Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center

Educator of the Year Award Submission Deadline
2026-06-06 | Virtual Event
Award Essentials
The Educator of the Year Award honors Middle/Jr. High and High School teachers who set the standard for Holocaust education—helping students grasp history, confront intolerance, and think critically. If you’re considering a nomination, start here with the key facts: who’s eligible, where the award applies, how nominations work, and when everything is due.

Who: Middle/Jr. High and High School Holocaust educators
Where: Local area school districts in Greater Philadelphia (five-county area)
Nominations: Colleague, administrator, or self-nomination
Awards: One educator from the Middle/Jr. High level and one from the High School level
Submission Deadline: June 6, 2026

Click Here to Learn more and nominate someone

2G Webinar: Peter Wiesner | Kindertransport | HAMEC
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
HAMEC will virtually host 2G speaker Peter Wiesner to share his story on Monday, May 4, at 7:00 p.m. EST. on Zoom.
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In Honor of Larry Smith: 65 Years of HAMEC and The Cattle Car Experience
2026-04-14 11:00 - 19:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA, 19027, United States
Join HAMEC as we honor Larry Smith and reflect on 65 years of HAMEC’s work to confront antisemitism and prejudice of all kind through Holocaust education. This gathering includes the powerful Cattle Car Experience, created to help visitors better grasp what survivors endured.

Your registration supports our mission to preserve survivor stories, bring them to students and communities, and ensure this history is neither forgotten nor distorted. Please share your details below so we can plan thoughtfully and welcome you.

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Holocaust Survivor Concert: Honoring our Local Survivors
2026-03-10 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA, 19027, United States
Please join HAMEC on Tuesday, March 10th, at 7 pm at Keneseth Israel synagogue for a Holocaust survivor concert featuring the Commonwealth Youth Choirs. The CYC choir will sing to local Holocaust survivors and then have a Survivor Meet and Greet reception immediately following the concert.
This annual Holocaust survivor concert is open to all ages and is FREE; donations are welcome. Registration is open. Keneseth Israel synagogue’s address is 8339 Old York Road in Elkins Park. Please share this wonderful event with local teachers, students, and community members.
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Post-Purim Brunch & Holocaust Forum | Brooklyn 2026
2026-03-08 12:00 - 18:00 | Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11235, United States
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Traces: Voices of the Second Generation
2026-02-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Or Hadash Congregation, 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, PA, 19034, United States
Join us for a powerful screening of the film Traces: Voices of the Second Generation with a 2nd-generation and 3rd-generation panel participating in a Q&A after the film.
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2G Speaker Series: Adlai Joseph
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
HAMEC will virtually host 2G speaker Adlai Joseph to share his parents’ story on Monday, January 5, at 7:00 p.m. EST. Please click here to register on Zoom.

HAMEC’s 2G speaker series takes place on the first Monday of each month, beginning in November. Please check back for more information regarding upcoming speakers and more details about the program!

Musical Performance of "Hidden"
2025-12-09 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA, 19027, United States
Join HAMEC at Keneseth Israel Synagogue in Elkins Park for a public showing of the musical play “Hidden,” which is about the time our survivor, Ruth Hartz, spent hiding in France as a child during the Holocaust.
Please use the form below to register, and check back for a performance time!

Annual Gala and Silent Auction
2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Raddison Hotel, 2400 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose, PA, 19053, United States
HAMEC’s annual Gala and Silent Auction, honoring Abby Gilbert, Anna Okropiridze-Cassidy, and Kira Gulko, will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel (2400 Old Lincoln Hwy, Trevose, PA, 19053).
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This year’s event honors Abby Gilbert, Anna Okropiridze-Cassidy, and Kira Gulko, whose dedication reflects the museum’s mission to preserve Holocaust history and foster respect among all people. Guests will gather for an inspiring evening of reflection, recognition, and support for HAMEC’s ongoing work in education, remembrance, and community outreach.

2025 Gala & Silent Auction Sponsorship Levels
Through survivor stories, exhibits, and programs, HAMEC keeps Holocaust history alive and fosters respect among all people. Your contributions will allow HAMEC to bring the following services to the community.
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Kristallnacht Program with Or Hadash
2025-11-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Please join HAMEC and Or Hadash virtually at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 9, for a program reflecting on Kristallnacht. Event details are below!
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2G Speaker Series: Dan Schwarz (Virtual)
2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event
HAMEC will virtually host 2G speaker Dan Schwarz to share his mother’s story on Monday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yKm7O4-7SkeX2ZfMLMMJAg

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HAMEC’s 2G speaker series will take place on the first Monday of each month, beginning in November. Please check back for more information regarding upcoming speakers and more details about the program!
