December 2024

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HMMSA Reads: "Inseparable: The Hess Twins' Holocaust Journey through Bergen-Belsen to America" with author Faris Cassell

THGAAC December 2024 Quarterly Meeting

HMH | Introduction to Teaching the Holocaust for Holocaust Remembrance Week (Elementary Focus)

HMH | Introduction to Teaching the Holocaust for Holocaust Remembrance Week (Secondary Focus)

Monthly Jewish Study- Getting a Handle on Modern Antisemitism

100 Jewish Men with Scott Kammerman

Christmas Eve Day (Office Closed)

Christmas Day (Office Closed)

Day After Christmas (Office Closed)

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Tue, Dec 3, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Location: Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio 12500 Northwest Military HighwaySan Antonio, TX, 78231

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Wed, Dec 4, 8:30am - 12:30pm
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Sat, Dec 7, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Holocaust Museum Houston Classroom Lester and Sue Smith Campus 5401 Caroline Houston, TX , 77004

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Sat, Dec 7, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Location: Holocaust Museum Houston Classroom Lester and Sue Smith Campus 5401 Caroline Houston, TX , 77004

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Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Location: Congregation Beth Shalom of the Woodlands 5125 SHADOWBEND PLACE THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77381

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Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Location: Stein Hall Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4525 Beechnut Houston, TX 77096

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Tue, Dec 24 (all day)
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Wed, Dec 25 (all day)
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Thu, Dec 26 (all day)
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Senate Bill 1828 charges the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission with developing or approving materials for a statewide Holocaust Remembrance Week. Provided is information on best practices and various lists of approved resources.

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HMMSA Reads: "Inseparable: The Hess Twins' Holocaust Journey through Bergen-Belsen to America" with author Faris Cassell

HMMSA Reads: "Inseparable: The Hess Twins' Holocaust Journey through Bergen-Belsen to America" with author Faris Cassell 7:00pm - 8:00pm (1h)

General
Starts Dec 3, 2024 at 7:00pm
Ends Dec 3, 2024 at 8:00pm
Stefan and Marion Hess's happy childhood was shattered in 1943. Torn from their home in Amsterdam, the six-year-old twins and their parents were deported to a place their mother called "this dying hell"—the infamous concentration camp at Bergen-Belsen.
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THGAAC December 2024 Quarterly Meeting

THGAAC December 2024 Quarterly Meeting 8:30am - 12:30pm (4h)

Commission Meetings
Starts Dec 4, 2024 at 8:30am
Ends Dec 4, 2024 at 12:30pm
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) is holding its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 beginning at 8:30AM.
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HMH | Introduction to Teaching the Holocaust for Holocaust Remembrance Week (Elementary Focus)

HMH | Introduction to Teaching the Holocaust for Holocaust Remembrance Week (Elementary Focus) 9:00am - 12:00pm (3h)

Workshops
Starts Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Ends Dec 7, 2024 at 12:00pm
In preparation for Holocaust Remembrance Week, join Holocaust Museum Houston for a half-day educator workshop on teaching the Holocaust. This workshop is designed for elementary school teachers.
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HMH | Introduction to Teaching the Holocaust for Holocaust Remembrance Week (Secondary Focus)

HMH | Introduction to Teaching the Holocaust for Holocaust Remembrance Week (Secondary Focus) 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h)

Workshops
Starts Dec 7, 2024 at 1:00pm
Ends Dec 7, 2024 at 4:00pm
In preparation for Holocaust Remembrance Week, join Holocaust Museum Houston for a half-day educator workshop on teaching the Holocaust. This workshop is designed for middle and high school teachers.
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Monthly Jewish Study- Getting a Handle on Modern Antisemitism

Monthly Jewish Study- Getting a Handle on Modern Antisemitism 7:00pm - 8:30pm (1h 30m)

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Starts Dec 10, 2024 at 7:00pm
Ends Dec 10, 2024 at 8:30pm
Monthly Jewish Study - Getting a Handle on Modern Antisemitism at Congregation Beth Shalom of the Woodlands.
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100 Jewish Men with Scott Kammerman

100 Jewish Men with Scott Kammerman 6:30pm - 8:00pm (1h 30m)

Speaking Engagements
Starts Dec 11, 2024 at 6:30pm
Ends Dec 11, 2024 at 8:00pm
100 Jewish Men is a group of men dedicated to improving themselves and each other as men, fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, friends, and Jews. Through controversial, thought-provoking speakers and small group discussions, we will explore what usually remains unspoken in men’s lives at work and at home. We have an incredible year planned, and we hope you choose to be part of it. Scott Kammerman, Executive Director of Friends of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, & Antisemitism Advisory Commission presents this month.
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Christmas Eve Day (Office Closed)

Christmas Eve Day (Office Closed) All Day

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Dec 24, 2024 (All Day)
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.
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Christmas Day (Office Closed)

Christmas Day (Office Closed) All Day

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Dec 25, 2024 (All Day)
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.
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Day After Christmas (Office Closed)

Day After Christmas (Office Closed) All Day

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Dec 26, 2024 (All Day)
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.
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