The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center had a REMARKABLE YEAR filled with incredible moments, challenges, and new opportunities. We engaged more than 2.5 million through our MISSION-DRIVEN DIGITAL AND IN-PERSON EVENTS, museum tours, educational experiences, social media, and virtual content. From Australia to India, individuals from more than 25 countries and 30 states tuned into digital and in-person programming and experiences this year. Check out the top 10 moments of impact this year for the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center:
1. A new partnership allows every freshman from Cincinnati Public Schools to visit the museum for the next five years.
THE NANCY & DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER ANNOUNCED A PARTNERSHIP that will enable every freshman from Cincinnati Public Schools to Holocaust education through interactive field trips to the museum. The partnership enables every CPS freshman to visit the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center at Union Terminal for the next five years, which will reach up to 15,000 students.
“We are proud to fund educational experiences that will influence hearts and minds,” Roger and Julie Heldman said. “We know that through this experience, students are learning about the dangers of prejudice, discrimination and dehumanization, and their responsibility to take action against intolerance and injustice today.”
2. Thousands experience our award-winning museum at Union Terminal.
More than 20,000 people VISITED THE MUSEUM THIS YEAR. Approximately 76% of visitors spend more than one hour exploring the museum and visitors come from nearly every state across the country. Thousands experienced our newest exhibit DIMENSIONS IN TESTIMONY. We are one of only 10 museums in the world where visitors can experience Dimensions in Testimony, a virtual intelligence exhibit featuring two-dimensional displays of Holocaust survivors. Visitors can ask questions and receive responses in real time.
3. To combat the surge in antisemitism, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center offers free admission for the remainder of 2022.
In an effort to address the recent surge in antisemitism, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center WILL WAIVE MUSEUM TICKET COSTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. To educate the public in this critical time, the public can visit the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s award-winning museum at historic Union Terminal for free from December 8 through January 2, 2023.
4. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center grows its Cincy Upstander Project.
HHC expanded its CINCY UPSTANDER PROJECT, hiring Jake Campbell as the Upstander Engagement Manager. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center hosted a gamut of upstander-related events and programs this year including the inaugural Upstander Awards, Upstander 5K, an Upstander Service Night at Freestore Foodbank, and upstander-themed museum tours and experiences. Meet the 2022 UPSTANDER AWARD WINNERS, and NOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE 2023 UPSTANDER AWARDS.
5. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center celebrates Holocaust Survivor Al Miller’s 100th Birthday.
The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center HOSTED A 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR DR. AL MILLER, a beloved Cincinnatian, U.S. veteran, and Holocaust survivor. More than 300 people attended the celebration. Miller has loaned the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center his U.S. Army “Eisenhower jacket” to display in the museum. After escaping Nazi Germany with his family, Miller arrived in the U.S. in 1940. Entering the U.S. Army in 1943, Miller was trained in military intelligence with the 3rd Infantry Division. Miller returned to Germany where he used his German speaking skills to interrogate suspected war criminals for post-war trials covering crimes and atrocities committed during World War II.
6. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center hosts signature Yom HaShoah Commemoration and other major in-person events.
More than 300 people attended the community’s annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration, hosted by the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, the Mayerson Jewish Community Center, and Jewish Family Service. Featured speakers included Dr. Michael Meyer, the Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Jewish History Emeritus, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and Kevin Aldridge, Opinion Editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, as well as descendants of Holocaust survivors. In addition, the program included a moving candle lighting ceremony and music. We also hosted standing room only events and experiences including the Annual Meeting, Different Trains, Defiant Requiem, and others.
7. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center grows its staff.
The organization promoted Jodi Elowitz to Chief Learning Officer and hired our first-ever Education Outreach Manager Lauren Karas. With this new role, we’re able to connect more teachers and students to our DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING through expanded outreach and sustained partnerships with area school districts. Jackie Congedo was also hired as Chief External Relations & Community Engagement Officer, and David Solomon was brought on as Chief Operating Officer.
8. The community honors the leadership of Sarah L. Weiss.
SARAH L. WEISS STEPPED DOWN AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center after 18 years with the organization. As CEO, Weiss led the Center to become a successful, independent nonprofit that has grown in size and reach from its early days as part of Hebrew Union College. She spearheaded the effort to move the organization into Union Terminal in 2019. And she has built an endowment that will sustain the Center’s work long into the future. Board chair David Wise assumed interim CEO duties.
“My heart remains committed to the organizatoin, and I’m delighted to work with David to steward the Center through its next phase of growth,” Weiss said.
9. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center receives a transformational donation.
The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center RECEIVED A TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT from an anonymous donor to accelerate programming and support our endowment, ensuring sustainability for the future. This gift solidifies the organization’s future and helps amplify its already robust program offerings, but the importance of community support remains. Community support is still necessary to ensure that school groups experience the museum, educators are teaching the Holocaust effectively and the Cincy Upstander Project continues to grow to reach our bold vision that Cincinnati becomes a community of upstanders.
10. We’re rising to meet the moment.
With antisemitism and hate increasing at alarming rates, your support has never been as important as it is today. We’re rising to meet this critical moment through our educational work, community outreach, and award-winning museum. When you support our work, you empower the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center to carry out its vital mission. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. As we embark on a new chapter of expansive growth, the Center is reaching millions through educational programming, ground-breaking technology, innovative digital events, and museum experiences that touch hearts and minds. Support OUR MISSION.
ABOUT THE NANCY & DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER
The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. Located at Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal, the organization impacts more than 2.5 million people every year through digital and in-person events, museum tours, educational experiences, social media, and virtual content. From Australia to India, individuals from more than 25 countries and 30 states engage with our mission. For more information, visit WWW.HOLOCAUSTANDHUMANITY.ORG.
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