Events List
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List of Events
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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General
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N/A
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Description:
Begins sunset of Friday, September 25, 2026Ends nightfall of Friday, October 2, 2026
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
(all day)
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Calendar:
General
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N/A
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Description:
Begins sunset of Friday, September 25, 2026Ends nightfall of Friday, October 2, 2026
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
at 11:00am -
12:00pm
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Calendar:
Speaking Engagements
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Location:
Virtual
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Description:
In this talk, Samuel D. Gruber will present the architecture of the American Jewish community, which was transformed following World War II by émigré and refugee architects engaged to design synagogues and Jewish Community Centers.
Eric Mendelsohn’s synagogues for St. Louis, Cleveland and elsewhere are well known but the work of Fritz Nathan, Mendelsohn’s German-Jewish contemporary, is virtually forgotten. Nathan arrived in the United States in 1940 and designed synagogues, teamed with émigré artists, in the New York and New Haven metro areas. Both architects helped create the architectural language for Jewish institutional buildings that was adopted by American colleagues. We can now add the work of refugee architects David Moed of Antwerp (arrived 1939), and Norbert Troller from Brno who after surviving Terezin and Auschwitz came to America and designed scores of JCCs from the late 1940s through the early 1960s for small Jewish communities across America. Other Jewish refugees and survivors including German born but American educated Werner Seligman (1930-1998) and Benjamin Hirsch (1932-2018) also champion a modern aesthetic for synagogues and other buildings.Samuel D. Gruber has been a leader in the documentation, protection, and preservation of historic Jewish sites worldwide for thirty years. He presently directs Gruber Heritage Global, a cultural resource consulting firm and is president of the not-for-profit International Survey of Jewish Monuments. Dr. Gruber is an expert on Jewish art and architecture about which he writes and lectures frequently. He is author of American Synagogues: A Century of Architecture and Jewish Community (2003) and Synagogues (1999) and scores of published reports and articles. Since 2008, he has written the blog Samuel Gruber’s Jewish Art and Monuments.
Register HERE.
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Monday, October 5, 2026
at 7:00pm -
9:00pm
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Films
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Location:
Dallas, TX
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Description:
The Ice Cream ManThe incredible true story of Ernst Cahn, a beloved Jewish ice cream parlor owner who in 1941 was targeted, arrested, and tortured by the infamous "Butcher of Lyon" Klaus Barbie. The choices Cahn made sparked a series of events that led to over 300,000 Dutch citizens going on strike and shutting down Amsterdam for three days, in what became the largest anti-Nazi protest in history.Runtime: 33 minutes
Hold on to Your Music: A Mother's LegacyThree generations of Jewish women bound by music and trauma navigate the legacy of the Holocaust, from Vienna to London to Los Angeles, in a quest for redemption.Runtime: 77 minutes
Kinder Doll: A Kindertransport StoryThe story is based on the Kindertransport rescue effort during World War II, which enabled thousands of unaccompanied children to travel from Nazi-occupied Europe to the United Kingdom. It follows two fictional children, Otto and Edith, who board a train to Britain with their most prized possessions — a teddy bear and a doll.Six students — one of whom is now an alum — in the Bass School animated the film, set to debut at UT Dallas’ celebration of International Animation Day on Oct. 28.The project was led by Dr. Christine Veras, assistant professor of arts, technology and emerging communication and director of the experimenta.l. Animation Lab, in partnership with the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies. The film’s debut coincides with an exhibit at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, honoring the rescue of 10,000 Jewish children and the lasting legacy of the Kindertransport, when the UK accepted refugee children escaping the Holocaust.Runtime: 7 minutes
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Studio Movie Grill - Royal Lane11170 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75243
Purchase tickets HERE.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
at 2:00pm -
3:00pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Virtual
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Description:
On the night of October 1–2, 1943, during Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year, German Nazi forces set out to capture more than 7,000 Jews in Denmark and deport them to their deaths. Yet something unexpected happened that almost completely foiled the plan. As a result, approximately 99% of Denmark’s Jewish community survived the Holocaust.
How did this happen? What role did the Jews of Denmark play in their own survival? How did Danish society respond, and what role did the German forces in Denmark themselves play? Join Yiftach Meiri, Yad Vashem educator, to explore these questions and uncover the remarkable story of the rescue of Denmark’s Jews.
Register HERE.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
at 6:00pm -
9:00pm
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Commemorations
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Location:
San Antonio, TX
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Description:
Join the JCC and JFSA for a meaningful October 7th Commemoration and special screening of "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue"
The film follows retired Israeli general Noam Tibon's decision on 7 October 2023 to drive down south from Tel Aviv to rescue his son Amir Tibon and his young family from Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the northern Gaza Strip. During Hamas' attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz, over a quarter of the residents were killed or taken hostage. Amir, his wife, and two small children were hiding in the safe room of their family home hearing the shooting and shouting all around them, including shots taken in their living room.
Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio12500 N.W. Military Highway San Antonio, TX 78231
Register HERE.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
at 6:00pm -
7:00pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Virtual
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Description:
Join Holocaust Museum LA for this three-session online class to learn about artistic activities in concentration camps and ghettos. This class will focus on musical pieces that were composed and performed there. In additional to experiencing this music, the presentations will include exploration of the reasons for such compositional activity, as well as brief discussion of the coincidental use of ancillary arts.
