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March 31, 2020

Watch Now: SWC Nazi Hunter - Our People: Discovering Lithuania's Hidden Holocaust

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Simon Wiesenthal Center Chief Nazi Hunter and Director of the SWC’s Israel office, Dr. Efraim Zuroff and Rūta Vanagaité, one of Lithuania's most popular public personalities and the successful author of numerous best sellers,discuss their book, Our People: Discovering Lithuania’s Hidden Holocaust.

This compelling book traces the quest for the truth about the Holocaust in Lithuania by two ostensible enemies: Ruta Vanagaite, a descendant of theperpetrators, and Dr. Efraim Zuroff a descendant of the victims. Focusing on the central role played by ordinary Lithuanians, they expose the efforts of past and currentLithuanian governments to hide these crime.

Questions? Post your questions in the SWC's Facebook page commentssection and Dr. Zuroff and Ms. Vanagaite will answer them.

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