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Join us for a gallery talk and tour celebrating Women’s History Month on March 23. The featured speaker will be Ray Warren. Ray tells the story of his mother, Fannie Warren. Fannie was born in the small town of Zwolen, Poland and was one of five children born to Rubin and Mindel Hofman. She was married shortly after the war began in 1940. After working in slave labor camps, she was finally liberated by the British at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Of her family, only she and her brother, Chaim, survived. Ray has a Ph.D. in Biology and is retired from Procter and Gamble. He is a founding member of the Cincinnati Combined Generations of the Holocaust, a predecessor organization to the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.
After the gallery talk, guests are invited to stay for a guided museum tour focused on women’s stories during the Holocaust.
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, the Mayerson Jewish Community Center, and Jewish Family Service for this year’s Yom HaShoah Commemoration. On April 27 at 2 PM at the Mayerson JCC, we will come together to remember and mourn the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and honor the survivors. The memorial service will include a moving candle-lighting by six survivor families, music, and prayer. All descendants of survivors are asked to light candles during the program in memory of their loved ones.
After the memorial service, join us for a conversation with esteemed author, Alexandra Zapruder. Author of Salvaged Pages: Young Writer’s Diaries of the Holocaust, a collection of diaries written by young people during the Holocaust, Zapruder will be in conversation with Dr. Sarah Crane (Professor of Judaic Studies, University of Cincinnati) on the evolving legacy of these diaries and their role in enriching Holocaust education today.
Join us for Museum Mindfulness, a yoga event in the iconic rotunda of Union Terminal. Enjoy a relaxing yoga session, followed by drinks, appetizers, and insightful conversations with mindfulness experts. Learn how to tap into the science of well-being to become your best self and discover your character strengths as an upstander. Please Note: Bring your own yoga mat. All participants will be required to sign a waiver at registration.
Museum Mindfulness is part of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s Cohen Family Upstander Month, an inspiring month of events featuring family activities and an awards ceremony at historic Union Terminal. The month celebrates and uplifts the change makers in our community.
Cincinnati is a city built by upstanders—a community where courage, compassion, and positive change come to life. Join us for the 2025 Upstander Awards on June 22 at 6 p.m., as we honor the individuals who embody these values and make our city stronger.
This gala-style event will take place in the iconic rotunda of historic Union Terminal, featuring a three-course meal, music, interactive art experiences, and an inspiring awards ceremony. Together, we’ll celebrate the stories of those who rise to challenges and lift others in the process.
Be part of a night that showcases why Cincinnati is a place where upstanders rise together. Let’s come together to honor their impact and build an even brighter future.
Cincinnati’s community of upstanders take over historic Union Terminal for our Upstander 5K, Family Day & Upstander Volunteer Expo. Kick off your morning with the Upstander 5K at 8:30 a.m., which takes runners and walkers on a scenic route throughout the West End. Participants will also enjoy live music, family activities, breakfast, and pick-up pickleball tournament outside of Union Terminal.
After you finish up your morning outside, explore upstander activities and experiences throughout the Children’s Museum, Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. 5K attendees receive free museum admission!
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