A Conversation with Geddy Lee: The Fault Line Between Then and Now

A Conversation with Geddy Lee:

The Fault Line Between Then and Now A special edition of Geddy Lee: In Conversation from My Effin’ Life, presented by the Stan Greenspon Center in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025.

Monday, January 27 I 7pm Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27 to honor the memory of the six million Jews and millions of others who were persecuted and killed during the Holocaust by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. The date marks the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the largest and most notorious concentration and extermination camps.

In 2025, the observance holds special significance as it marks the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation, offering a powerful opportunity to reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust and reaffirm the importance of preserving its memory. This day is a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of hate, racism, and intolerance, and serves as a call to ensure that such horrors are never repeated.

A Conversation with Geddy Lee:

The Fault Line Between Then and Now A special edition of Geddy Lee: In Conversation from My Effin’ Life, presented by the Stan Greenspon Center in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025.

Welcome.............................................................. Daniel Lugo, President, Queens University Honoring Our Survivors............................. Judy La Pietra Director, Greenspon Center A Conversation with Geddy Lee..................... Moderator

Geddy Lee Geddy Lee is a Canadian musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the Canadian rock group Rush. Lee joined Rush in September 1968, at the request of his childhood friend and guitarist Alex Lifeson.

An award-winning musician, Lee’s style, technique, and skill on the bass guitar have inspired many rock musicians.

In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Lee has released a solo record, My Favourite Headache, in 2000.

Lee is regarded as one of the greatest rock bassists, whose style has influenced numerous musicians across genres.

He has received multiple awards and accolades including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Lee supports many causes through personal and band donations. He is known as an avid baseball fan and wine connoisseur. Lee has been married to Nancy Young for over 35 years and they have 2 children.

Lee has a deeply personal connection to the Holocaust which he explores in his memoir, My Effin’ Life. Born Gary Lee Weinrib in 1953 in Toronto, Canada, he is the son of Holocaust survivors, Morris and Mary Weinrib, who were both survivors of Auschwitz. Lee has spoken about how his parents’ experiences have had a profound impact on his identity and artistic journey.

Tonight’s Sponsors We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of our generous sponsors for their invaluable support. Tonight’s programming was made possible through the support of the following sponsors:

Limelight - $25,000 Stan Greenspon and Maureen O’Keefe

Closer to the Heart - $10,000 Wells Fargo

Spirit of Radio - $5,000 Gary and Jodi Michel Lori and Eric Sklut

Free Will - $1,800

Blumenthal Arts Paige and Mark Cohen Roz Greenspon and Marty Birnbaum

Tom Sawyer

Heather and Ben Braun Elaine and Harry Chernotsky Larry Farber Shirley Frank Keith Greenspon Matthew Gromet and Phyllis Schultz Mitch Rifkin David Rose Phil Warshauer Emily & Sam Zimmern Queens Hillel Queens Spiritual Life

About the Stan Greenspon Center The Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center provides transformational educational experiences that honor the history and lessons of the Holocaust, encourage empathetic and cross-cultural understanding, and empower individuals to stand against injustice in all its forms.

Rooted in hope, our three branches bear the fruit of our work: Holocaust Education Delivering exemplary training, resources, and programming for regional Holocaust educators, students, and the community. Building empowered communities by teaching and honoring the history, stories, and lessons of the Holocaust.

Jewish Studies & Jewish Life Connecting thousands of years of Jewish texts, history, and wisdom to today’s world. Supporting Jewish Life at Queens University by providing opportunities for young adults to explore Judaism and build interfaith bridges in the community.

Social Justice & Community Organizing Providing education and community-based research that advances social justice and community organizing. Building transformative relationships across lines of difference.

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