This class will be held online Tuesdays, October 6, 13 and 20 at 4:00pm PDT.
Session 1: New Music in the Concentration Camps
Session 2: New Music in the Eastern Ghettos
Session 3: New Music in Theresienstadt (Terezin)
Nick Strimple has served on the faculty of the USC Thornton School of Music since 1996, where he is now an emeritus professor. He has composed over 100 works for concert, worship, film, and television, which have been commissioned internationally. Dr. Strimple is the author of two critically acclaimed books and has contributed chapters to four others, including the chapter on music as resistance in the multi-award-winning Jewish Resistance Against the Nazis. Most recently he wrote the Forewords to a biography of Rabbi Jacob Sonderling and a book on nineteenth century choral performance practice. His articles and reviews have appeared in Music and Letters, American Choral Review, The Choral Journal, The Orel Foundation Online Journal, Journal of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Music Library Notes, The Austrian History Yearbook, and other journals.
Tuition for this class is $36 for Museum members and $54 for non-members.
Reserve your space in the class HERE.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
at 6:00pm -
8:00pm
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Calendar:
Commemorations
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Location:
Houston, TX
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Description:
The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest United States, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston, invites the community for a special evening of remembrance honoring the victims of October 7 and those forever changed by its aftermath.
More info to come. Check for details HERE.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
at 6:30pm -
8:30pm
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Calendar:
Commemorations
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Location:
Dallas, TX
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Description:
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas for a community gathering of remembrance and reflection as we mark the third anniversary of October 7.
The program will begin with a ceremony, including the dedication of an art installation by George Tobolowsky.
Following the ceremony, internationally renowned Israeli pianist, educator, and scholar Dr. Astrith Baltsan will present Hatikvah, a multimedia experience exploring the history, meaning, and enduring spirit of Israel’s national anthem.
Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, October 7, 2026Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Doors Open at 5:45 PMLocation: Preston Hollow
Address will be provided 24 hours before the event
Space is limited. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2026
Register HERE.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
at 6:30pm -
8:30pm
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Calendar:
Commemorations
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Location:
Austin, TX
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Description:
When: Wednesday, October 7Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PMWhere: Dell JCC
Still Dancing: Life After NovaJoin Shalom Austin for a special screening of Still Dancing, a powerful 45-minute documentary following Nova survivors as they rebuild their lives through music, art, faith, friendship, and entrepreneurship. Centered on resilience, healing, and remembrance, the film offers an intimate look at how young people carry forward after unimaginable loss.
The evening will include a moderated conversation with a visiting Nova survivor and artist, offering personal reflections and insights beyond the film. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the ESEK Shuk, featuring products and stories from Israeli small businesses and the NOVA Collection.
Come for an evening of connection, inspiration, and community as we honor resilience and the enduring power of hope.
Register here.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
at 6:30pm -
7:30pm
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Calendar:
Commemorations
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Location:
Fort Worth, TX
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Description:
Join the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County as they commemorate the third anniversary of October 7.
Location will be shared after RSVP has been received.
RSVP by email HERE.
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
at 6:15pm -
8:00pm
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Calendar:
Films
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Location:
Houston, TX
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Description:
Join AJC Houston, The Philippine Consulate in Houston, and Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest for a special screening of Quezon's Game, a 2018 Philippine biographical drama.
The film centers in 1938, when Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon, future U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and several other notable figures set to shelter German and Austrian Jews in the Philippines who were fleeing Nazi Germany during the pre-World War II era.
Quezon's Game shines a light on inspiring dignitaries who became unlikely partners in the midst of war to save lives and offer hope.
This event is free. Space is limited. Registration required. Register HERE.
Quezon's GameThursday, October 8, 20266:40 - 8:00 p.m.Doors open at 6:15 p.m.Address sent 48 hours ahead to verified registrants
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
at 6:00pm -
7:00pm
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Calendar:
Commemorations
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Location:
Dallas, TX
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Description:
Join Hillels of North Texas for a student-led event to honor the memory of those lost on October 7th. A commemoration ceremony will take place from 6pm to 7pm.
Please register below to attend. More details will be shared closer to the event.
RSVP HERE.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
at 4:00pm -
6:00pm
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Calendar:
Speaking Engagements
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Location:
Houston, TX
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Description:
In the United States there has been renewed attention to the problems of rising antisemitism and the threat of Christian nationalism to democratic principles. This lecture will investigate those wings of the Christian nationalist movement that have antisemitic elements to them and show how these are embedded within a combination of religious, racial, and ethnonationalist assumptions. Understandings these relationships is crucial for developing the skills to identify and respond to the intersection of antisemitism, racism, and Christian nationalism today.
Monday, October 12, 2026. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMUniversity of Houston Jewish StudiesStudent Center South - Skyline Room180 Spots Available
Register HERE.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
at 7:00pm -
9:00pm
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Calendar:
Films
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Location:
Dallas, TX
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Description:
At the dawn of the Second World War, François Touraine, a great piano virtuoso, has no choice but to go and play in Germany to save the woman he loves, his teacher. Rachel is Jewish in an age that no longer allows it.
Music, survival, and impossible decisions converge in this gripping historical drama inspired by true events. Set during one of history's most challenging periods, the film explores the power of art, resilience, and the choices that can change lives forever.
Studio Movie Grill - Royal Lane11170 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75243October 12, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
Purchase tickets HERE.
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