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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism
All Day
(16 days)
General
Starts Apr 15, 2026 Ends Apr 30, 2026 You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action. Click for more info
MJH | Witness Theater: The Fifth Witness
MJH | Witness Theater: The Fifth Witness
1:00pm - 2:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts Apr 26, 2026 at 1:00pm Ends Apr 26, 2026 at 2:00pm This unique performance is the culmination of eight months of heartfelt collaboration between four Holocaust survivors and high school students. The diverse group of high school students will portray stories of the Holocaust survivors who survived Auschwitz concentration camp, ghetto life in Hungary, persecution in the Netherlands, and antisemitism in Morocco. Click for more info |
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism
All Day
(16 days)
General
Starts Apr 15, 2026 Ends Apr 30, 2026 You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action. Click for more info |
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism
All Day
(16 days)
General
Starts Apr 15, 2026 Ends Apr 30, 2026 You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action. Click for more info |
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism
All Day
(16 days)
General
Starts Apr 15, 2026 Ends Apr 30, 2026 You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action. Click for more info
MJH | Virtual Walking Tour: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
MJH | Virtual Walking Tour: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
10:00am - 11:00am
(1h)
General
Starts Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00am Ends Apr 29, 2026 at 11:00am Join us for a live and interactive Jewish heritage journey through Warsaw, Poland, with a meaningful focus on the history and legacy of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Led by our guide in real time, we will walk through the streets of the former ghetto area, exploring where daily life once unfolded for hundreds of thousands of Jewish residents before the devastation of the Holocaust. Click for more info
UTD | Remembering Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsváth
UTD | Remembering Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsváth
4:30pm - 6:00pm
(1h 30m)
General
Starts Apr 29, 2026 at 4:30pm Ends Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00pm Please join us as we celebrate the life and memory of Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsváth. You can learn more about Dr. Ozsváth on her In Memoriam page. Click for more info |
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism
All Day
(16 days)
General
Starts Apr 15, 2026 Ends Apr 30, 2026 You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action. Click for more info
Joe Alterman: The Sounds of Jewish America
Joe Alterman: The Sounds of Jewish America
7:30pm - 8:30pm
(1h)
General
Starts Apr 30, 2026 at 7:30pm Ends Apr 30, 2026 at 8:30pm Part performance, part storytelling, jazz pianist, Joe Alterman shares timeless American music with fascinating Jewish stories woven into exploring the vibrant intersection of Jewish heritage and American music that defines a cultural legacy. Click for more info |
Echoes & Reflections | Making Gay History: The Nazi Era
Echoes & Reflections | Making Gay History: The Nazi Era
3:00pm - 4:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm Ends May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm To commemorate Pride Month, Eric Marcus, founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast, will introduce its current 12-episode series on the experiences of LGBTQ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, World War II, and the Holocaust. Click for more info |
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Jewish Federation of San Antonio | PJ Library – JAHM In The Park
Jewish Federation of San Antonio | PJ Library – JAHM In The Park
4:00pm - 5:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 3, 2026 at 4:00pm Ends May 3, 2026 at 5:00pm Register your family for our special event on May 3rd, 4:00 PM at the park. We look forward to welcoming you and your children for a fun-filled day! Please complete the form below to reserve your spot. You will receive the location of the event once registration is completed. Click for more info |
Echoes & Reflections | Holocaust Teaching in the Shadow of Distortion and Trivialization
Echoes & Reflections | Holocaust Teaching in the Shadow of Distortion and Trivialization
2:00pm - 3:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm Ends May 4, 2026 at 3:00pm How do we teach the Holocaust at a time of Holocaust distortion and trivialization in contemporary culture? The Holocaust is a global symbol of evil, but it has been decontextualized. Click for more info
Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Jewish American Heritage Month Webinar Registration
Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Jewish American Heritage Month Webinar Registration
6:00pm - 8:00pm
(2h)
General
Starts May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm Ends May 4, 2026 at 8:00pm Register to join the Jewish American Heritage Month Webinar on Monday, May 4th at 6pm. You will receive the Zoom link for the webinar in your email after registration. Click for more info |
Echoes & Reflections | Villains Into Heroes: The Rehabilitation of Antisemites, Fascists, and Others Complicit in Holocaust Crimes
Echoes & Reflections | Villains Into Heroes: The Rehabilitation of Antisemites, Fascists, and Others Complicit in Holocaust Crimes
3:00pm - 4:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm Ends May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm This webinar critically examines contemporary efforts to rehabilitate the reputations of Holocaust-era perpetrators and fascist organizations, situating these developments within broader debates on historical memory, revisionism, and political culture. Click for more info |
Bookfest: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes
Bookfest: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes
7:30pm - 8:30pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 6, 2026 at 7:30pm Ends May 6, 2026 at 8:30pm Join JCC Dallas for a special evening as we welcome Adeena Sussman to the J, in conversation with Rachel Pinn. Following the discussion, stay for a book signing and tastings from the cookbook. Click for more info |
MJH | The Last Musician of Auschwitz: Teaching About Music During the Holocaust
MJH | The Last Musician of Auschwitz: Teaching About Music During the Holocaust
2:00pm - 4:00pm
(2h)
General
