Natan Sharansky to speak in Franklin Lakes
Natan Sharansky will speak at the Goldman Chabad Jewish Center in Franklin Lakes on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Mr. Sharansky, one of the most influential voices for human rights and freedom in modern history, is a global symbol of courage and freedom.
A former Soviet refusenik, Mr. Sharansky was imprisoned in the Soviet gulag system for years and emerged as a global symbol of resilience and faith. After his release, he became a prominent leader in Israel, including as a member of the Knesset, continuing his lifelong advocacy for democracy and human dignity. He is also the author of “Fear No Evil” and “The Case for Democracy,” and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“Sharansky’s story is not just history — it is a living message of strength, identity, and moral clarity,” Rabbi Chanoch Kaplan of the Goldman Chabad Jewish Center said. “In a time when antisemitism is once again on the rise, his voice reminds us what it means to stand tall, speak truth, and live proudly as Jews.”
For information, go to www.chabadplace.org/fearnoevil