Upcoming Events
Events
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Special Sunday Talk: Ken Posner, Son-In-Law of a Survivor
William Davidson AuditoriumThe 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.
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Sunday Public Tours
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts, deepen your understanding of the Holocaust, and highlight stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan. There is…
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Unto Every Person There is a Name
The HC is proud to offer free admission on Tuesday, April 14, in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom HaShoah. Each year, community leaders and friends of The HC participate in “Unto Every Person There Is a Name,” an international memorial project that pays tribute to the 6 million Jewish victims of the…
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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…
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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:…
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Yom HaShoah Evening with The J: Acts of Care for Holocaust Survivors
The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI, United StatesJoin us on Yom HaShoah for an evening dedicated to honoring Holocaust survivors and supporting both survivors in Israel and community members here in Metropolitan Detroit. We’ll share dinner, hear reflections from our speakers, and engage in a hands‑on project centered on resilience, memory, and collective care. Together, we will assemble care items for people…
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Spreading Hate: Propaganda and the Holocaust
Westland Public Library 6123 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI, United StatesMany people chose to support the Nazi regime during the Holocaust, and propaganda played a significant role in their thinking. Propaganda is false or biased information used to mold the opinions and actions of an audience to promote a particular objective. During the Holocaust, that objective was the attempted annihilation of the Jews. You will…
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Educator Workshops With The City of Adrian & Adrian Schools: Children and the Holocaust
Pop-Up Holocaust Museum 136 E Maumee (across from Croswell), Adrian, MI, United StatesThis session explores the experiences of children during the Holocaust and offers guidance on how to teach this topic sensitively and responsibly. Educators will examine age-appropriate materials and strategies that honor young victims’ experiences while supporting student understanding and emotional well-being. All available workshops in this series: March 4: Foundations for Teaching the Holocaust March…
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Educator Workshop: Next Generation Speaker Talk With Dahlia Schwartz
ZoomHear Next Generation Speaker Dahlia Schwartz speak about her father, who survived the Holocaust. The Next Generation Speaker Series will be a monthly, virtual opportunity for educators to hear from a child or grandchild of a Holocaust survivor. In their talks, these incredible Next Generation Speakers share stories of their family during the Holocaust and…
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Friday Public Tours
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts, deepen your understanding of the Holocaust, and highlight stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan. There is no additional cost to attend a…