January 22, 2:00 PM ET, Teams call from London hosted by Generation 2 Generation
Dalya Wittenberg will tell the story of her grandmother Cilla Rotblat née Friedman, born in the small Polish town of Sochaczew. Register to attend.
January 23, 6:00 PM ET, SHIN-DC’s Seventh Annual Congressional Commemoration
Congressional Gold Room, Rayburn Building, 45 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
Gen After is honored again this year to be a co-host of SHIN DC’s annual commemoration. This year’s program will feature Greek child survivor Ninetta Matsa Feldman. Register to attend in-person or online.
January 26, 1:00 PM ET, Signs of Life and Humanity in the Lodz Ghetto Today
The Workers Circle hosts an enlightening discussion led by Professor Robert Moses Shapiro of Brooklyn College exploring the resilience and humanity of nearly 200,000 Jews who lived in the Lodz Ghetto during the Holocaust. Read more and Register.
January 26 and 27, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC
Read about the Museum’s events to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz and the 6 million victims of the Shoah.
January 27, 12:00 PM ET, Honoring Holocaust Survivors
Blue Card, The Survivor Mitzvah Project and Latet partner to honor the strength and stories of Holocaust survivors, explore their unique needs across different countries, and reflect on the ongoing challenges they face. Learn more and register for the Zoom link.
January 27, 3:00 PM ET, The Many Lives of Anne Frank
American Jewish University presents award-winning author Ruth Franklin and a compelling conversation about her new book. Franklin explores Anne Frank’s transformation from an ordinary teenager to a global icon, shedding new light on the Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam and the journey of her famous diary. As antisemitism resurfaces today, Franklin offers timely insights into Anne’s enduring legacy. Register for the Zoom link.
January 27, 7:00 PM ET, Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD
The JCCGW will host the Iris Music Project and vocalist Frieda Enoch. Music is a powerful expression of emotions and experiences, and unites, strengthens, and inspires us! We look toward a bright future filled with love, humor, and hope, but we will always remember… Purchase tickets.
February 1–May 10, 2025, Coming Out of Hiding Art Exhibit
Sponsored by SHIN DC and MJAM at the National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R ST NW, Washington, DC. Details.
80 for 80 Stories From Auschwitz
Teach the Shoah will present recordings of 80 storytellers over 80 days, from International Holocaust Remembrance Day to Yom HaShoah, as they share experiences of Auschwitz survivors. The project marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Contact Lynne@teachtheshoah.org to participate. Segments will be displayed on the TtS website, Facebook page, and Instagram.