Past Events

Survivor Talk Sundays: Dr. Irene Miller

December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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...
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Friday Public Tours

December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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Virtual Educator Training: Preventing Genocide Through Lessons from the Holocaust

December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Educators will explore the definition of genocide and best pedagogical practices for teaching about the Holocaust and other genocides in the classroom. The session will leave educators feeling empowered to teach students about practical, concrete ways that students can act as upstanders and help prevent the conditions that lead to...
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A Rescue in Vienna: Book Talk

December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
When Vinay Gupta learned of his grandfather Kundanlal’s hidden past, he discovered a remarkable example of courage and humanity. From his home in Punjab, Kundanlal helped many Jewish families escape the Nazis, offering them work, shelter, and a new beginning. Join author Vinay Gupta at The HC as he shares...
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Sunday Public Tours

December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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Survivor Talk Sundays: Henry Wormser

December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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...
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Friday Public Tours

December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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Virtual Educator Training: Analyzing Propaganda and Teaching Media Literacy

December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This virtual training session will help homeschool parents and teachers gain tools to facilitate discussion, understand the role and impact of Nazi propaganda during the Holocaust, and teach students to critically analyze media in their world today. 
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Sunday Public Tours

November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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Special Sunday Talk: Ken Posner, Son-In-Law of a Survivor

November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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...
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Closed for Thanksgiving

November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM - November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Zekelman Holocaust Center will close on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. Regular operating hours will resume on Sunday, November 30, at 9:30 AM.
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Sunday Public Tours

November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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Special Sunday Talk: Jeff Cymerint, Son of a Survivor

November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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 Jeff Cymerint tell...
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Friday Public Tours

November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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Educator Training: Ordinary Men and Women

November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn about the ordinary men and women who were influenced by Nazi ideology and chose to harm others, exploring the consequences of these choices for Jewish lives. This session will allow participants to gain a better understanding of how the Holocaust happened on an interpersonal level and gain an appreciation...
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Members-Only Guided Tour: Boris Lurie Special Exhibit

November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We are excited to welcome members of The HC for exclusive tours of Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try, our current Special Exhibit. Join our content experts for a 30-minute tour of the exhibit space, followed by exhibit exploration time. Centered around Boris Lurie's earliest work, the so-called...
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Members-Only Guided Tour: Boris Lurie Special Exhibit

November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We are excited to welcome members of The HC for exclusive tours of Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try, our current Special Exhibit. Join our content experts for a 30-minute tour of the exhibit space, followed by exhibit exploration time. Centered around Boris Lurie's earliest work, the so-called...
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Sunday Public Tours

November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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Survivor Talk Sundays: George Erdstein

November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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...
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Friday Public Tours

November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
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