Holocaust Association
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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
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Register: https://phoenixholocaustassociation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/phoenixholocaustassociation/event.jsp?event=4& Survivors and descendants of survivors will be sharing how their families experienced and survived the Night of Broken Glass in November 1938 and how those events ultimately spurred all of them to flee Germany or Austria forever. Following their testimonies, Sheryl Ochayon, Project Director for Yad Vashem's Echoes & Reflections, will speak about the legacy of the Night of Broken Glass and its echoes today, as we confront contemporary antisemitism. This event is co-hosted by Phoenix Holocaust Association and Arizona Jewish Historical Society. It will be held in the sanctuary of Temple Kol Ami. 15030 N 64th Street Scottsdale AZ 85254
Scottsdale, az 85256
Registration: https://phoenixholocaustassociation.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F25204 In partnership with Scottsdale Community College Anthropology Department and Arizona State University Jewish Studies, PHA invites you to our speaker series event, "Fractured Childhoods: A conversation with Holocaust Survivor Hana Miley and Indian Boarding School Survivor Dr. Ramona Klein." Free to attend, but you must register November 10, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Scottsdale Community College 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
To Pay online: https://phoenixholocaustassociation.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6& Contact Susan Getz: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM or 480-246-9551 RSVP with Susan by Wednesday, November 12th. November 16, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ Free for Holocaust survivors and drivers. Guest meals $25 Payable in advance, online, by mail or at the door. Mail checks to: PHA, 12701 North Scottsdale Road #122 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phoenix, AZ 85004
The documentary i was 8814, the story of Hanna Zack Miley's life––a story of forgiveness and reconciliation––features Hanna, a Jewish Holocaust survivor and Verena Lang, the daughter of a Nazi leader who opened the door for Hitler's annexation (Anschluss) of Austria in 1938. The film will be screened for its World Premiere on November 18 at the beautiful historic Herberger Theater in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. We invite you to join us. Ticket Purchase: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/82549908/i-was-8814documentary-world-premiere-phoenix-events-the-herberger-theater-center?gclid= The program: 5:00 PM: Welcome and Reception 6:00 PM: Film Screening 7:30 PM: Q&A with Hanna and the film team 8:00 PM: Meet & Greet (Buy a copy of Hanna's autobiography, A garland for Ashes, and have her personally sign it.) Tickets: We created 3 tiers...
Glendale, AZ 85021
December 14, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Beth El Congregation 1118 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix Free for Holocaust survivors and drivers. Guest meals $25 Payable in advance, online, by mail or at the door. Mail checks to: PHA, 12701 North Scottsdale Road #122 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 To Pay online: PHXHA.COM/CONNECT/ Contact Susan Getz: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM or 480-246-9551 RSVP with Susan by Wednesday, December 12th.