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Authoritarianism and Antisemitism   View Event

  • Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  As part of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy's (ISGAP) landmark Fellowship Training Programme on Critical Antisemitism Studies, Discrimination and Human Rights at the Woolf Institute, ISGAP is pleased to announce the ISGAP-Woolf Institute Series titled “Creating a Conceptual Framework for the Critical Study of Contemporary Antisemitism.” The series will allow ISGAP Visiting Scholars to deliver their latest research to the broader Cambridge community. It will also bring ISGAP's network of scholars to the Woolf Institute, allowing for new ideas to be integrated into one of the most important academic institutions on issues of contemporary antisemitism. Housed at the Woolf Institute, Cambridge, the seminar series will include in-person and virtual presentations from top experts in the field of contemporary antisemitism. "Authoritarianism and Antisemitism" Dr. Joel Finkelstein, Director, Network Contagion Research Institute; Visiting Scholar, Madison Program for Ideas and Institutions, Princeton University, Princeton, U.S.; and Dr. Lee Jussim, Chair, Psychology Department, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, U.S. Register here.

Uncovering the Science of History with the Holocaust Museum   View Event

  • Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum
  • Description:  Enjoy a day of professional development at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. STEM educators will join a docent led tour of the Holocaust/Shoah Wing focused on the role of science in Holocaust history. Following the tour, participants will experience the interactive Dimensions in Testimony Theater and learn about the science of optics and AI that make this experience possible. Educators will engage with the Library and Archives staff in the Science of Preservation education program to learn about career skills underpinning the scientific care and preservation of historic artifacts. After the program, educators will have the opportunity self-explore the rest of the museum or special exhibition before departure. Lunch1 hour on your own. You can bring your lunch. Please be advised that DHHRM does not have refrigeration available. There are two price tiers for this event:Region 10 Instructional Services package members receive free registrationIn-Region/Out-of-Region, Non-Cooperative members pay $100 For questions related to registration please contact Bobette Mauck via e-mail. If paying with a P.O. please send a copy of the P.O. to Susan Speed via e-mail. T-TESS/T-PESSDimension 1.1: Standards and Alignment, Dimension 2.2: Content Knowledge and Expertise Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023 Click here to register through Region 10.

Maxine Cohen Hope for Humanity Educator Award DEADLINE   View Event

  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Grants & Contests
  • Location:  N/A
  • Description:  Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio is requesting applications for the 2023 Maxine Cohen Hope for Humanity Educator Award. All nominations are due by February 15, 2023. The Maxine Cohen Hope For Humanity Educator Award was established to encourage and recognize K-12 educators who demonstrate the moral courage of an Upstander and in support of humility. It is presented to a local educator who teach universal lessons that can be learned from the study of the Holocaust and other genocides including: respecting differences, acting humanely, speaking out boldly against prejudice, bigotry and hate, and developing the courage, attitudes and behaviors that lead to good citizenship. Criteria includes:Assists students of all ages to recognize the distinction between right and wrong and to be an outstanding, humane personEncourages students to speak out boldly against prejudice, bigotry and hateDemonstrates personal qualities of integrity, moral courage, responsibility and a respect for humanity in his or her actionsDefines the differences between an Upstander and a Bystander and helps students develop the courage, attitudes and behaviors that lead to good citizenshipHelps students develop the ability to appreciate different perspectives, recognize oppressive and resist coercive regimesIdentifies the universal lessons that can be learned from the study of the Holocaust and others genocidesWorks to ensure that future generations will learn the lessons and understand the importance of respect and tolerance for others. Nominations for this award presented by the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio may be accepted from educators, school administrators, private citizens, community and religious groups, Holocaust Centers, government officials, etc. All nominations will be reviewed and selected by the HMMSA Education Committee. Nominate an educator here. The award will be presented at the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio's For Hop For Humanity Benefit on Thursday, March 30, 2023. For additional information, contact the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio via e-mail or by phone at 210.302.6807

Be A Witness: Weekly Survivor Conversations   View Event

  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  In this intimate and meaningful experience, speakers present stories of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. The Holocaust Speaker Series is held each Wednesday at 10AM on Zoom. February 15: Elizabeth PetuchowskiFebruary 22: Peggy Dorfman Click here to register for this virtual series. The series is is hosted by the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, and is sponsored by Margaret & Michael Valentine in partnership with the Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Seven Murals by Philip Orenstein: A French-Jewish Perspective on France during WWII   View Event

