In Memory of Natalie Sharf
In Memory of Natalie Scharf We mourn the passing of Natalie Scharf, Survivor and long time supporter of our mission. Ms. Scharf, whose Hebrew name is Necha bat Rasel,...
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In Memory of Michael Herskovitz
In Memory of Michael Herskovitz We mourn the passing of our Holocaust survivor speaker, HAMEC Board member, and dear friend Michael Herskovitz on May 30th 2021. Michael was born...
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2019-2020 School Year Program Report
2019-2020 School Year Program Report Our organization provided a total of 230 educational programs focused on the lessons of the Holocaust and the dangers of intolerance, racism and anti-Semitism...
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Growth Prompts Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center to Relocate
Growth Prompts Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center to Relocate In the wake of substantial programming growth and donations of artifacts over the last decade, the Holocaust Awareness Museum...
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In Memory of Itka Zygmuntowicz
In Memory of Itka Zygmuntowicz We are sad to share with you that local Holocaust survivor and HAMEC speaker Itka Zygmuntowicz passed away on October 9th, 2020. May her...
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Survey finds ‘shocking’ lack of Holocaust knowledge among Millennials and Gen Z
Survey finds ‘shocking’ lack of Holocaust knowledge among Millennials and Gen Z Sixty-three percent of those surveyed did not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. Over...
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Holocaust education, Survivor testimony leads to ’empathy, tolerance’
Holocaust education, Survivor testimony leads to ’empathy, tolerance’ THE QUESTIONNAIRE, SAMPLED 1,500 COLLEGE STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 24. SOME OF THE STUDENTS IN THE SAMPLE UNDERWENT...
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In Memory of Gunter Hauer
In Memory of Gunter Hauer We at the Holocaust Awareness Museum mourn the passing of our good friend and Holocaust Survivor Gunter Hauer. Along with his parents, Gunter was able to escape Germany...
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Japan funds save Lithuania museum on diplomat who saved Jews
Japan funds save Lithuania museum on diplomat who saved Jews VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — A museum in Lithuania dedicated to a Japanese diplomat who helped thousands of Jews flee...
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In Memory of Manya Perel
In Memory of Manya Perel We are sad to share with you that local Holocaust survivor and HAMEC speaker Manya Perel passed away on July 29th, 2020. May her memory be...
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