Bystanders and Complicity in Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South
UAB National Alumni Society House 1301 10th Ave S, Birmingham, United StatesAlthough different in many ways, the history of racism in Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South during the 1930s illuminates some universal phenomena that manifested during these distinct historic periods. This symposium brings together scholars, students, and community members to engage in meaningful dialogue on how, when, and why ordinary people supported, complied with,...
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Film Screening: Names, Not Numbers
Homewood Public Library 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, United StatesStudents at the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School had the opportunity to interview Holocaust survivors and preserve their stories by creating an oral history documentary through Better Together's Names, Not Numbers© program. Through this year-long process, students explored history, identity, and tolerance as they addressed questions about an individual’s responsibility to humanity. The Names Not Numbers© project,...
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“Violins of Hope” Film Screening of “Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust”
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThis documentary, produced by Lance Schultz and narrated by Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, features Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein and his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust. Prior to the program, there will be violin music by Jeanette Hightower. Producer Lance Schultz will direct discussion after the film. Dessert reception provided by...
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Community Education Series, Session 6
An adult education series based on the book "Why? Explaining the Holocaust" by Peter Hayes. We will explore each of the 8 chapters, one per session. Participants are asked to read the selected chapter prior to each session. Light refreshments will be served. Chapter 6: "Homelands: Why Did Survivor Rates Diverge?" Facilitator: Amy McDonald, Shades Valley...
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Human Rights New Works Festival
Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus 1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesLocation: Red Mountain Theatre Company, 301 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALThis Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) festival will occur over 4 days, March 15-18, with panel discussions, dramatic readings of new works, lectures from prominent advocates, and even a workshop-version of a curated piece. Amidst the backdrop of today's hate-filled rhetoric and Birmingham's fractured past,...
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Teacher Cadre: “Why? Explaining the Holocaust” by Peter Hayes, Part 4 of 4
Facilitator Dr. Janek Wasserman, University of Alabama Dr. Dominique Linchet, former teacher, Alabama School of Fine Arts Description This session will focus on Chapters 7 and 8 of the text. Please have these chapters read before attending. RSVP Teachers: Please RSVP to the AHEC Office and let them know if you plan to attend. Teacher...
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“Violins of Hope” presents Art Break
Birmingham Museum of Art Steiner Auditorium 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL, United StatesMuseum curators will lead a special 30-minute tour examining connections between Birmingham's Civil Rights history and advocacy of the Violins of Hope for tolerance and peace. The tour culminates with a special performance by Jeanette Hightower, a local violinist. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Community Education Series, Session 7
An adult education series based on the book "Why? Explaining the Holocaust" by Peter Hayes. We will explore each of the 8 chapters, one per session. Participants are asked to read the selected chapter prior to each session. Light refreshments will be served. Chapter 7: "Onlookers: Why Such Limited Help from the Outside" Facilitator: Dr. Janek...
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“Violins of Hope” Student Concerts: “Giving Voice to the Voiceless”
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesEvent Flyer Event Registration Form Learn more about the Violins of Hope COST This event is FREE. Transportation will be the responsibility of the participating schools. RESERVATIONS MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL Please complete the Online Reservation Form. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for reservations is Monday, April 2. RESERVATIONS...
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“Violins of Hope Birmingham” presents “Dreams of Hope”
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church 1530 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United StatesViolinist Caitlin Edwards returns home for the world premier of "Dreams of Hope for Solo Violin and Orchestra" by Dr. Henry Panion III, commissioned for this event and performed in the historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Some of Birmingham's favorite artists will be featured in this inclusive presentation of music, dance, and speech. Kelsey Ebersold...
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“Violins of Hope” Survivor’s Sabbath Service
Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesProgram: 5:00 pm A musical event featuring the Violins of Hope, with Alan Goldspiel, Pei-Ju Wu, Jeanette Hightower, and others. 5:50 pm A special Sabbath service in honor of Holocaust survivors, featuring a message by Assi Bielski Weinstein, whose father was one of the renowned Polish partisans depicted in the Film Defiance. A reception will follow...
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“Violins of Hope” Concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe "Violins of Hope" will join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Carlos Izcaray, for a selection of musical pieces demonstrating the power of music to heal and shine a light on the need for greater tolerance, understanding, and compassion among all people. TICKETS: $48/$36, Students $10 Tickets are available on the...
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