  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  Inspired by a visit to his birth country in the 1990s, American artist Philip Orenstein (b. 1938) created seven murals about the French complicity in the persecution of Jews in France during World War II. At that time, the French government had not admitted it had taken part in the persecution. The murals have been shown in various galleries and museums in the United States. In 1999, William Zimmer wrote in the New York Times, “Mr. Orenstein’s method involves combining poignancy with the determination that the viewers not miss the story. To this end, Mr. Orenstein skillfully, and wittily, employs the look of today’s splashy graffiti.” The works have not yet been shown in France. Born in Paris, France, in 1938, Philip Orenstein had survived Nazi persecution as a young boy hidden with his brother by a gentile family. After World War II, in 1949, his family emigrated to the United States. He became a visual artist and professor of art at Rutgers University in New Brunswick (NJ), where he had majored in physics. This event features Philip Orenstein presenting his artwork, followed by a conversation with Dr. Nadine Orenstein. Register here. Philip Orenstein is a visual artist and professor emeritus of art at Rutgers University. He was born in Paris, France, in December 1938. After World War II, in 1949, his family emigrated to the United States. He majored in physics at Rutgers University. Orenstein also painted, studied art history, and took a course in modern art history with Alan Kaprow, who encouraged him to quit physics and become an artist. After graduating from Rutgers, Orenstein moved to New York in the early 1960’s, where he painted, sculpted and designed for adecade. In 1971 he began teaching studio art at Rutgers University, eventually becoming a tenured professor and teaching art at Rutgers for thirty years. Orenstein has an extensive exhibition record dating from 1964 to the present. Dr. Nadine M. Orenstein is the Drue Heinz Curator in Charge of the Department of Drawings and Prints in The Metropolitan Museum of Art where she has been active as a curator since 1992. She has written and lectured extensively on sixteenth and seventeenth-century prints and drawings. Her exhibitions include Pieter Bruegel the Elder: Drawings and Prints (2001), Hendrick Goltzius (1558 – 1617). Prints, Drawings and Paintings (2003), Infinite Jest: Caricature and Satire from Leonardo to Levine (2011), and The Mysterious Landscapes of Hercules Segers (2017). The Renaissance of Etching (2019 – 2020), co-organized with the Albertina, Vienna was awarded the 2020 IFPDA Foundation Book Award.

Teaching "The Beauty in Breaking": A Workshop for Educators   View Event

  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Join Queensborough Community College (QCC) professors Dr. Angela Ridinger-Dotterman and Dr. Ilse Schrynemakers as they share pedagogical strategies for integrating the KHC’s Nazi Concentration Camps virtual and in-person exhibition into the teaching of this year’s QCC Common Read text, The Beauty in Breaking by Dr. Michelle Harper. Harper, an ER surgeon, shares her memories from inside the emergency room and her own spiritual journey towards healing from trauma. All college faculty and staff are invited to attend and learn ways to bring even the smallest parts of this memoir into the post-pandemic college classroom. Register here. This workshop is part of the 2022-23 Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center (KHC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Colloquium, “Trauma, Remembrance and Compassion,” and is co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) at Queensborough Community College. For more information about the KHC, please visit https://khc.qcc.cuny.edu.

History Highlights: La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos   View Event

  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Este evento virtual se llevara a cabo en la plataforma virtual Zoom. Le enviaremos un enlace a los usuarios registrados para entrar al evento una hora antes de empezar el programa. Acontecimientos destacados en la Historia: La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos ¿Cuáles son los derechos humanos fundamentales y porque deben ser protegidos? En 1948, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas creó la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, que articula los derechos y libertades a los que cualquier persona es merecedora. La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos es ampliamente reconocida como inspiradora de más de setenta tratados de derechos humanos alrededor del mundo. Acompañe a Maria Castaneda, Educadora del Museo, para aprender acerca de como este documento histórico fue creado y como continúa impactando a las personas alrededor del mundo. Este programa será presentado en español. This program will be presented in Spanish. Este programa es parte de la Serie de Historias Destacadas del Museo. Por favor registre un boleto para cada dispositivo utilizado. Inscríbase aquí.

Legacy and the Kindertransport: A Story of Hope Across Generations   View Event

  • Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  One of the most moving stories of rescue during the Holocaust is the Kindertransport, the British-led effort to that transported 10,000 Jewish children to safety in the U.K. Today, Kindertransport refugees and their descendants share a legacy of survival, resilience, and responsibility. Join USC Shoah Foundation for this unique webinar that will introduce Edith Maniker, a survivor of the Kindertransport, and Mona Golabek, the daughter of Lisa Jura who was saved by the Kindertransport, for a live conversation as well as an introduction to their digital biographies shared in the Foundation's Dimensions in Testimony program. This digitally based program allows students and teachers to engage in personal conversations with survivors from their own computer devices, making it a powerful tool that redefines inquiry-based education. 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.

