An unsung hero of Polish Underground State. A high school teacher from Kansas. A dramatic play that marked a turning point. DISCOVERING IRENA SENDLER A conversation with Norman Conard In 1999, Kansas teacher Norman Conard encouraged his students to do research on a little-known Polish Underground State member who was credited with saving thousands of Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. A play they eventually produced has been performed around the world while Irena Sendler was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize in 2007 November 6, 2018, 7pm Hosted by Congregation Habonim at the Leo Baeck Day School, 501 Arlington Ave. Admission free Presented by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Torento and March of the Living Canada within the framework of 38th Neuberger Holocaust Education Week Another presentation by Norman Conard will take place on November 8, 2018 630pm at the Embassy of Poland in Ottawa, 443 Daly Ave. Admission free