News and Events

HAMEC’s News & Events brings together upcoming programs, commemorations, and museum updates for our Philadelphia region and beyond. Join virtual and in-person events, hear survivor and 2G testimonies, and find educator resources that bring history to life. Explore our Programs & Tours, Virtual Exhibits, and Legacy Library for deeper learning.

Upcoming Events

December 9

Musical Performance of “Hidden”

January 5

2G Speaker Series: Adlai Joseph

March 10

Annual Concert

News Items

Holocaust museum gets the pen that was used to save twins at Auschwitz

Queens to get first major Holocaust memorial with $4M pledge

This is why a railcar was dangling over Boston this week

“Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War” is on view in Dallas

Never-revealed Holocaust artifacts illuminate tragedy and triumph

Researchers have identified the names of five million victims murdered in the Holocaust

German government pledges record $1 billion in funding for Holocaust Survivor home care

The Nuremberg Laws Turned Antisemitism into State Policy

Book a HAMEC program to meet your school’s Holocaust education requirements

Holocaust Education in Our Community

The Holocaust Awareness Museum & Education Center (HAMEC) provides testimony programs, educator workshops, student presentations, and community events that combat antisemitism and intolerance. Serving schools and organizations across the Philadelphia area and New Jersey, HAMEC connects learners with survivor and 2G stories, primary sources, and classroom resources. Explore our Resources and Legacy Library, and discover how to support our mission through the Annual Gala or a donation.