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July 2023

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Addressing Antisemitism Without Fear
Addressing Antisemitism Without Fear 3:00pm - 5:00pm (2h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jun 25, 2023 at 3:00pm
Ends Jun 25, 2023 at 5:00pm
Hadassah El Paso Chapter invites you to join them for a hybrid informative and educational panel discussion on June 25, 2023 from 3PM-5PM (Central).
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Nazi Persecution of the LGBTQ Community
Nazi Persecution of the LGBTQ Community 2:00pm - 3:00pm (1h)
Workshops
Starts Jun 26, 2023 at 2:00pm
Ends Jun 26, 2023 at 3:00pm
This webinar will be presented by Mr. Yossi Gilad, a frequent lecturer at Yad Vashem, and will focus on Nazi texts, movies, and propaganda posters that demonstrate the radicalization of theory and conduct against Germans who were or were suspected of being LGBTQ during WWII.
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Antisemitism and What Can We Do Today
Antisemitism and What Can We Do Today 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1h 30m)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jun 27, 2023 at 12:00pm
Ends Jun 27, 2023 at 1:30pm
The Dallas Bar Association will be hosting a Zoom Panel Discussion on June 27, 2023, from 12PM-1:30PM.
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Life After Death: Exploring the Aftermath of the Holocaust
Life After Death: Exploring the Aftermath of the Holocaust 2:00pm - 3:00pm (1h)
Workshops
Starts Jun 28, 2023 at 2:00pm
Ends Jun 28, 2023 at 3:00pm
This webinar seeks to answer the question of what happens after a genocide has taken place, from the plight of individual survivors to the rebuilding of communities and civil society.
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Teaching About the Holocaust Using Student Centered Approaches
Teaching About the Holocaust Using Student Centered Approaches 9:00am - 4:00pm (7h)
Workshops
Starts Jun 29, 2023 at 9:00am
Ends Jun 29, 2023 at 4:00pm
Join educators from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for a day of learning about the Holocaust, lesson resources, and upstander skills.
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Independence Day (Office Closed)
Independence Day (Office Closed) All Day
General
Jul 4, 2023 (All Day)
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.
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The Failed Weimar Republic and the Rise of Nazism
The Failed Weimar Republic and the Rise of Nazism 3:00pm - 4:00pm (1h)
Workshops
Starts Jul 6, 2023 at 3:00pm
Ends Jul 6, 2023 at 4:00pm
In this webinar, explore the myriad of political, economic, social, and cultural reasons for the demise of the Weimar Republic and how the Nazi Party capitalized on its weakness to gain total control of Germany in the 1930s.
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Social Studies: A Workshop Day at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Social Studies: A Workshop Day at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum 9:00am - 3:00pm (6h)
Workshops
Starts Jul 7, 2023 at 9:00am
Ends Jul 7, 2023 at 3:00pm
This workshop for Region 8 educators provides an on-site professional development opportunity at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum in Dallas, Texas.
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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum: Teaching the Holocaust
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum: Teaching the Holocaust 9:45am - 4:00pm (6h 15m)
Workshops
Starts Jul 7, 2023 at 9:45am
Ends Jul 7, 2023 at 4:00pm
Join the education team at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for the annual Region 7 Education Service Center Teaching the Holocaust summer workshop series.
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Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023
Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm (1h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jul 7, 2023 at 1:00pm
Ends Jul 7, 2023 at 2:00pm
Join the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum (DHHRM) select Fridays this summer to hear the testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees, and hidden children, as well as second generation survivors.
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Spanish Inquisition - History, Heritage, Misconceptions, and Modern Legacies
Spanish Inquisition - History, Heritage, Misconceptions, and Modern Legacies 10:30am - 12:00pm (1h 30m)
Commemorations
Starts Jul 9, 2023 at 10:30am
Ends Jul 9, 2023 at 12:00pm
In memory of the millions of Jews victimized by the Spanish Inquisition, join Rabbi David J. Zucker, PhD and Seth Ward, PhD for this remembrance ceremony.
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"Night": A Deeper Dive into the Jewish Elements and Symbolism
"Night": A Deeper Dive into the Jewish Elements and Symbolism 2:00pm - 3:00pm (1h)
Workshops
Starts Jul 10, 2023 at 2:00pm
Ends Jul 10, 2023 at 3:00pm
In this webinar, Rabbi and educator, Fred Guttman, will present greater depth and insight into these allegories and elements, providing teachers with new angles to explore with their students.
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2023 Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series: Teaching Holocaust Literature
2023 Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series: Teaching Holocaust Literature 8:45am - 5:00pm (8h 15m)
Workshops
Starts Jul 11, 2023 at 8:45am
Ends Jul 11, 2023 at 5:00pm
This Educator Series has evolved from the annual 4-day conference. The new series allows educators, librarians, and counselors to connect with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum on 5 different dates throughout the year on different topics related to the museum's educational mission.
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Meet the Author: Alan Gratz
Meet the Author: Alan Gratz 12:00pm - 1:00pm (1h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jul 11, 2023 at 12:00pm
Ends Jul 11, 2023 at 1:00pm
Alan Gratz is a New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels and graphic novels for young readers.
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Exhibition Opening Reception | Berlin: A Jewish Ode to the Metropolis
Exhibition Opening Reception | Berlin: A Jewish Ode to the Metropolis 6:00pm - 7:30pm (1h 30m)
Exhibits
Starts Jul 13, 2023 at 6:00pm
Ends Jul 13, 2023 at 7:30pm
