Closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM - October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Zekelman Holocaust Center will close early on Monday, October 13, and remain closed through Wednesday, October 15, for the Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah holidays.
Regular operating hours will resume on Thursday, October 16, at 9:30 AM.
More Events
Survivor Talk Sundays: Barbara Cohen
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims of the Holocaust as real people who had–and lost–family, friends, and communities. Please join us on Sundays to listen to a survivor speaker. Barbara Cohen Barbara (Schechter) Cohen was born in Bukaczowce, Poland (now part of Ukraine) in 1941. When Barbara was a baby, she and her parents were sent…
Special Next Generation Speaker: Dr. Charles Silow, Child of Survivors
The HC proudly hosts a Next Generation Speaker program, inviting descendants of Holocaust survivors to tell the personal stories of their families during the Holocaust. This speaker program also shines a light on the intergenerational impact of survivor experiences. Please join us to hear Dr. Charles Silow share his parents’ story.
Special Sunday Talk: Ken Posner, Son-In-Law of a Survivor
The HC proudly hosts a Next Generation Speaker program, inviting descendants of Holocaust survivors to tell the personal stories of their families during the Holocaust. This speaker program also shines a light on the intergenerational impact of survivor experiences. Please join us on Sunday to listen to Ken Posner tell the story of his father-in-law.
Special Survivor Talk with Barbara Cohen for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims of the Holocaust as real people who had–and lost–family, friends, and communities. Please join us on Sundays to listen to a survivor speaker. Barbara Cohen Barbara (Schechter) Cohen was born in Bukaczowce, Poland (now part of Ukraine) in 1941. When Barbara was a baby, she and her parents were sent…
Special Next Generation Speaker: Dr. Charles Silow, Child of Survivors
The HC proudly hosts a Next Generation Speaker program, inviting descendants of Holocaust survivors to tell the personal stories of their families during the Holocaust. This speaker program also shines a light on the intergenerational impact of survivor experiences. Please join us to listen to Dr. Charles Silow share the story of his parents.
POSTPONED: Kappy Family Art & Writing Competition Awards Ceremony
Unfortunately, the heat at The Zekelman Holocaust Center is currently not functioning, and The HC is experiencing some additional power issues due to Friday’s windstorm. Given the state of the building, we need to postpone the event to a later date. We are as disappointed as you are, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We are already exploring alternative dates and options, and we will follow up as soon as we have a new date scheduled. Join us at The Zekelman…
Special Sunday Talk: Hillary Glaser, Granddaughter of Survivors
The HC proudly hosts a Next Generation Speaker program, inviting descendants of Holocaust survivors to tell the personal stories of their families during the Holocaust. This speaker program also shines a light on the intergenerational impact of survivor experiences. Please join us on Sunday to listen to Hillary Glaser tell the story of her grandfather, Albert Schwartz.
Educator Workshop with the Institute for Curriculum Services: Exploring the Multifaceted Identities of Jewish Americans
This educator workshop explores the diversity and lived experiences of Jewish Americans to support classroom teaching about identity and complexity. The session includes a focused exploration of Holocaust survivor resettlement in Michigan and a conversation with a Next Generation Speaker reflecting on legacy and resilience. Part of the Exploring Jewish Identity: An Educator Learning Series, presented by the Institute for Curriculum Services and The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Date: April 30Time: 5:00–7:00 PMLocation: The Zekelman Holocaust Center at 28123 Orchard Lake…
Educator Workshop with the Institute for Curriculum Services: Jewish Immigration, Restriction, and Resettlement
This educator workshop examines Jewish immigration to the United States from 1880 through the post–World War II era within the broader context of American immigration history. Participants analyze primary sources to explore immigration patterns, restrictive policies, and the human impact of antisemitism during the Holocaust, including local survivor testimonies. Part of the Exploring Jewish Identity: An Educator Learning Series, presented by the Institute for Curriculum Services and The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Date: April 14Time: 5:00–7:00 PMLocation: The Zekelman Holocaust Center…
Educator Workshop with the Institute for Curriculum Services: Exploring the History, Traditions, and Beliefs of Judaism
This educator workshop explores Judaism as one of the world’s oldest religions and as a living culture shaped by history, tradition, and resilience. Designed for Michigan educators, the session examines core beliefs, laws, and diversity within Judaism and includes a guided tour of the museum’s core exhibit highlighting Jewish identity before and during the Holocaust. Part of the Exploring Jewish Identity: An Educator Learning Series, presented by the Institute for Curriculum Services and The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Date: March 26Time:…