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It can be hard to imagine what it must be like to be a survivor of the Holocaust. A dark time in our history, 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, which took place between 1933 and 1945. Historians estimate that there were 1.5 million children among the 6 million that perished. But for the Phoenix Holocaust Association (PHA), which is located in Scottsdale, the Holocaust is more than just a part of our history; it is a part of their personal history.
Started in the Valley more than 36 years ago, the Phoenix Holocaust Survivors Association, as it was known then, was a place for Holocaust survivors to connect with others with similar experiences. At its core then, as it is now, is recognizing the importance of talking about the Holocaust. And who better to share the stories than those that were there?
Now known as the Phoenix Holocaust Association, we are a unique, regional resource for Holocaust education and remembrance. The Phoenix Holocaust Association promotes human dignity by inspiring people to speak out and take action against hate, bigotry, intolerance and discrimination.
Upcoming Events
Glendale, AZ 85021
REGISTER: https://www.bethelphoenix.com/event/charlotte Holocaust survivor Charlotte Adelman and writer/editor Mala Blomquist discuss and read passages from their new book, Charlotte: A Holocaust Story of Strength, Courage, and Hope. Dessert reception to follow. Charlotte Adelman was born on March 26, 1932, in Paris, France. She grew up in a traditional Jewish household with her mother, Rose, her father, Herszle, and her brother, Max. Her early years were marked by a picturesque childhood, filled with love and happiness. Everything changed when Charlotte was just ten years old. The Nazi invasion of France and occupation of Paris brought terror and upheaval to her life. For the next four years, Charlotte lived in constant danger, fleeing for her safety on six separate occasions. During this time,...
With special focus on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide and the murder and displacement of Native American communities, Genocide Awareness Week 2025 will bring different cultures of remembrance, memorialization and repair after genocide in conversation with each other. The importance of survivor testimony, the need to bring perpetrators to justice, the power and limits of representation in text and art, as well as the difficulty to represent the complexity of genocide through memorialization are shared features of confronting genocide. Equally important is the need to counter genocide denial and distortion. Starting from common themes such as these, GAW fosters dialogues among survivors, academics, activists, artists, and government officials through presentations, performances, discussions, and exhibits. https://jewishstudies.asu.edu/GAW25
Glendale, AZ 85306
The event is free and no RSVP needed (the QR Code on the flyer is campus map), though there will be a charge for parking. Monday, March 31, 20205, 5 – 7 PM, CLCC Lect 110 Join us to view this short but important film about missing and murdered Indigenous persons, written and directed by Octavia Endischee, an ASU graduate from the The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, who will lead in a panel discussion after the screening. Joining her will be Raymond Meza and Jessica Antonio, who will share their own experiences, each having lost a sister. Since this topic can be traumatic and may be triggering to some, Indigenous healers will be on site to provide support and smudging.
Glendale, AZ 85306
This event is free so there is no RSVP needed (the QR Code on the flyer is campus map), though there will be a charge for parking . Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 3 – 5 PM, CLCC 246. Learn the personal stories of five genocide survivors: Branislav Vujic (Bosnia), Margaret “Marge” Rich (Holocaust), Rosine Kamugisha (Rwanda), Rafi Zaw Win (Rohingya) , and moderator Sarah Adams. What was the experience living in a country where you were targeted for elimination? How does one live with the consequences of that experience? What are the warning signs of genocide that we should be aware of? What resources exist for learning about, and confronting, acts of genocide? What can you do to help victims...
Glendale, AZ 85306
This event is free so there is no RSVP needed (the QR Code on the flyer is campus map), though there will be a charge for parking. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 3 – 5 PM, SANDS 101 David Livingstone Smith is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England and the award-winning author of “Less than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave, and Exterminate Others,” “On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It,” and most recently “Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization.” Described in the NY Times Literary Supplement as “a philosopher seeking not just to interpret the world but to change it,” his work on dehumanization, race, and related matters is often featured in the national and...
