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New Year's Day   View Event

  • Saturday, January 1, 2022 (all day)
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  N/A
  • Description:  Happy New Year!

Holocaust 101 Teacher Workshop   View Event

  • Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Holocaust Museum Houston
  • Description:  Join Holocaust Museum Houston for a one-day Holocaust 101 education workshop for teachers. Educators will learn how to approach the subject of the Holocaust in the classroom. The workshop will use Holocaust Museum Houston’s galleries to introduce the Holocaust and will provide a variety of resources, including the Holocaust Remembrance Toolkit to utilize in the classroom. Topics include the long and short term causes of the Holocaust, using testimonies and diaries with students, and how art can help us gain a better understanding of the survivor experience. Teachers from the 6th-12th grade, university and extracurricular programs (music, art, etc.) are encouraged to participate in this FREE workshop. Participants will receive HMH’s Holocaust Remembrance Toolkit containing lessons plans, primary sources, and books. This workshop will credit 7 CPE hours and 6 GT hours. Register here.

Sunday Salon Series: Hollywood and the Holocaust   View Event

  • Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  The Holocaust Teacher Institute at the University of Miami, School of Education & Human Development is proud to announce the Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Foundation Holocaust/Jewish themed Sunday Salon Series.Hollywood and the Holocaust will feature Dr. Michael Berenbaum and Dr. Micahel Berlin in conversation with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff. Register here.Dr. Michael Berenbaum, writer, author, and scholar; Director, Sigi Ziering Institute at American Jewish UniversityDr. Michael I. Berlin, Professor Emeritus of Screenwriting, Cal State University, Long Beach; screenwriter and producer; currently working for ABC and Wide World Disney

Genocide Education Project Teacher Fellowship in Armenia Deadline   View Event

  • Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  N/A
  • Description:  Educators:The Genocide Education Project invites you to consider applying to The Genocide Education Project's Teacher Fellowship Program in Armenia, July 9-17, 2022.In cooperation with the Armenian Genocide Museum and Institute in Yerevan, Armenia, the GenEd Teacher Fellowship Program will include intensive training for 15 U.S. educators at the Institute's conference center. The program provides professional development for teaching and leading educator workshops about human rights and genocide, with a comparative examination of examples of genocide across time, and a particular focus on the Armenian case. The Teacher Fellows will also travel to historical and cultural sites related to the workshop themes. Upon their return, they will provide professional development to other teachers in their regions. All program expenses will be covered by The Genocide Education Project, through generous grants and individual donations from GenEd's valued supporters.The deadline for application submission and additional required documents is January 9, 2022 at 7:00PM CST.Learn more here.

Liberation and Return to Life   View Event

  • Monday, January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  In 1945, as the world celebrated the victory of the Allies and the fall of Nazi Germany, the surviving remnant of the Jewish people grappled with the reality of their near total destruction. Communities, families, and individuals were completely decimated. Where would the survivors go? How could they continue to live? They survived. Now what? Join Echoes & Reflections for this free webinar taking place Monday, January 10th, at 2PM CST. Register here.

Interview with Amy Spitalnick from Integrity First for America (IFA)   View Event

  • Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  In 2017, some of America's most notorious neo-Nazis and white supremacists meticulously planned and carried out a violent, racist, and anitsemitic attack on Charlottesville - resulting in dozens of injuries and the death of Heather Heyer. Integrity First for America (IFA), along with a world-class legal team, took the organizers of the attack to court and won - securing multi-million dollar damages and holding these extremists accountable for the violent they orchestrated. Join IFA Executive Director and fellow 3G, Amy Spitalinick, for a conversation on this landmark court case and the broader fight against violent white supremacy. Amy Spitalnick is Executive Director at Integrity First for America, and is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. Amy has extensive experience in government, politics, and advocacy, including as Communications Director and Senior Policy Advisor to the New York Attorney General and Communications Advisor and Spokesperson for the New York City Mayor. Amy has been named a Women in Power Fellow at the 92nd Street Y, a Truman National Security Project Fellow, a City & State 40 Under 40 Rising Star, and a NY Jewish Week 36 Under 36 Changemaker. Perhaps most notably, Amy and the team behind this case were recently dubbed “21st Century Nazi hunters” by the Forward. Register here. This event, sponsored by 3GNY, 3GAZ, 3GDC, 3GNJ, 3GPhilly, 3GMiami, Boston 3G, and the JFCS Holocaust Center - 3GSF is free and open to the public.

Common Bonds and Experiences of the African and Jewish Diasporas   View Event

  • Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Join the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) for a talk entitled, Common Bonds and Experiences of the African and Jewish Diasporas.Professor Ansel Brown, Associate Professor, School of Law, North Carolina Central University, Durham, United StatesConvener: Professor David A. Patterson Register here.

