Goodwill Wednesday
Cahaba Brewing Company 4500 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin the AHEC at Cahaba Brewing and learn more about our work. Games, giveaways, fun. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the AHEC.
Community Education Series, Session 8
As a wrap-up to our final Community Education Series based on Peter Hayes' book, "Why?", Dr. Dominique Linchet will present "Beware the Beginnings: the Power of Nazi Propaganda." ATTENDANCE AT PREVIOUS SESSIONS OR READING OF THE BOOK IS NOT REQUIRED. Light refreshments will be served. Chapter 8: "Aftermath: What Legacies, What Lessons?" Facilitator: Dr. Dominique Linchet,...
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Teacher Workshop: Holocaust and Human Behavior, Advanced Two-Day Workshop / Facing History and Ourselves
Samford University / Elinor Messer Brooks and Marion Thomas Brooks Hall / Room 118 Elinor Messer Brooks and Marion Thomas Brooks Hall, Samford University, Homewood, AL, United States Workshop Resources Workshop Registration Form Workshop Information Samford University, Brooks Hall, Parking Map Samford Visitor Parking Permit THESE WORKSHOPS ARE: Facilitated by Facing History and Ourselves Open to teachers who previously attended the Facing History Introductory Workshop in November 2017 Limited to 50 participants. FREE to all participants. We only ask that...
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2018 Brenda & Fred Friedman Teacher Scholarship Reception
Join us as we honor the 2018 Friedman Scholarship recipients: Lysa Augustin, Hampton Cove Middle School, Huntsville Amanda Barrett, Hayden High School, Hayden Samantha Englebert, West Blocton High School, West Blocton Mike Gadilhe, John Carroll Catholic High School, Birmingham Kate Gholston, Opelika Middle School, Opelika Logan Greene, West Blocton High School, West Blocton Liesl Harris,...
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L’Chaim 2018, Honoring Joel Rotenstreich
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesSteel City Men's Chorus Special musical entertainment arranged by Keith Cromwell, Executive Director, Red Mountain Theatre Company, including vocalists Caleb Clark, Abijah Cunningham, and Jessica Roskin Student performers from RMTC's Conservatory and more! Kate Cotton and David Silverstein, L'Chaim Co-Chairs Purchase Tickets Adults $50 / Students $25 Purchase Tickets All ticket purchases and donations...
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Holocaust Survivor Series: Max Herzel
Featured Speaker: Max Herzel Invitation
Community Education Series, Session 1: “The Context”
An adult education series based on the book “How Was It Possible?: A Holocaust Reader". We will explore the first 8 Chapters of the book, covering some of the readings this year and the remaining readings next year. Please make note of the reading assignments. Light refreshments will be served. Chapter 1: “The Context” Readings: Introduction...
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How Germany Has Come To Terms With Its Past
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Woolfolk Gallery 520 16th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United StatesRetired German diplomat Stefan Schlüter will discuss "How Germany Has Come To Terms With Its Past," including how the educational system in Germany has addressed the issue of the Holocaust. There will follow a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Tina Kempin-Reuter, Director of UAB Institute of Human Rights, to include discussion on how the US has...
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Teacher Workshop: Teaching With Stories
O'Neal Library 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, United StatesDeadline for Registration: Friday, October 26, 2018 Workshop Resources WORKSHOP FACT SHEET WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM Description Three young Germans - all born within four years of each other - had very different experiences during the Holocaust. Their stories will provide the framework for our workshop. Robert May, Camberg, Germany, 1926 Ruth Siegler, Sinzenich,...
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Community Education Series, Session 2: “Nazism in Power”
An adult education series based on the book “How Was It Possible?: A Holocaust Reader". We will explore the first 8 Chapters of the book, covering some of the readings this year and the remaining readings next year. Please make note of the reading assignments. Light refreshments will be served. Chapter 2: “Nazism in Power” Readings:...
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UAB Visiting Artist Lecture, Featuring David Kassan of the EDUT Project
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe EDUT Project tells the stories of Holocaust survivors through paintings, written profiles, and films. Visual artist David Kassan, journalist Dan Maccarone, and filmmaker Chloe Lee collaborate to creatively share these inspiring stories. From November 12-16, artist David Kassan will be in residence at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of UAB’s biennial print atelier...
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Teacher Cadre: Beware the Beginnings-The Power of Nazi Propaganda
Facilitator Dr. Dominique Linchet Description We will explore the ways in which the Nazi propaganda machine prepared Germans for the war and ultimately genocide. RSVP Teachers: please let the AHEC office know if you plan to attend. Teacher Resources Dr. Linchet PowerPoint - "Beware the Beginnings: The Power of Nazi Propaganda"