Starts May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm Ends May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Center for Jewish History as we explore the story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, a Holocaust survivor who played in the Auschwitz orchestra. Through primary sources, testimony, and lesson plans, we will explore pedagogy for bringing this into your classroom. Click for more info
HMH | Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month with DACAMERA Young Artists
HMH | Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month with DACAMERA Young Artists
6:30pm - 8:30pm
(2h)
General
Starts May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm Ends May 7, 2026 at 8:30pm Come hear an evening of music celebrating the Jewish-American experience with the musicians of DACAMERA Young Artists. Click for more info |
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Echoes & Reflections | Nurturing Understanding: Holocaust Education in the Primary Classroom
Echoes & Reflections | Nurturing Understanding: Holocaust Education in the Primary Classroom
3:00pm - 4:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm Ends May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm Introducing these narratives to primary-age students in age-appropriate ways helps lay an early foundation for empathy, perspective-taking, and moral awareness. Their stories offer educators a powerful entry point for teaching difficult histories, helping students widen their historical lens. Click for more info |
PJ Library | JAHM Storytime in Boerne
PJ Library | JAHM Storytime in Boerne
10:00am - 11:30am
(1h 30m)
General
Starts May 13, 2026 at 10:00am Ends May 13, 2026 at 11:30am Join us for a special Jewish American Heritage Month Storytime! Families are invited to enjoy a welcoming morning of stories, connection, and learning as we celebrate Jewish American voices, experiences, and contributions. Click for more info |
ADL | Teaching the Full Story: Jewish Diversity from MENA Communities
ADL | Teaching the Full Story: Jewish Diversity from MENA Communities
3:00pm - 4:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm Ends May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, ADL and JIMENA invite educators to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews in America. Click for more info
Dallas First Annual Kosher International Food, Wine and Spirits Festival
Dallas First Annual Kosher International Food, Wine and Spirits Festival
6:15pm - 8:30pm
(2h 15m)
General
Starts May 14, 2026 at 6:15pm Ends May 14, 2026 at 8:30pm First Annual Kosher International Food, Wine and Spirits Festival Featuring traditional foods and recipes from 10 countries, including Israel, Morocco, South Africa, Japan, Argentina, United Kingdom, and others Click for more info |
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Shalom Austin | Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt
Shalom Austin | Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt
4:00pm - 7:00pm
(3h)
General
Starts May 17, 2026 at 4:00pm Ends May 17, 2026 at 7:00pm HC4A and Shalom Austin welcome you to the 13th Annual Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for an unforgettable celebration of music, dance, food, and community—all in support of a powerful cause. Click for more info |
Echoes & Reflections | The Auschwitz Album: Visual Evidence of the Mass Murder Program
Echoes & Reflections | The Auschwitz Album: Visual Evidence of the Mass Murder Program
2:00pm - 3:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm Ends May 18, 2026 at 3:00pm The only photos that portray the story of the transports that arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau during the summer of 1944 are found in the "Auschwitz Album." Click for more info |
Union Advocacy Webinar: Supporting Jewish Educators and Ensuring Inclusive Unions
Union Advocacy Webinar: Supporting Jewish Educators and Ensuring Inclusive Unions
5:30pm - 6:30pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm Ends May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm Join for a conversation designed for K–12 educators interested in learning how to advocate effectively within their unions in response to antisemitism and to ensure Jewish members feel included and supported. Click for more info
Shalom Austin | Mitzvah Day
Shalom Austin | Mitzvah Day
6:00pm - 7:30pm
(1h 30m)
General
Starts May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm Ends May 20, 2026 at 7:30pm Join Shalom Austin this Jewish American Heritage Month as we come together in the spirit of community, compassion, and shared responsibility. Rooted in our core Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), chesed (kindness), and kehillah (community), we invite you to take part in a meaningful service opportunity with Shalom Austin. Click for more info |
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Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Memorial Day (Office Closed)
All Day
General
May 25, 2026 (All Day) The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed. Click for more info |
Echoes & Reflections | Researching Jewish American Heritage Through the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Echoes & Reflections | Researching Jewish American Heritage Through the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
3:00pm - 4:00pm
(1h)
General
Starts May 26, 2026 at 3:00pm Ends May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm In this webinar, Media Historian and Curator Michelle Kelley of the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) will provide an overview of the AAPB’s resources related to Jewish American history and culture. These include unedited interviews from documentary productions, as well as public radio and television broadcasts on Jewish American life, many of which are included in the AAPB’s Jewish American Heritage Collection. Click for more info |
UTEP Recital Series
UTEP Recital Series
8:00pm - 9:30pm
(1h 30m)
General
Starts May 28, 2026 at 8:00pm Ends May 28, 2026 at 9:30pm A recital of music by Jewish composers as performed by Stephen Nordstrom on violin and viola and Nayeli Dousa on piano. The list of composers includes: Joseph Achron Paul Ben-Haim Erwin Schulhoff Issay Dobrowen Ernest Bloch Alexander Tansman Click for more info |
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JFSA: San Antonio Missions Jewish Heritage Game
JFSA: San Antonio Missions Jewish Heritage Game
1:00pm - 4:00pm
(3h)
General
Starts May 31, 2026 at 1:00pm Ends May 31, 2026 at 4:00pm Join the San Antonio Missions Baseball Club for our first ever Jewish Community Day! Celebrate the conclusion of Jewish American Heritage Month with an unforgettable day dedicated to community and culture! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 31st at 1 PM and head over to Wolff Stadium for a day filled with excitement, unity, and fun. Click for more info |
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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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