Teacher Cadre: My Father’s Story, James Sedlis, MD
Facilitator James Sedlis, MD Description Dr. Sedlis will tell the story of his father, Gabriel Sedlis who was from Vilna, Lithuania. Gabriel was in the Vilna ghetto and escaped to join the Partisans. RSVP Teachers: Please RSVP to the AHEC Office and let them know if you plan to attend.
Teacher Cadre: The Hitler Youth and Education in the Third Reich
Facilitator Dr. Thomas (Thom) Thibeault, Samford University Description For Hitler, the nazification of youth programs and education was a top priority to ensure that future generations would carry the torch of the Thousand Year Reich. Join us as we learn from Dr. Thibeault as he shares sources not readily available to the public. RSVP Teachers:...
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Teacher Cadre: France, the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup, and the Holocaust
Facilitator Dr. Clark Hultquist, University of Montevallo Description This presentation will discuss the infamous 1942 Vel' d'Hiv Roundup in Paris that resulted in the deportation of over 13,000 French Jews to Auschwitz. We will place this event in the larger context of the Holocaust and the German occupation of France in the Second World War....
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Teacher Workshop: Inspire Students • Transform Stereotypes • Teach Partisan Resistance / Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation
University of Alabama in Huntsville / Conference Training Center 1410 Ben Graves Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United StatesMAP DIRECTIONS WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM This full-day workshop is presented by the Alabama Holocaust Education Center and the Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation (JPEF), in conjunction with the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. JPEF facilitator Bruce Bramlett will conduct three sessions: - Teaching with the Motion Picture Defiance - Ethics...
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Teacher Workshop: Inspire Students • Transform Stereotypes • Teach Partisan Resistance / Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation
UAB National Alumni Society House 1301 10th Ave S, Birmingham, United StatesMAP DIRECTIONS WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM This full-day workshop is presented by the Alabama Holocaust Education Center and the Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation (JPEF), in conjunction with the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance, the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the University of Alabama in Birmingham 's Institute for Human Rights. JPEF facilitator Bruce Bramlett...
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Teacher Cadre: America and the Holocaust
Facilitator Ann Mollengarden, AHEC Education Coordinator Description We will examine in detail, the American position during the Holocaust. RSVP Teachers: Please RSVP to the AHEC Office and let them know if you plan to attend. Teacher Resources PowerPoint: America & the Holocaust
“Determined to Survive” Public Program & Book Signing
Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin author, Amy McDonald, and Holocaust survivor, Max Steinmetz, as they celebrate the release of their book "Determined to Survive: A Story of Survival and One Teacher's Passion to Bring That Story to Life." Reception & Book Sale/Signing to Follow. FREE and open to the public. Event Poster Invitation
Teacher Cadre: Using Personal Diaries to Teach the Holocaust
Facilitator Amy McDonald, Teacher, Shades Valley High School Description Discover a unique lesson on the Holocaust through close reading of Salvaged Pages, an anthology of journals by Jewish teens in hiding in the ghettos, and at Auschwitz and other camps. RSVP Teachers: Please RSVP to the AHEC Office and let them know if you plan to...
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Birmingham Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesStories Remembered & Retold: The Stories of Deceased Holocaust Survivors As Told By Their Local Descendants Featuring the family stories of The Honorable Debra H. Goldstein, Eli Pinhas, Dr. Deborah Wiatrak, and Kelly Campbell. FREE and open to the public. Invitation Printed Program
2017 Brenda & Fred Friedman Teacher Scholarship Reception
Join us as we welcome and hear from our 2017 Friedman Scholarship recipients: Jessical Badio, Berry Middle School, Birmingham Steve Benton, Thompson 6th Grade Center, Birmingham Corey Evans, Southeastern School, Remlap Kaetlyn Hermann, James Clemons High School, Madison Amanda Kenneday, Parrish Elementary Amy McDonald, Shades Valley High School, Birmingham Brian Pike, Central High School, Lineville...
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L’Chaim 2017: Honoring Cathy O. Friedman
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesDescription – Featuring the Steel City Men’s Chorus – Special musical entertainment arranged by Keith Cromwell, Executive Director, Red Mountain Theatre Company – Including: The cast of RMTC’s “Fiddler on the Roof” and RMTC favorites Abijah Cunningham, Amy Johnson, and Kristen Sharp Dessert reception following program. Carole Pizitz and Joel Rotenstreich, L’Chaim Fund Raising Co-Chairs Purchase Tickets Adults: $50...
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“Determined to Survive” Book Talk with Author, Amy McDonald
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library 350 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL, United StatesDescription Max Steinmetz has dedicated his life to telling the story of his experience as a Romanian Holocaust survivor. When he met Amy McDonald, a high school teacher, he knew that she was the one to write his story. Amy was determined to research every aspect of Max's recollections, especially those blurred by trauma. This...
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