Holocaust Education in Catholic Schools   View Event

  • Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Echoes & Reflections is excited to present Catholic school educators with training and resources to help their students understand the history of antisemitism, the Holocaust, and modern manifestations of prejudice, made possible by the generous support of Eileen Ludwig Greenland. One of the central revolutions in Catholic education in the last forty years has been in its depiction of Jews, Judaism, and the Holocaust. This is due to the release of two essential Vatican documents separated in time by over thirty years. Join Echoes & Reflections Program Manager Jesse Tannetta, former Catholic school educator and scholar of the Holocaust and Catholic theology, to discuss the history of antisemitism, best practices for teaching about the Holocaust, and some of the complex moral questions underpinning successful teaching of the Holocaust in a Catholic school. Register here.

Analyzing Propaganda and Teaching Media Literacy - Mini Course   View Event

  • Monday, January 17, 2022 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  TimeAt your convenience; courses open for two weeks. (Closes January 31, 2022 at 11:59PM EST) All the Details Dynamic 3-4 hour experience– at no cost.Learning takes place over one week, in conversation with other educators and an expert instructor.Certificate for professional learning hours provided.Receive a comprehensive package of teaching materials on the course topic.Gain instructional approaches for both traditional and online classroom settings. Analyzing Propaganda and Teaching Media Literacy Explore Echoes & Reflections resources to support the teaching of analyzing propaganda and media literacy. After completing this module, you will be able to: Examine propaganda using media literacy skills.Identify opportunities to connect the lessons of the Holocaust with more current examples of hate propaganda.Build confidence and capacity to teach about propaganda using media literacy skills.Understand and construct activities that show the link between ideology and propaganda. Register here.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Office Closed)   View Event

  • Monday, January 17, 2022 (all day)
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  N/A
  • Description:  The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.

Exploring USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive   View Event

  • Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Join the USC Shoah Foundation on January 18 as they take a deep dive into their Visual History Archive, which is home to nearly 55,000 testimonies from survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust. This session will be a hands-on tutorial for how to use the archive to deepen your exploration of survivors' histories. The session will be led by long-time curator Crispin Brooks and Rachael Cerrotti, a third generation (3G) survivor and the Foundation's inaugural Storyteller in Residence. Come with your questions and if you think you have a grandparent in the archive, please let them know when you register. Participants are encouraged to sign up for a free Visual History Archive account prior to the event here. Presented in partnership with USC Shoah Foundation, 3GNJ, and 3GPhilly Register here. Learn more about USC Shoah Foundation’s Visual History Archive here.

Confederate Heroes Day (Office Closed)   View Event

  • Wednesday, January 19, 2022 (all day)
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  N/A
  • Description:  The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.

The Righteous Among the Nations: People Like You and Me?   View Event

  • Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  The Israeli National Holocaust Memorial Yad Vashem in Jerusalem grants the title of “Righteous Among the Nations” to the relatively few non-Jews who risked their lives to help persecuted Jews survive the Holocaust. Join Mrs. Wenker, who is currently curating a new permanent exhibit on the Holocaust at the museum in Santiago, as she tries to show, among other aspects, the socioeconomic diversity of the almost 28,000 recognized rescuers and the multiple ways they helped the Jews. Trying to answer the question of whether the rescuers were “ordinary” people, the lecture briefly examines a few studies that aim at understanding the Righteous’ psychological profiles, which could shed light on the origins of the courageous and determined behavior of these people, necessary to carry out the extraordinary rescue actions. This lecture is being presented virtually free of charge, but registration is requested. Register here.

Community Gathering to Honor Congregation Beth Israel and Thank Law Enforcement and First Responders   View Event

  • Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Commemorations
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas' Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth & Tarrant County invite you to come together to honor Congregation Beth Israel, thank law enforcement and the first responders, and recognize all who stand against antisemitism and hate. Speakers include*:Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, Congregation Beth IsraelLivia Link-Raviv, Consul General of Israel to the SouthwestBishop Edward Burns, Catholic Diocese of DallasFather Michael Higgins, Good Shepherd Catholic CommunityAssociate Pastor Ashley Wood, First Presbyterian Church GrapevineBrother Safi Khan Please join them to express gratitude and heal together. Register here. Questions? Please contact jcrcdallas@jewishdallas.org or 214-615-5293. *Confirmed speakers as of January 19.

Rwanda Then & Now: Milestones in Rebirth & Growth   View Event

  • Friday, January 21, 2022 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
  • Description:  The Rwandan community in San Antonio, Texas, in collaboration with DreamWeek, cordially invites you to a conversation with H.E. The Ambassador of The Republic of Rwanda and distinguished panelists about Rwanda's journey of post-genocide nation building. PanelistsAmbassador Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of The Republic of RwandaDr. Fiacre Beinvenu, Ad. Professor, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at FIUDale Dawson, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Bridge 2 RwandaDr. Margee Ensign, President, American University of NigeriaDr. Céline Jacquemin, Professor, International Relations, St. Mary's University in San AntonioDr. Cherry Houston, President & CEO, Critical Learning Systems, Inc.Carol Pineau, Film maker & JournalistYehoyada Mbangukira, President, US Rwandan Community AbroadEmmanuel Nibishaka, Deputy CEO, Rwanda Governance Board RSVP here.