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“Beyond the dark abyss of evil ascends a fragile flame of hope.” – Dr. Michael A. Meyer
In the face of darkness and suffering, a single act of courage, empathy, or advocacy can emerge as a beacon of hope. Every light, no matter how small, has the potential to challenge and dispel darkness.
Our work at the Holocaust & Humanity Center is driven by the belief that every effort to learn from the past, confront prejudice, and promote understanding can help us create a community of upstanders today. Together, we each have the power to be that fragile flame of hope, illuminating the path toward a more just and compassionate world.
Join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting at historic Union Terminal as we reflect on our work in the past year and look forward to what’s next for our growing organization.
This year’s guest speaker is Eric Ward. Eric K. Ward, a nationally-recognized expert on the relationship between authoritarian movements, hate violence, and preserving inclusive democracy, is the recipient of the 2021 Civil Courage Prize – the first time in the award’s history that an American has won the prize, revealing the dangerous proliferation of hate crimes and political violence by authoritarian and extremist movements in the United States. Eric brings over three decades of leadership in community organizing and philanthropy to his roles as Western States Center’s Executive Director and Senior Fellow with Southern Poverty Law Center and Race Forward. Since Eric took the helm in 2017, Western States Center has become a national hub for innovative responses to white nationalism, antisemitism, and structural inequality, towards a world where everyone can live, love, work, and worship free from bigotry and fear. In his 30+ year civil rights career, Eric has worked with community groups, government and business leaders, human rights advocates, and philanthropy as an organizer, director, program officer, consultant, and board member.
The Kurtz Educator Award is dedicated to teachers who are committed to Holocaust education, ensuring the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. Join us as we award an educator in our community as a part of our Annual Meeting.
Roma & Sam Kaltman Teacher Fellowship
An immersive learning experience for educators
Friday, November 8, Saturday, November 9 & Saturday, January 18 at Union Terminal, with asynchronous learning opportunities throughout the school year
Are you ready to join a community of educators committed to ensuring the lessons of the Holocaust inspire a new generation of upstanders? Join the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s prestigious cohort of teacher leaders and apply to the Roma & Sam Kaltman Teacher Fellowship today.
This immersive learning opportunity starts with a two-day in-person experience in November, followed by asynchronous learning sessions on topics relevant to you and your classroom. The fellowship concludes with an in-person experience in January. As you learn and grow as part of a cohort of dedicated educators, you’ll leave with the foundational knowledge and best practices to teach the Holocaust to today’s students. Beyond opportunities to hear from Holocaust survivors, learn from Holocaust experts, and hone lesson plans, fellows will cultivate long-lasting professional relationships with special experiences including a Shabbat dinner at historic Union Terminal. Apply today to begin your journey as a 2024 Roma and Sam Kaltman Teacher Fellow.
Cost: $100
Schedule:
Friday, November 8: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Includes lunch and a Shabbat dinner experience in downtown Cincinnati
Saturday, November 9: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Includes lunch
Early December: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (date TBD)
Zoom session moderated by Sarah Crane, HHC’s Scholar-in-Residence, on changes in Holocaust education post-October 7 (participating scholars TBD)
Saturday, January 18: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Includes lunch
Join the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center for our annual Kristallnacht Commemoration, featuring a candle lighting ceremony, on Sunday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Union Terminal.
Following the candle lighting ceremony, join us for a conversation about Holding Hope: Stories of Survival During the Holocaust, a special photography book project that documents the stories of local Holocaust survivors, some sharing their stories for the first time. The panel includes survivors and project leaders reflecting on how together, we will continue being a voice for the voiceless and remembering for the future. Several of the portraits will be displayed during the program and the Center will share future plans for the project.
Join us for “Little Acts, Big Impact: Mini Upstander Play Sessions” in partnership with the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati every second Saturday at 10 a.m. at Union Terminal! This special event series features fun, games, and songs led by talented artists from the Children’s Theatre. Each session will focus on highlighting a specific character strength, fostering a positive and engaging environment for children.
While the little ones immerse themselves in creative and educational activities, parents will have the opportunity to explore our museum. As an added bonus, families who attend the session will be offered free admission into Cincinnati Museum Center Children’s Museum for the day.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to inspire mini upstanders and create lasting memories with your family. This event series is presented in partnership with Cincinnati Museum Center and the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.
Location: Winds of Change Theatre at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s museum on the mezzanine level
Time: Every second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Join the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center for our annual International Holocaust Remembrance Event on Sunday, January 26, at 11 a.m. at Union Terminal.
Following a meaningful conversation with local survivors in Reakirt Auditorium, guests will have the opportunity to engage with our groundbreaking Dimensions in Testimony exhibit, featuring new local Holocaust survivor testimony in an interactive format.
The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 — the anniversary of the liberation of AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU — as INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY. On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides.
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