Educator’s Conference

Arizona Jewish Historical Society 122 E. Culver, Phoenix, AZ, United States

The Murray and Sabina Zemel z"l Educators Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide   The Murray and Sabina Zemel z"l Educators Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide aims to aid Arizona teachers in building programs, developing curricula and sharing best practices in educating on the Holocaust and other genocides. Please join us for a free all-day professional development opportunity for teachers. 2023 Theme: Resistance October 24, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Burton Barr Central Library & Arizona Jewish Historical Society

Roberta Grossman Discussion

Arizona Jewish Historical Society 122 E. Culver, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Scream the Truth to the World: The Secret Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto During WWII Award-Winning Filmmaker Roberta Grossman Tuesday, Oct 24 | 3:00-4:00 pm Arizona Jewish Historical Society 122 E Culver St, Phoenix Free and open to the public Register here: specialevents.asu.edu/zemelkeynotegrossman  An award-winning filmmaker with a passion for history and social justice, Roberta Grossman is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Documentary Branch and of the Writers Guild of America. What sets her films apart are high production values, beautiful cinematic craftsmanship and inspiring protagonists. Grossman’s films tell stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the name of justice. According to Grossman, “making a documentary is like pushing Sisyphus’ rock up a...

Through the Eyes of Youth: Life and Death in the Będzin Ghetto: Holocaust Traveling Exhibit at Chaparral High School

Chaparral High School 6935 east Gold Dust Ave, Scottsdale, az

THREE SPECIAL NIGHT EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC November 1st; At 6:30pm a discussion with Björn Krondorfer, Regents’ Professor Director, Martin-Springer Institute & Endowed Professor of Religious Studies Northern Arizona University November 2nd; At 6:30pm a presentation with 3GAZ Founder Adena Astrowsky  Living among the Dead Author website: www.AdenaAstrowsky.com November 3rd Chaparral High School 6935 E Gold Dust Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 For More Info Contact: sflayton@susd.org

FILM SCREENING OF The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes

Shea Harkins 7354 E Shea Blvd, scottsdale, AZ, United States

Sunday, November 12 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Shea Harkins, 7354 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale General Admission: $18 Students/ Under 25: $10 Holocaust Survivors + Guest: FREE   To Purchase Tickets: film.bjephoenix.org  

Café Europa

Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ

Sunday, November 19 at 1:00pm Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ RSVP SUSAN GETZ: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM OR 480-246-9551 Upcoming dates for Café Europa: December 10, January 21, 2024, February 18, 2024, March 17, 2024, May 19,2024, June 23, 2024 September 15, 2024,October 20, 2024, November 10, 2024, December 15, 2024

Music and the Holocaust: The Local Connection

Arizona Jewish Historical Society 122 E. Culver, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Live, in-person event hosted at the AZJHS. Please join the Arizona Jewish Historical Society for a special program on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6PM that will will tap into collective consciousness, as we make an emotional connection utilizing the senses, and discover the music connected to our local Holocaust survivors. Join us as we bring past back to life by engaging the audience. Register: https://www.azjhs.org/music

Café Europa

Beth El Congregation 1118 W GLENDALE AVE, PHOENIX, Glendale, AZ

Sunday December 10, 2023 @ 1 PM Beth El Congregation 1118 W Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 Entertainment by Little Chef Klezmer Band FREE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS & DRIVERS GUEST MEALS - $20 (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE OR AT THE DOOR) MAIL CHECKS TO PHA, 12701 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD #122 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 RSVP SUSAN GETZ: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM

Documentary Film Series of the Reckonings

Valley of the Sun JCC 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, az

Online Streaming: December 11-16 The film discussion will be held on Sunday, December 17 at 10:30 am in person only The Valley of the Sun JCC 12701 N Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 RSVP: elainegoldenthal@gmail.com They met in secret to negotiate the unthinkable compensation for the survivors of the largest mass genocide in history. Survivors were in urgent need of help, but how could reparations be determined for the unprecedented destruction and suffering of a people Reckonings explores this untold true story set in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Roberta Grossman, Reckonings recounts the tense negotiations between Jewish and German leaders. Under the constant threat of violence, they forged ahead, knowing it would never be enough but...

Chanukah in Carefree with Phoenix Holocaust Association

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ, United States

Monday, December 11th 5:30pm MST 5th NIGHT Phoenix Holocaust Association Featured Speaker: Holocaust Survivor and Author Dirk Van Leenen On this 5 th night of Chanukah, December 11, The Phoenix Holocaust Association will lead the lighting of the Menorah with Holocaust Survivor and author, Dirk Van Lennen. Mr. Van Leenen will share his family’s harrowing story of survival and courage in the face of evil of the Holocaust, an especially important story to share based on today’s headlines. For More Information Visit: https://chanukahincarefree.com/

Café Europa

Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ

PHA Annual Meeting & Board Installation January 21, 2024@1:00pm Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ FREE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS & DRIVERS GUEST MEALS - $20 (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

Addressing Antisemitism: Contemporary Challenges

January 28, 2024, 10AM (MST) In person and live on YouTube This event by the Center for Jewish Studies seeks to explain the recent upsurge of Jew hatred in the contemporary world. The symposium brings together prominent scholars to discuss the challenge of defining antisemitism, explaining its explosion in Europe and the United States, understanding its dissemination through digital media, and determining how scholars and activists should best combat it in an era of intensifying global turmoil. https://programs.cjh.org/tickets/addressing-antisemitism-2024-01-28

3G Stories Live with Jennifer Sosnow & Adena Bernstein at the Celebration of Jewish Life and Learning at Limmud AZ

Pardes Jewish Day School 12753 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

Join the founders of 3GAZ between 3:00 - 3:50 PM at Limmund AZ and hear their first-hand testimony as they share their grandparent's stories of how they survived the Holocaust. Understand the inherited trauma and how it affects the 3G population, and learn about Holocaust education in Arizona. Register: https://www.limmudaz.org/limmud-az-event/