Upcoming Events
Events
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RESCHEDULED: Kappy Family Art & Writing Competition Awards Ceremony
Join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for the Kappy Family Art & Writing Competition awards ceremony, a special day celebrating the creativity and courage of student participants from across Michigan. With more than 230 submissions inspired by the lives and legacies of Anne Frank and Elie Wiesel, this year’s competition showcases the powerful voices…
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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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Educator Workshops With The City of Adrian & Adrian Schools: Preventing Genocide
Pop-Up Holocaust Museum 136 E Maumee (across from Croswell), Adrian, MI, United StatesHow does genocide begin, and how can we help students recognize early warning signs? Using tools such as the Pyramid of Hate and 10 Stages of Genocide, this session helps educators teach genocide as a process that unfolds over time. The workshop emphasizes civic responsibility and introduces the Pyramid of Peace, encouraging students to see…
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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,…
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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…
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Survivor Talk Sundays: George Erdstein
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. George Erdstein…
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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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Intensive Holocaust Education Workshop for Genesee Intermediate School District Teachers
Join us for an intensive workshop on Trauma-Informed Practices, Art as Resistance, and Voices of Survivors on Thursday, May 7, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Collaborate with teachers from Genesee Intermediate School District at The Zekelman Holocaust Center. The day will start with Trauma-Informed Practices, where we will cover…
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Arthur Horwitz Book Launch: Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow
William Davidson AuditoriumThe Holocaust Center is proud to host the official book launch of Arthur M. Horwitz's book, "Dual Identities: Living in Meier's Shadow." A photograph. A hidden truth. A lifetime of responsibility. Arthur Horwitz, the son of a Holocaust survivor, grew up hearing stories of loss and resilience. His powerful new memoir explores inherited trauma, identity,…
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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…