Posts Tagged ‘Holocaust Center’
Holocaust Center Advisory Board Meeting
Board meeting #4 of 2020-2021 fiscal year (final meeting).
Read More“Miracle in Rwanda” Virtual Play
TBD; play by Prime Stage Theatre Co.
Read More“Miracle in Rwanda” Virtual Play
TBD; play by Prime Stage Theatre Co.
Read MoreYom HaShoah Program 2021
The first major program under the auspices of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, established in 1980, was a Yom HaShoah commemoration. Throughout its 40 year history, the Center has held the commemoration every year thereafter, making it the cornerstone our yearly programming. In keeping with our 2020-2021 program theme of “40 Years of the Holocaust…
Read MoreHolocaust Center Advisory Board Meeting
Board meeting #3 of 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Read MoreHidden Book Talk
During this program we will talk about the Holocaust and what it means to have been a “hidden child.” Together we will talk about the PJ Our Way selection “Hidden” by Loic Dauvillier as well as listen to the story of a local “hidden child.” Because of the subject, this program is only for children…
Read MoreAthletes Against Antisemitism Panel featuring Zach Banner, Josh Bell, and Alysha Clark
Join us for a special virtual event! A two-part conversation on combatting antisemitism, racial justice and moving forward in unity with NFL offensive lineman Zach Banner, MLB first baseman Josh Bell and WNBA champion Alysha Clark. In the summer of 2020, Zach Banner, offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, made headlines with a viral Twitter…
Read MoreCelebration of Life for Shulamit Bastacky
Shloshim and program to celebrate the life of Holocaust survivor Shulamit Bastacky (z”l)
Read MoreVoices of the Generations: An Evening with Julie Kohner
In Honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day This is a live event taking place on Zoom that will not be recorded. Registration in advance is required to gain access to the Zoom event. In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is proud to present a special, one-night program with Julie Kohner. Julie…
Read MoreRemembering the Children: B’nei Mitzvah Info Session with the Holocaust Center
Join us to learn more about the Remembering the Children B’nei Mitzvah Project. Geared for parents and families with children approaching their Bar/ Bat Mitzvah.
Read MoreHolocaust Center Conversations Series: Kevin Mosley
The ongoing “Conversations” series features community members having a dialogue with Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh director Dr. Lauren Apter Bairnsfather. About Kevin Mosley: Kevin Mosley is a writer/ public speaker/consultant on Race, Black History, Policing, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in America. His 20 years of experience as a member of the Pennsylvania State Police…
Read MoreHolocaust Center Advisory Board Meeting
HC Advisory Board Meeting #2 of 2020-2021 fiscal year.
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Holocaust Center Generations Speaker Series: Susan Hawkins & Peter Robinson (Part II)
This pre-recorded Holocaust Center doc will air in two parts. Part 1 airs Tuesday, December 1, 3pm and Part 2 airs Thursday, December 3, 3pm. Susan Robinson Hawkins and Peter Robinson are the children of two Holocaust survivors from Hungary and the Ukraine. Together, sister and brother tell the story of their parents’ loss and…
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Holocaust Center Generations Speaker Series: Susan Hawkins & Peter Robinson
This pre-recorded Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh program will air in two parts. Part 1 airs Tuesday, December 1, 3pm and Part 2 airs Thursday, December 3, 3pm. Susan Robinson Hawkins and Peter Robinson are the children of two Holocaust survivors from Hungary and the Ukraine. Together, sister and brother tell the story of their parents’…
Read MoreHolocaust Center Generations Speaker Series: Alison Brown Karabin
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is proud to present the latest installment in the Generations Speaker Series: Alison Brown Karabin. Alison will share the story of her grandmother, Elizabeth Brown (z”l), a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who endured Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Volary death march. About Alison: Alison Karabin was born Alison Serena Brown to Peter and Stephanie…
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An Irrepressible Woman: A Discussion of the Holocaust in France – Kristallnacht Commemoration 2020
In commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is partnering with Film Pittsburgh to offer this program. Join us as we come together for a program about the French film “An Irrepressible Woman”, and the larger themes of the Holocaust in France. Speakers will include: Kathryn Spitz Cohan, who will…
Read MoreSoul Witness: Survivor Testimony as Inspiration During Troubling Times
In the early 1990s, renowned Holocaust testimony expert Lawrence Langer conducted over 80 hours of interviews with Boston area Holocaust survivors for what was meant to serve as a living memorial to the Holocaust. The testimony tapes were placed in a metal closet, where they sat inexplicably for more than 20 years. In 2016, experienced…
Read MoreHolocaust Center of Pittsburgh 40th Anniversary Brunch
Brunch to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh. More details to follow!
Read MoreHolocaust Center Program w/ Ted Comet
Conversation with Ted Comet, discussing trauma and his survivor wife’s tapestry work.
Read MoreHolocaust Center Conversations Series: Julie Mallis
Our ongoing “Conversations” series features community members having a dialogue with Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh director Dr. Lauren Apter Bairnsfather. About Julie Mallis: Julie Mallis is the City Director of social justice based service organization, Repair The World Pittsburgh. They have been organizing youth programs and creative endeavors for the past 12 years in Pittsburgh. Mallis…
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