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Media Literacy and the Holocaust: Inquiry-Learning   View Event

  • Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Media literacy is a critical skill in today’s world. One way educators can help to foster an understanding of the importance of media literacy is through an examination of the Holocaust. In Echoes & Reflections' new online activities for students, Explore the Past, Shape the Future, they invite students to identify the importance of media literacy today through an examination of the impact of Nazi propaganda. This student activity is accessed through USC Shoah Foundation’s IWitness platform, allowing educators to assign activities to students, track progress, and assess learning via provided rubrics. Students are also able to interact and share their learning with teacher and classmates. Prior to attending this webinar, they recommend that you create an IWitness account to enhance your experience during the presentation. Register here. Simple, free IWitness registration can be done  here. Learn more about creating an IWitness group for your students  here. Echoes & Reflections' webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world.

Dissemination of Holocaust Education in India   View Event

  • Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  UT Dallas Campus Erik Jonsson Academic Center, JO 4.102
  • Description:  Dissemination of Holocaust Education in India: Academic Insights and Personal Reflections by Dr. Mehak Burza India represents a country that was neither directly affected nor involved with the Holocaust. As the timeline of the Holocaust overlaps the timeline of the struggle for freedom for the Indian subcontinent, the later events overshadow the former. Holocaust education is neither mandatory nor prevalent in India. Equating the partition of India with the Holocaust and tagging the Holocaust as one of the genocides, represents one of the few misconceptions about the Holocaust in India that often strips off the uniqueness of the catastrophic event. This talk will address the present status of Holocaust education in Indian schools and universities. The survey stems from the standard books used in schools as well as my personal experience as an educator. This talk will also address the need of creating awareness regarding the Holocaust in India through relevant examples, which would serve as the appropriate entry wedges to create awareness regarding Holocaust education in India. Lecture presented by Dr. Mehak BurzaHead, Global Holocaust and Religious Studies, GCRR, Denver, United States.Assistant Professor, English, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. Parking is available Parking Structure 3 (PS3 on the map). PS3 is located just south of Synergy/Rutford Avenue (follow the white "Ackerman Center Event" signs directing you from Waterview/Synergy). There will be a parking greeter in a yellow vest there to assist.

Legacies of Genocide: Mauthausen and its Memorialization   View Event

  • Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Do we have an ethical responsibility toward “violated spaces” like those of a former concentration camp? What legacy do such spaces create for us? And how might cultural differences alter our perceptions of the memorial in our 21st-century? Join Dr. Rebecca Rovit, Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Kansas, who will explore Mauthausen as a site of remembrance connected to violence that permeated Austrian soil. She will draw on experiential and intergenerational aspects of memory, based on an excursion to the former camp memorial with a group of graduate students from the University of Vienna. As active spectators at sites like Mauthausen, they commemorate the Holocaust with its traumatic past traces from WWII. Register here. This event is part of the 2022-23 Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center (KHC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Colloquium, “Trauma, Remembrance, and Compassion.” The event is organized by the KHC at Queensborough Community College and is co-sponsored by the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center; the Ray Wolpow Institute at Western Washington University; and the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights at Rutgers University.

Out of Exile. The Photography of Fred Stein (1909-1967)   View Event

  • Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Fred Stein lived through some of the greatest upheavals of the 20th century. He escaped Nazi Germany; he mingled with Chagall and Brecht in Paris; and he debated with Einstein in New York. He was a scholar, a refugee, and an idealist. But above all, he was a photographer. An early innovator of hand-held street photography in 1930s France and 1940s New York, his images are sophisticated, beautiful, and touching; his portraits include some of the most important people of the mid-20th century, like Albert Einstein. Register here. This program features curator Ulrike Kuschel and son Peter Stein in conversation, moderated by Rachel Stern, director of the Fritz Ascher Society. Ulrike Kuschel studied Fine Arts at the Berlin University of the Arts (Hochschule der Künste) in Berlin and has realized numerous artistic projects in Germany and abroad. In 2010 she was a fellow at the Villa Massimo in Rome. At the same time, she worked for a picture agency for many years and taught photography and the history of photography at various universities. From 2017 to 2020 she was a member of the jury of the Kunstfonds Foundation (Stiftung Kunstfonds) for the publication and education program. Since 2019, she has been working on various projects at the German Historical Museum (Deutsches Historisches Museum) in Berlin: in 2019/2020 she assisted in the exhibition “Hannah Arendt and the 20th Century”, and in 2021 she curated the exhibition “Report from Exile – Photographs by Fred Stein” (December 11, 2020 to June 20, 2021). She is currently working on a digital history project. Peter Stein, ASC has been the Director of Photography on over 50 feature films, TV movies, and documentaries, covering the last 35 years and was invited to join the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers in 1999. He grew up learning photography from his father, noted street photographer and portraitist Fred Stein. After deciding on a career in film he became a camera operator on the feature film “Between the Lines” directed by Joan Micklin Silver. He has lensed major studio and independent releases, including drama, comedy, suspense, horror and various cult films – and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards. Peter has taught at SUNY Purchase and The School of Visual Arts, has lectured on cinematography at the New School, Hofstra, Fairleigh Dickenson, CCNY, Marist and UMass, and was a professor in the Graduate Film Program at New York University for 13 years, where he also served as Head of Production. He manages the photo archive of his father Fred Stein, and produced and directed the film about him “Out of Exile – The Photography of Fred Stein.” This event is part of the monthly series Flight or Fight. stories of artists under repression. Future events and the recordings of past events can be found here. The Fritz Ascher Society offers all our virtual programs free of charge. Please help them keep it that way. Your support makes their work possible. Thank you.

