The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s 2026 Cohen Family Upstander Month celebrates Cincinnati as a place where upstanders shine. This special month is dedicated to uplifting the changemakers in our community who embody the spirit of standing up for what’s right.
Join us for a month filled with museum activations, engaging digital programs, and signature events that honor the resilience and courage of those who make a difference. Experience the powerful stories of upstanders and learn how you can be a part of this inspiring movement.
Museum Mindfulness Yoga
JUNE 04, 2026 6pm
Join us for Museum Mindfulness, a yoga and creative experience in the iconic Rotunda at Union Terminal designed to help participants slow down, reflect, and engage their character strengths. The evening includes a grounding yoga session, light refreshments, a guided future-self visualization, reflective journaling, and a keepsake journal. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a simple creative crafting activity that reinforces their intentions.
Upstander Awards Gala
JUNE 14, 2026 6pm
Join us in celebrating the legacy of Cincinnati’s Holocaust survivors at our signature gala, where we honor local heroes whose strength, courage, and compassion continue to shape their roles as upstanders today. This meaningful evening will bring our community together to reflect, remember, and connect through shared stories and experiences. Guests will leave inspired to carry forward these powerful legacies in their own lives and communities.
Upstander Night At the Reds
JUNE 15, 2026 7:10pm
Join us for Upstander Night at the Reds, for a fun night of baseball and community, as the Cincinnati Reds will take on the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park. Come together with fellow upstanders to be inspired to make your mark in our community. Use your character strengths and help turn the lessons of history into action. Through connection and shared experiences, we'll celebrate what it means to be an upstander.
Upstander 5K & family day
JUNE 28, 2026 8:30am
Join us for the Upstander 5K & Family Day, where runners and walkers will take part in a scenic route through the West End and Price Hill. The day continues with family-friendly activities, live music, a pickleball tournament, and interactive programs in partnership with local organizations. Participants will also engage with a special panel on women’s running and Cincinnati’s legacy of women upstanders, leaving inspired by stories of strength, perseverance, and impact.
- Learn about our 2025 Upstander Awards winners.
- What’s your upstander superpower? Take a 20-minute online strength assessment to learn how you’re uniquely positioned to make your mark on our world today.
- Resources for Educators: Students who study the Holocaust show greater levels of empathy and critical thinking skills. We offer resources to equip educators with the tools and content they need to teach the fundamentals of the Holocaust.
- Upcoming Programs: Join a community of upstanders at one of our interactive programs and events.
Connect with our mission from anywhere in the world and join the Upstander movement. Know an upstander who deserves recognition? Take a minute to tell us about them so we can spotlight their impact. Click here to connect with us.
- Harold and Cynthia Guttman Family Center for Storytelling: This project will amplify stories of community changemakers to inspire others to become upstanders. Through an expanded digital media strategy and a new podcast, we will reach new audiences in Cincinnati and well beyond.
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