Max M. Kaplan Summer Institute
The Max M. Kaplan Summer Institute for Educators at Holocaust Museum Houston is a three-day program that moves beyond the general history of the Holocaust to explore the various dimensions […]
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Introduction to Teaching the Holocaust: Lessons and Resources for Educators
Holocaust Museum HoustonJoin Holocaust Museum Houston for a one-day educator workshop on teaching the Holocaust. Educators will learn approaches to teaching the Holocaust using activities and resources designed for the classroom. Educators will be […]
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Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust
Albert and Ethel Herzstein TheaterJoin us as historian Dr. Jake Newsome tells the dynamic and inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community's original pride symbol by tracing the transformation of the pink triangle from a […]
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The Death of Democracy – Hitler’s Rise to Power and the Downfall of the Weimar Republic
Albert and Ethel Herzstein TheaterDr. Benjamin Carter Hett will discuss how the Nazi Party came to power and how the failures of the Weimar Republic and the shortsightedness of German politicians allowed it to […]
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Moving Forward Lecture | Justice Malala: How Mandela Averted Civil War, His Legacy & South Africa Today
Albert and Ethel Herzstein TheaterRenowned South African political commentator and best-selling author Justice Malala recounts how the assassination of Nelson Mandelas protégé by a white supremacist threatened to derail South Africas democratic transition and […]
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Free Admission Day in honor of Stefi Altman
Holocaust Museum HoustonMuseum admission will be waived on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in honor of Holocaust survivor Stefi Altman, z"l. Stefi Altman was just 13 years old when Germany overran Poland in […]
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Docent Training Meet & Greet
Holocaust Museum HoustonJoin a dedicated community of docents at Holocaust Museum Houston. As a docent, you will be helping to educate students, teachers, community groups, and adults that visit the Museum for […]
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Free Admission Day in honor of Walter Kase
Holocaust Museum HoustonMuseum admission fees will be waived on Friday, May 5, 2023 in honor of Holocaust survivor Walter Kase, z"l. When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, it soon became clear […]
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The Houston Symposium in Philosophy of Religion
Holocaust Museum Houston ClassroomThe Houston Symposium in Philosophy of Religion presents a new series of talks about religion. It gathers scholars of all faiths from Houston, and other Texan universities, to share their research interests and to create a community. We invite faculty and graduate students to join us, get to know their peers, and interact with the […]
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100 Days of Sorrow: Remembering the 1994 Genocide Perpetrated Against the Tutsis in Rwanda
Albert and Ethel Herzstein TheaterHolocaust Museum Houston commemorates the Rwandan Genocide of 1994 with survivors Henriette Mutegwaraba and Provie Umugwaneza. Henriette and Provie will share not only their personal stories of survival, but also the wisdom and lessons that they learned firsthand about the dangers of hate and extremism in the modern era. Henriette MutegwarabaBorn in Butare Province, Rwanda, […]