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SUMMARY:Traces: Voices of the Second Generation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Here \n  \nTRACESFlyerDecember
URL:https://hamec.org/event/traces-voices-of-the-second-generation/
LOCATION:Or Hadash Congregation\, 190 Camp Hill Road\, Fort Washington\, PA\, 19034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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SUMMARY:Post-Purim Brunch & Holocaust Forum | Brooklyn 2026
DESCRIPTION:Post-Purim Brunch
URL:https://hamec.org/event/post-purim-brunch-holocaust-forum-brooklyn-2026/
LOCATION:Manhattan Beach Jewish Center\, 60 West End Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Survivor Concert:  Honoring our Local Survivors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nRegister Here Today
URL:https://hamec.org/event/annual-concert/
LOCATION:Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD\, ELKINS PARK\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T173356Z
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SUMMARY:In Honor of Larry Smith: 65 Years of HAMEC and The Cattle Car Experience
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nYour 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.\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://hamec.org/event/in-honor-of-larry-smith-65-years-of-hamec-and-the-cattle-car-experience/
LOCATION:Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD\, ELKINS PARK\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
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SUMMARY:2G Webinar: Peter Wiesner | Kindertransport | HAMEC
DESCRIPTION:HAMEC will virtually host 2G speaker Peter Wiesner to share his story on Monday\, May 4\, at 7:00 p.m. EST. on Zoom. \nRegister Today
URL:https://hamec.org/event/2g-webinar-peter-wiesner-kindertransport-hamec/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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SUMMARY:Educator of the Year Award Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Award Essentials\nThe 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. \n\nWho: Middle/Jr. High and High School Holocaust educators\nWhere: Local area school districts in Greater Philadelphia (five-county area)\nNominations: Colleague\, administrator\, or self-nomination\nAwards: One educator from the Middle/Jr. High level and one from the High School level\nSubmission Deadline: June 6\, 2026\n\nClick Here to Learn more and nominate someone
URL:https://hamec.org/event/educator-of-the-year-deadline/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
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SUMMARY:Dedication Ceremony of the Donald Wittenburg Archives
DESCRIPTION:With heartfelt remembrance and deep gratitude\, we invite you to join us for a special dedication ceremony honoring the legacy of Don Wittenberg\, HAME’s curator for 25 years. \nDuring the ceremony\, the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center will officially dedicate and name its archives in his honor\, recognizing his decades of unwavering commitment to preserving Holocaust history. \nWe hope you will join us as we celebrate Don’s enduring legacy and the lasting impact of his work. Call 215-464-4701 to RSVP. \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hamec.org/event/dedication-ceremony-of-the-donald-wittenburg-archives/
LOCATION:Holocuast Awareness Museum\, 8339 Old York Rd\, Elkins Park\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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SUMMARY:Hear Holocaust Survivor Raymond Polak
DESCRIPTION:The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center invites you to a special evening as Holocaust survivor Raymond Polak shares his story with our community. \nThis community forum will be held with Rep. Tarik Khan and Rep. Mary Jo Daley. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 15\nTime: 6-8 PM\nLocation: Fallser Club\, 3721 Midvale Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19129\n\nRSVP\nTo reserve your seat\, email reptarik@pahouse.net \nHis story. Our responsibility. Listen. Remember. Never forget.
URL:https://hamec.org/event/hear-holocaust-survivor-raymond-polak/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
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SUMMARY:The Roots of Antisemitism: A Special Community Event in Elkins Park
DESCRIPTION:The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center invites you to The Roots of Antisemitism\, a special community lecture featuring Dr. Robert Watson on Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park\, PA. \nThe lecture will be followed by a panel discussion with Rabbi Benjamin P. David of KI and Stephen Weiner\, HAMEC 2G Speaker. \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia (JGASGP)\, the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (HAMEC)\, and Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel (KI). \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)\nLocation: Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 Old York Road\, Elkins Park\, PA 19027\nCost: Free and open to the public\nLight refreshments to follow\nSecurity will be provided\n\nAbout the Evening\nJoin us for an engaging evening exploring the history and roots of antisemitism\, followed by a thoughtful conversation on its enduring impact and relevance today. \nIn his Roots of Antisemitism lecture\, Dr. Watson explores the long and tragic history of antisemitism\, one that spans cultures and countries over the millennia. He reveals the underlying sources of hate\, how it has endured over time\, and the “justifications” behind countless horrors. \nFeaturing Dr. Robert Watson\nDr. Robert Watson is Distinguished Professor of History\, Avron Fogelman Research Professor\, and Assistant Director of the Center for Citizenship and Civility at Lynn University in Boca Raton\, Florida. He is an author\, historian\, media commentator\, and community activist. He joined the faculty of Lynn in 2007 after spending 15 years teaching at universities around the country. \nDr. Watson has published over 45 books and approximately 200 scholarly articles\, essays\, and chapters on topics in history and politics. His recent books America’s First Crisis\, The Nazi Titanic\, The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn\, George Washington’s Final Battle\, Escape\, When Washington Burned\, and America’s First Plague have received critical acclaim. \nPanel Discussion\nFollowing the lecture\, Dr. Watson will be joined in conversation by Rabbi Benjamin P. David of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel and Stephen Weiner\, HAMEC 2G Speaker. \nRegistration\nPlease register in advance to attend. Registration is required for security purposes. \nRegister here: https://rcki.shulcloud.com/form/23sept26 \nFor more information\, please contact 215.887.8700. \nUnderstand the roots. Recognize the patterns. Never forget.
URL:https://hamec.org/event/roots-of-antisemitism-lecture-elkins-park/
LOCATION:Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD\, ELKINS PARK\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T110000
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SUMMARY:Babi Yar 85th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Remembrance Ceremony marking the 85th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre\, held Sunday\, October 11th\, 2026 at 11am at Shalom Cemetery\, 25 Byberry Road\, Huntingdon Valley 19006 (entrance on Pine Road).
URL:https://hamec.org/event/babi-yar-85th-anniversary-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:Shalom Memorial Park in Huntingdon Valley\, 25 Byberry Rd\, Huntingdon Valley\, PA\, 19006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T203000
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CREATED:20260424T142307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T144004Z
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SUMMARY:2026 HAMEC Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Remembrance and Community\nJoin us for HAMEC’s Annual Gala & Silent Auction on Sunday\, November 15\, 2026\, at 4:30 p.m. at the Reformed Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park\, PA. This year’s event honors Alberta P. O’Brien\, Ed.D.\, and David P. Hardy\, 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. \nClick Here to Learn more About This Huge Event
URL:https://hamec.org/event/2026-annual-gala/
LOCATION:Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD\, ELKINS PARK\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center":MAILTO:info@hamec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T180000
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SUMMARY:Annual Concert Set for March 3\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Our annual choir concert will be on March 3rd. \nMark your calendars and check back in for more information.
URL:https://hamec.org/event/annual-concert-set-for-march-3-2027/
LOCATION:Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel\, 8339 OLD YORK ROAD\, ELKINS PARK\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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