Determination and Rescue: The Inspirational Story of Holocaust Survivor Avraham Perlmutter   View Event

  • Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  As a teenager, Avraham Perlmutter outwitted the Nazis overcoming every obstacle in his way. His story is a remarkable tale of survival and relentless perseverance, and is a testament to human kindness in the darkest of times. His daughter, award-winning filmmaker and publisher Keren Perlmutter, Ph.D., will share his inspirational story and will be joined for Q&A by descendants of the Righteous Among the Nations who helped Avraham survive. Register here. Echoes & Reflections' webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world.

Author Talk: Dara Horn   View Event

  • Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  ERJCC Merfish Teen Center 9000 S Rice Ave Houston, TX
  • Description:  Award-winning novelist Dara Horn will discuss her book, People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present. In this remarkable collection of essays, Horn presents a unique perspective on modern-day antisemitism. Drawing on her extensive research, she confronts people’s fascination with long-dead Jews and explores the benign reverence given to past horrors. The feel-good stories people share about dead Jews make it easy to dismiss the here-and-now targeting of living Jews. This book challenges us to get a little uncomfortable, change our understanding and acknowledge the deeper implications of antisemitism in our world. Register here.

Understanding What We Are Remembering When We Remember the Holocaust   View Event

  • Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Pflugerville Public Library 1008 Pfluger St W Pflugerville, TX
  • Description:  Understanding What We Are Remembering When We Remember the Holocaust This talk will offer guidance towards a clearer perspective on the Holocaust by identifying Nazism’s goals, describing the murderous endeavor’s stages and components, giving voice to the victims, and distinguishing between historical facts and popular myths. Facilitated by Dr. J.E. Wolfson, Director of Education for the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC), the program will include time for Q&A. Anyone 18 and up may register beginning 9/20 by visiting here. This event will take place in-person at the Pflugerville Public Library (1008 Pfluger Street W, Pflugerville, TX 78660)

Hate Speech and the Return of Antisemitism   View Event

  • Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  The Boniuk Charitable Foundation announces the first in a series of summits addressing Hate Speech. Holocaust Museum Houston Associate Director of Education Amy Frake will serve on this panel discussion. The Speaker LineupAmy FrakeIrene GuentherGünther Jikeli ModeratorsEmran El-BadawiPaula Sanders Register here by October 27th.

Sudetenland: From Appeasement to Kristallnacht   View Event

  • Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Calendar:   Commemorations
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Join 3GNY to learn about the rich Jewish heritage of the Sudetenland region and how the march to war unfolded in the interwar period, culminating in the violent acts of Kristallnacht. Yvonne Weisgrab Penkavova, a historian based in Prague, will describe the history of Jews in Sudetenland and how Jewish people, culture, and heritage were threatened and ultimately decimated in the new Czechoslovak republic after WWII, through the Munich Agreement, and the Kristallnacht pogroms of Nov 9-10, 1938. Register here.