When Extremist Ideas Are No Longer Considered "Extreme"   View Event

  • Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  Extremist beliefs and violence are on the rise. White supremacist and other hate groups exploit antisemitic myths, racism, and conspiracy theories often directly inspired by Nazi ideology. When hatred and deception go viral, they can appeal to more mainstream audiences. Holocaust history warns us of the violence that can follow when such threats go unchecked. Join the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to discuss the dangers posed when extremist ideas are normalized and what is being done to challenge them. SpeakersDr. Edna Friedberg, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Dr. Arie Kruglanski, Holocaust survivor and distinguished university professor in Psychology at the University of Maryland Vidhya Ramalingam, Founder and CEO, Moonshot This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register here to attend virtually. For more information, please contact the USHMM’s Southeast Regional Office at southeast@ushmm.org.

Presidents' Day (Office Closed)   View Event

  • Monday, February 20, 2023 (all day)
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  N/A
  • Description:  The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.

Creating Race in Nazi Germany: Hierarchy and Power in the Third Reich   View Event

  • Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Microsoft Teams
  • Description:  Hosted by the Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies at the US Military Academy, West Point. Advance registration is not required. The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Click here to join the event live on February 21st. 

Faculty Rights and Responsibilities in Conflict with Antisemitism   View Event

  • Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  As part of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy's (ISGAP) landmark Fellowship Training Programme on Critical Antisemitism Studies, Discrimination and Human Rights at the Woolf Institute, ISGAP is pleased to announce the ISGAP-Woolf Institute Series titled “Creating a Conceptual Framework for the Critical Study of Contemporary Antisemitism.” The series will allow ISGAP Visiting Scholars to deliver their latest research to the broader Cambridge community. It will also bring ISGAP's network of scholars to the Woolf Institute, allowing for new ideas to be integrated into one of the most important academic institutions on issues of contemporary antisemitism. Housed at the Woolf Institute, Cambridge, the seminar series will include in-person and virtual presentations from top experts in the field of contemporary antisemitism.“Faculty Rights and Responsibilities in Conflict with Antisemitism” Professor Cary Nelson, Jubilee Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, U.S. Register here.

Complicity and Responsibility: Examination of Female Perpetrators of the Holocaust   View Event

  • Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  Nazism and its racist antisemitism pervaded every aspect of life in Germany, and later occupied Europe. In the end, the Holocaust was a complete collapse of civil society. But who were the perpetrators? And what can we learn from a society that was composed of perpetrators at every level? Led by Echoes & Reflections Program Manager, Jesse Tannetta, this webinar seeks to expand our understanding of perpetrators, with a special focus on the women that contributed, directly and indirectly, to the “Final Solution.” This webinar connects to Lesson Plan Units 5 and 9 on the Echoes & Reflections website. 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.

Be A Witness: Weekly Survivor Conversations   View Event

  • Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  In this intimate and meaningful experience, speakers present stories of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. The Holocaust Speaker Series is held each Wednesday at 10AM on Zoom. February 22: Peggy Dorfman Click here to register for this virtual series. The series is is hosted by the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, and is sponsored by Margaret & Michael Valentine in partnership with the Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Exhibition Opening Reception | Neighbors 1938 “We were all Ladenburgers”   View Event

  • Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Calendar:   Exhibits
  • Location:  Holocaust Museum Houston 5401 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77004
  • Description:  November 9, 1938, marked the start of the November Pogroms, when violent antisemitic demonstrations broke out across Germany, Austria and the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia. This exhibition will shed light on the events as exemplified within several Jewish families in Ladenburg, Germany. It gives a picture of the city’s residents and their relations to one another. This exhibition was conceived by teachers and students at the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien (Center for Jewish Studies, Heidelberg) and the University of Heidelberg in cooperation with the Lobdengau Museum. The project was based on the information compiled by the working group “Jüdische Geschichte” (‘Jewish History’) established in 1983 in Ladenburg. This exhibit discusses the fate of several Ladenburg families within the broader historical context. Neighbors 1938 “We were all Ladenburgers” is a special exhibit for Holocaust Museum Houston because Ladenburg was the childhood home of survivors Lea Krell Weems and Ruth Steinfeld. Lea and Ruth survived by being smuggled out of Gurs by the French resistance group Œuvre de Secours aux Enfants (Children’s Aid Society) at the age of 8 and 7. RSVP here.