This exhibit features work by artist Jason Langer from his series "Berlin: A Jewish Ode to the Metropolis".
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Social Studies: A Day with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Social Studies: A Day with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum 9:00am - 3:00pm (6h)
Workshops
Starts Jul 14, 2023 at 9:00am
Ends Jul 14, 2023 at 3:00pm
Region 8 ESC is proud to bring the Dallas Holocaust Museum to northeast Texas.
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Living History: An Auschwitz Survivor Remembers
Living History: An Auschwitz Survivor Remembers 2:00pm - 3:00pm (1h)
Workshops
Starts Jul 18, 2023 at 2:00pm
Ends Jul 18, 2023 at 3:00pm
Join Echoes & Reflections for a special presentation from Holocaust survivor Ben Midler.
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Between America and France: Varian Fry and the Rescue of Artists
Between America and France: Varian Fry and the Rescue of Artists 11:00am - 12:00pm (1h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jul 19, 2023 at 11:00am
Ends Jul 19, 2023 at 12:00pm
With a belated reminder of the proximity of the American and French Independent Day celebrations, this talk focuses on the artists’ Schindler, the American journalist, Varian Fry (1907-1967). Using methods both legal and not, Fry managed to rescue some 2,000 individuals from France between 1940 and 1941.
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Photos, Art, and Poetry: Tools to Build Engaging Holocaust Lessons
Photos, Art, and Poetry: Tools to Build Engaging Holocaust Lessons 3:00pm - 4:30pm (1h 30m)
Workshops
Starts Jul 20, 2023 at 3:00pm
Ends Jul 20, 2023 at 4:30pm
As teachers prepare for a new school year, join this webinar with Program Manager Jen Goss to explore these engaging resources provided by Echoes & Reflections and learn how to incorporate them effectively and responsibly into your classroom.
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Young Upstanders Toolkit Training for K-5 Educators
Young Upstanders Toolkit Training for K-5 Educators 9:00am - 1:00pm (4h)
Workshops
Starts Jul 21, 2023 at 9:00am
Ends Jul 21, 2023 at 1:00pm
Join Holocaust Museum Houston for free resources to help elementary students explore the foundational traits of good citizenship, including empathy, cooperation, and responsibility.
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Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023
Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm (1h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jul 21, 2023 at 1:00pm
Ends Jul 21, 2023 at 2:00pm
Join the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum (DHHRM) select Fridays this summer to hear the testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees, and hidden children, as well as second generation survivors.
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2023 THGAAC Education Grant Announcement
2023 THGAAC Education Grant Announcement All Day
Grants & Contests
Jul 24, 2023 (All Day)
The THGAAC will announce the recipients of the 2023 THGAAC Education Grant Cycle this week.
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2023 First Person Series: Rae Goldfarb
2023 First Person Series: Rae Goldfarb 12:00pm - 1:00pm (1h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jul 26, 2023 at 12:00pm
Ends Jul 26, 2023 at 1:00pm
Watch to learn how Rae and her mother spent the next two years on the run—outmaneuvering Nazis and eventually joining up with partisan resistance fighters in the forest.
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Honoring the Srebrenica Massacre: What We Can Learn from Teaching About Genocide
Honoring the Srebrenica Massacre: What We Can Learn from Teaching About Genocide 3:00pm - 4:00pm (1h)
Workshops
Starts Jul 27, 2023 at 3:00pm
Ends Jul 27, 2023 at 4:00pm
In honor of the genocide in Srebrenica that occurred from July 11-31, 1995, join Echoes & Reflections as the Educators’ Institute for Human Rights discusses the Siege of Sarajevo utilizing resources they have developed for teachers in Bosnia, the US, and beyond.
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The Pipeline of Extremism
The Pipeline of Extremism 7:00pm - 9:00pm (2h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Jul 31, 2023 at 7:00pm
Ends Jul 31, 2023 at 9:00pm
July 31 begins a week of mourning and reflection for the El Paso community as they remember the lives of those murdered on August 3rd. Please join ADL's panelists who will discuss the cause, history, and impact of extremism.
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2023 THGAAC Education Grant Cycle Opens
2023 THGAAC Education Grant Cycle Opens All Day
Grants & Contests
Aug 1, 2023 (All Day)
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Committee offers to fund a variety of programs through its THGAAC Education Grant program.
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The Treblinka Uprising: Commemorating 80 Years
The Treblinka Uprising: Commemorating 80 Years 2:00pm - 3:00pm (1h)
Workshops
Starts Aug 1, 2023 at 2:00pm
Ends Aug 1, 2023 at 3:00pm
In an incredible display of resistance against all odds, the Jewish prisoners in the Treblinka death camp rose up against their captors on August 1, 1943.
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DHHRM Teacher Thursdays
DHHRM Teacher Thursdays 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h)
Exhibits
Starts Aug 3, 2023 at 10:00am
Ends Aug 3, 2023 at 5:00pm
Educators, librarians, and school administrators receive free admission on Thursdays in August 2023.
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Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023
Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm (1h)
Speaking Engagements
Starts Aug 4, 2023 at 1:00pm
Ends Aug 4, 2023 at 2:00pm
Join the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum (DHHRM) select Fridays this summer to hear the testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees, and hidden children, as well as second generation survivors.
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Educator Open House
Educator Open House 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h)
Exhibits
Starts Aug 5, 2023 at 10:00am
Ends Aug 5, 2023 at 5:00pm
Educators will receive free admission to Holocaust Museum Houston (with valid school ID) and can learn about free education programs and resources available for K-12 classrooms during their “Meet and Greet” with the Education team.
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July 2023

