.

Join Renee Rockford at the opening reception to hear about her experience writing The Triumphant Spirit and speak about its enduring importance.

Thursday, March 6 | 5:30 - 7 pm | FREE

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