Bad Nazi, Good Nazi   View Event

  • Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Films
  • Location:  Congregation Agudas Achim Social Hall 7300 Hart Ln Austin, TX 78731
  • Description:  More than 70 years after World War II, Thalau – a small village in Germany – comes to terms with the complex legacy of native son Wilm Hosenfeld, the Nazi officer widely known for saving Władysław Szpilman – ”The Pianist”, who is now revealed to have been a serial rescuer. Hosenfeld’s personal diaries record his chilling, gradual disillusionment with the Nazi war machine he belonged to and that Szpilman, incredibly, is just one of sixty people he saved. Thalau’s group of supporters are inspired to have Hosenfeld memorialized at the local school he led before enlisting in Hitler’s army, but the villagers struggle to come to terms with the complicated legacy of a man they want to forget; a Nazi officer and a serial rescuer. Why the Austin Jewish Film Festival Likes This Film: An excellent documentary that looks at the complex issues around memorializing a Nazi soldier who ended up doing good. The subject of the film is a key figure behind the story illustrated in the multi Oscar winning film, “The Pianist”. Purchase tickets online here. This film will be shown in-person on November 6th & November 13th. This film will be available virtually from November 14th - November 22nd.

Screening "Genocide: Variables of Uncertain Futures"   View Event

  • Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Films
  • Location:  800 W Campbell Rd Richardson, TX
  • Description:  This event is on the UT Dallas campus at the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM). Join the Ackerman Center for the special screening of the short film, Variables, by the film's director, Sabina Vajrača. Film synopsis: In the middle of the Bosnian War, a teenage math-wiz is given a way out of the bloodshed when his math club gets an invitation to compete at the 1995 International Math Olympiad in Canada. Inspired by true events.This event will also feature the launch of The Ackerman Center's “Screening Genocide Student Film Blog,” developed in connection with the Uncertain Futures Grant.*Parking will be in Lot M East. Enter the campus via the main University entrance off Campbell Road and follow the white Ackerman Center event signs. (map linked here). This event is free of charge, but we do request that you RSVP here.

Uprising - Live Conversation and Q&A   View Event

  • Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Calendar:   Films
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  The Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation, together with Taube Philanthopies, invites you to commemorate the enduring legacy of the Warsaw Ghetto Revolt during an enlightening conversation about Jon Avnet's critically acclaimed film Uprising starring Hank Azaria, David Schwimmer, and Jon Voight.Join them for a conversation and Q&A with Jon Avnet, Holocaust scholar Dr. Michael Berenbaum, and Dr. Steven Meed, son of Vladka Meed, an organizer of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.The live conversation from San Francisco will be broadcast globally. Watch the film in advance on Amazon Prime. Registration is free and easy here and everyone will be sent a link to the virtual event 72 hours in advance. In addition, educators are eligible for free curriculum materials, copies of the film, and special clips of conversations with the filmmakers and the Warsaw ghettos survivors who consulted on the film.

Kristallnacht: A Teachable Moment   View Event

  • Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Kristallnacht is often viewed as a turning point. On the night of November 9, 1938, the persecution of the Jews became dramatically visible and undeniable. Marking the anniversary of Kristallnacht presents a unique teachable moment: what happens when people are deprived of basic rights and others stand by without taking action? How does escalation occur? Why is it so important to fight hatred? Your classroom is invited to join Sheryl Ochayon of Yad Vashem, who will explore these issues in this webinar. Register here. Echoes & Reflections' webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world.

Educator Workshop with Scholar-in-Residence: Rachael Cerrotti   View Event

  • Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
  • Description:  Using photographs, video, audio, interviews, archival documents, contemporary headlines, and personal stories, Rachael brings her grandmother’s story, entwined with her own journey, into classrooms and communities, adjusting the focus of her presentations and workshops to speak to the age and interest of the audience. Rachael’s award-winning curricula have reached thousands of students of all ages, from as young as fourth grade to adult education. She collaborated with USC Shoah Foundation’s IWitness and Echoes & Reflections to develop classroom-ready resources to accompany her podcast, We Share The Same Sky, which was the first-ever narrative podcast to be based on a Holocaust survivor’s testimony. Those resources are now being used in classrooms across the country. Registration (with $10 fee) includes a copy of We Share the Same Sky and curriculum materials. Listen to the podcast here. Learn more and register here. Earn 2 Hours CPE Credit. For more information on upcoming workshops and HMMSA Educator Resources contact Dr. Jessica Hanshaw, Education and Curations Manager at education@hmmsa.org Presented by Holocaust Memorial  Museum of San Antonio

Association of Jewish Refugees' Commemorative Service   View Event

  • Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 8:00am - 9:00am
  • Calendar:   Commemorations
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  Join the Association of Jewish Refugees as they hold their annual November Pogrom commemorative service. The event will be streamed live and hosted by the Belsize Square Synagogue in London, United Kingdom. Click here to access the live stream.