Addressing Antisemitism Without Fear

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  • Sun, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom or Address Provided Upon Registering

Nazi Persecution of the LGBTQ Community

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  • Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

Antisemitism and What Can We Do Today

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  • Tue, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom

Life After Death: Exploring the Aftermath of the Holocaust

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  • Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

Teaching About the Holocaust Using Student Centered Approaches

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  • Thu, Jun 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Region 12 ESC

Independence Day (Office Closed)

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  • Tue, Jul 4 (all day)
  • Calendar:   General

The Failed Weimar Republic and the Rise of Nazism

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  • Thu, Jul 6, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

Social Studies: A Workshop Day at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

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  • Fri, Jul 7, 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum: Teaching the Holocaust

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  • Fri, Jul 7, 9:45am - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023

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  • Fri, Jul 7, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  DHHRM or Virtual

Spanish Inquisition - History, Heritage, Misconceptions, and Modern Legacies

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  • Sun, Jul 9, 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Calendar:   Commemorations
  • Location:  YouTube

"Night": A Deeper Dive into the Jewish Elements and Symbolism

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  • Mon, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

2023 Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series: Teaching Holocaust Literature

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  • Tue, Jul 11, 8:45am - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  DHHRM or Virtual

Meet the Author: Alan Gratz

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  • Tue, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Exhibition Opening Reception | Berlin: A Jewish Ode to the Metropolis

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  • Thu, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Calendar:   Exhibits
  • Location:  Holocaust Museum Houston

Social Studies: A Day with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

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  • Fri, Jul 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Region 8 ESC

Living History: An Auschwitz Survivor Remembers

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  • Tue, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

Between America and France: Varian Fry and the Rescue of Artists

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  • Wed, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Virtual

Photos, Art, and Poetry: Tools to Build Engaging Holocaust Lessons

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  • Thu, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

Young Upstanders Toolkit Training for K-5 Educators

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  • Fri, Jul 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Holocaust Museum Houston

Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023

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  • Fri, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  DHHRM or Virtual

2023 THGAAC Education Grant Announcement

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  • Mon, Jul 24 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Grants & Contests

2023 First Person Series: Rae Goldfarb

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  • Wed, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  YouTube

Honoring the Srebrenica Massacre: What We Can Learn from Teaching About Genocide

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  • Thu, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

The Pipeline of Extremism

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  • Mon, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  El Paso Community Foundation Room 333 N. Oregon St. - 1st Floor

2023 THGAAC Education Grant Cycle Opens

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  • Tue, Aug 1 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Grants & Contests

The Treblinka Uprising: Commemorating 80 Years

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  • Tue, Aug 1, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom

DHHRM Teacher Thursdays

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  • Thu, Aug 3, 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Exhibits
  • Location:  Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Summer Survivor Speaker Series 2023

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  • Fri, Aug 4, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  DHHRM or Virtual

Educator Open House

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  • Sat, Aug 5, 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Exhibits
  • Location:  Holocaust Museum Houston

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