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New Location

AHEC staff is currently working from our new location on Highland Avenue, with teacher and community programs being hosted on-site. Stay tuned for announcements for our opening to the general public once our new state-of-the-art exhibit is completed.

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Online Exhibit

Darkness Into Life

 

“This exhibit was designed to educate through shared memories, inspire by example, and celebrate the lives of 20 Alabama Holocaust survivors.

Through their words and our photography and art we share their stories of hope and survival.”

Becky Seitel, Photographer
Mitzi J. Levin, Artist

 

Watch Introductory Video
“Why Should We Remember?” (8:40)

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Exhibit Maps

Review Educational Resources
Educational Resources

 

Darkness into Life tells the stories of 20 Holocaust survivors who settled in Alabama.

Select a survivor’s name below to view his or her story.

NOTE: “The Hevre” is the group of 9 survivors who were the initial participants in this exhibit.

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