Join the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center for a special conversation with Cheryl Hecht, the daughter of Holocaust survivor David Hochstein, at Union Terminal on May 7, at 11 a.m., in Reakirt Auditorium.
Cheryl Hecht tells the story of her father, David Hochstein, a Holocaust survivor from Cologne, Germany. Rescued by a Kindertransport, he was taken to London when he was 15. The Kindertransport movement was unique in that people of many religions came together to rescue 10,000 mostly Jewish children, bringing them to Great Britain. David’s story is one example of a teenager’s resilience, perseverance, and strength, during the Holocaust. Cheryl has worked as a professional and volunteer in the Jewish community. A graphic designer, she recently retired from the Mayerson JCC after 19 years.
A Conversation with Cheryl Hecht, Daughter of a Holocaust Survivor
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Join us for our first Upstanders in Action volunteer event at the Freestore Foodbank.
Join us for our first Upstanders in Action volunteer event at the Freestore Foodbank. Bring your friends, family, or coworkers and volunteer together as we assemble food boxes for children in after-school meal programs, senior citizens, and veterans throughout the Tri-State.
Be part of a fun, high-energy volunteer experience that makes a real difference in our community. Together, we’ll assemble more than 100 boxes of nutritious meals during each shift, helping provide food for neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Every box packed helps nourish local families, and every volunteer plays an important role.
Participants must complete a waiver before volunteering. This event is open to volunteers ages 16 and up. Volunteers ages 13–15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please register by August 27 to reserve your spot.
Join us for the Nancy & David Wolf Lectureship featuring Amy Spitalnick.
Join the Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, in partnership with the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, for the Nancy & David Wolf Lectureship featuring Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and a nationally recognized leader in combating antisemitism, hate, and extremism.
Amy Spitalnick will join HHC CEO Jackie Congedo and Dr. Jack Harrison, the David and Nancy Wolf Chair in Ethics and Professional Identity at NKU’s Chase College of Law, for a conversation exploring the challenges of confronting antisemitism and extremism today. Together, they will discuss the importance of protecting democratic values and the role individuals, communities and legal institutions can play in building a more just and inclusive society.
Schedule:
4:30-5:30 p.m.: The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s award-winning museum will be open for anyone who wants to come early for a tour.
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Conversation with Amy Spitalnick, Dr. Jack Harrison and Jackie Congedo in Reakirt Auditorium.
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Reception in the historic Rotunda with music, food, and drinks.
Save the date for our Kristallnacht commemoration on Sunday, November 8.
Save the date for our Kristallnacht commemoration on Sunday, November 8.
Kristallnacht was a wave of violent anti-Jewish pogroms that took place on November 9–10, 1938, throughout Germany, annexed Austria, and parts of Czechoslovakia. It marked a turning point in the persecution of Jewish people, as thousands were arrested and imprisoned in concentration camps solely because they were Jewish.
Throughout the day, descendants of Holocaust survivors will share their families’ stories of Kristallnacht and its lasting impact.
Stay tuned for more details.
Registration for the 2026-2027 Roma & Sam Kaltman Teacher Fellowship is now open!
Registration for the 2026-2027 Roma & Sam Kaltman Teacher Fellowship is now open!
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.
Cost: $100 per participant
Schedule:
Friday, November 13: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Includes lunch and a Shabbat dinner in historic Union Terminal
Saturday, November 14: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Includes lunch
Wednesday, December 9: 4:00-5:30 PM on Zoom
- A conversation with historian Daniel Greene
Saturday, January 16: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Includes lunch
Save the date for the annual Stephen and Lusia Hornstein Lecture on the Holocaust and the Human Spirit on March 7, 2027.
Save the date for the annual Stephen and Lusia Hornstein Lecture on the Holocaust and the Human Spirit on March 7, 2027.
This year’s featured speaker is Pamela S. Nadell, Professor and Patrick Clendenen Chair in Women’s & Gender History at American University, where she also directs the Jewish Studies Program. An award-winning historian and nationally recognized expert on American Jewish history, Dr. Nadell is the author of Antisemitism, an American Tradition, the winner of the National Jewish Book Award in American Jewish Studies.
Drawing on her extensive scholarship, Dr. Nadell will explore the history and enduring impact of antisemitism in America, examining how its roots continue to shape our society today. Her lecture will provide historical context, challenge contemporary misconceptions, and invite meaningful reflection on the importance of confronting antisemitism and strengthening democratic values
