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Talk on Tomas Garrigue Masaryk and the Hilsner Affair

Marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Embassy of the Czech Republic has cooperated with the UK branch of the B´nai B´rit organisation on holding a talk about Tomas Garrigue Masaryk and his role in the so called Hilsner Affair. The event took place on 31st January 2016 in Frances and Dick James Court, Mill Hill, in North West London.
 

Jan Blažek

Jan Blažek

The presentation was given by the Cultural Attaché of the Embassy, Jan Blažek. It focused on the legacy of Masaryk in the Czech society and particularly on his role in combatting the superstitious blood libel that played such an infamous role in the trials with the unfortunate Leopold Hilsner.  The talk was followed by a lively debate with the audience that consisted to certain part of people with Czech origins and deep interest in the Czech Republic.

B´nai B´rit

B´nai B´rit