Alabama Holocaust Education Center
Taking Action Together: “Being Mentally Strong” with Amy Morin and Lauren Schwartz
ZOOM Online“Being Mentally Strong” As you scroll through social media, do you get more and more depressed, sad and angry? Are you stuck thinking, “we should not have to deal with this?” As we all navigate this terribly difficult and mentally draining time, Amy Morin, Mental Strength Trainer, and Lauren Schwartz, Executive Director of Collat JewishContinue Reading ...
Taking Action Together: “Exploring the Misinformation Landscape” with News Literacy Project
ZOOM Online“Exploring the Misinformation Landscape” News Literacy Project expert John Silva will discuss how to identify types of misleading, inaccurate and false information, how to recognize common propagators of falsehoods and how to evaluate motivations for sharing misinformation. The session will also demonstrate essential fact-checking skills. Register Now About the Speaker John Silva isContinue Reading ...
Holocaust in Film Series 2024: Film #1, “Vishniac”
Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United StatesPurchase Tickets Vishniac takes us on a journey through the various chapters in the life of Jewish artist Roman Vishniac, one of the world’s greatest photographers. Best known for capturing images of pre-Holocaust Jewish life and culture in Central and Eastern Europe from 1935 through 1938 in an effort to raise funds for impoverished JewishContinue Reading ...
(DATE CHANGED) Taking Action Together: “The Twin Dangers of Silence and Indifference” with Yad Vashem
ZOOM OnlineNOTE: The date of this webinar has changed from Wednesday, Jan. 24, to Tuesday, Jan. 23. “The Twin Dangers of Silence and Indifference“ During the Holocaust, many people looked the other way, others remained passive and far too many abandoned the victims to their fate. As Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, “To remain silent andContinue Reading ...
Holocaust in Film Series 2024: Film #2, “Zone of Interest”
Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United StatesPurchase Tickets *Make sure to select the Tuesday, February 6 screening at 6:30 pm! The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. Event Details Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Time: Doors open at 6 pm, filmContinue Reading ...
Taking Action Together: “Interfaith Friendship: Building Bridges During Hard Times” with John Archibald, Ali Massoud, and Leah Nelson
ZOOM Online“Interfaith Friendship: Building Bridges During Hard Times“ In this program, panelists Ali Massoud, an Egyptian-born Muslim, and Leah Nelson, a Jewish-American, share their journey of overcoming the silence and fear wrought by October 7th to restore their friendship. Moderated by two-time Pulitzer-prize winning journalist John Archibald, who covered their story for Al.com, this panel will discussContinue Reading ...
Holocaust in Film Series 2024: Film #3, “Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust”
Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United StatesPurchase Tickets “Rescue in The Philippines” is a one-hour documentary of the previously untold story of the five Frieder brothers, Cincinnati businessmen. Pre-World War II Manila is the exotic backdrop for this fascinating, yet little-known chapter in World War II history. This documentary chronicles a real-file Casablanca, full of intrigue, unlikely heroes, and a perilousContinue Reading ...
Taking Action Together: “Power of Propaganda” with Echoes & Reflections
ZOOM Online“Power of Propaganda” A crucial component of delivering Nazi racial ideology to the masses was the use of propaganda. In this session, we will examine propaganda deployed by the Nazis to discriminate against Jews and other minorities. Participants will also learn how propagandists utilize the media to spread their message and how to be awareContinue Reading ...
Taking Action Together: “Drawing Strength From the Past” with Ann Arnold
ZOOM Online“Drawing Strength from the Past” Join Ann Arnold in a powerful inspirational talk as she shares her extraordinary journey as a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Drawing strength from her family’s harrowing past, Ann Arnold embarked on a mission to ensure that the lessons of history are never forgotten. In this talk, Ann recounts the emotional andContinue Reading ...
11th Annual Holocaust in Film Series 2024: “One Life”
Sidewalk Cinema @ The Pizitz, 1821 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States , United StatesJoin the Alabama Holocaust Education Center at Sidewalk Cinema for this advance screening of "One Life." Starring Academy Award winner Sir Anthony Hopkins, "One Life" tells the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London stock broker, who rescued 669 children from the Nazis. Our screening will include a post-film conversation with oneContinue Reading ...
Taking Action Together: “Trauma and Atrocity: The Boundaries of Understanding and Emotion” with Dr. Danny M. Cohen
ZOOM OnlineWhen mass violence fills our screens, we can choose to engage or switch off. But what can’t we control? How can we navigate our visceral emotional responses, including vicarious trauma? How should we respond to the unexpected responses of other people? And when we try to confront and learn about hate-fueled atrocity, what must weContinue Reading ...
Taking Action Together: “Trauma & Atrocity: The Boundaries of Understanding and Emotion” with Dr. Danny M. Cohen
ZOOM Online“Trauma & Atrocity: The Boundaries of Understanding and Emotion” When mass-violence fills our screens, we can choose to engage or switch off. But what can’t we control? How can we navigate our visceral emotional responses, including vicarious trauma? How should we respond to the unexpected responses of other people? And when we try to confront and learn about hate-fueled atrocity,Continue Reading ...
Teacher Workshop: The Holocaust and the Human Spirit Within It
Alabama Holocaust Education Center 2100 Highland Avenue South, Suite 101, Birmingham, AL, United States(Alabama Holocaust Education Center) Calling all Alabama educators! Join this inter-disciplinary teacher workshop, facilitated by Sheryl Ochayon, a leader in the field of Holocaust education from Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. Broken into four distinct sessions, this workshop will explore the Final Solution through a variety of different lenses, as wellContinue Reading ...
Taking Action Together: “What Does It Mean to be News-Literate?” with News Literacy Project
ZOOM Online“What Does it Mean to Be News-Literate?” Are you ready for round two?Join us as we welcome back media expert John Silva as he provides an overview of the news literacy concepts and skills you need to stay reliably and credibly informed. Focusing on the credibility of the news that informs us, how to identifyContinue Reading ...