In Person Events

In Honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day  Two-time Newbery Medal Awardee author Lois Lowry will discuss her motivation for writing Number the Stars and the impact that it has had on Holocaust education. Two program times available:   Program #1: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Talk and Q&A followed by 45-minute book signing and light refreshments. Program #1 is SOLD OUT Program #2: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Talk and Q&A followed by 45-minute book signing and light refreshments. Registration has closed. Walk-ins for Session 2 may arrive at 6:30pm and purchase tickets at the check-in table.   Monday, January 26, 2026 The Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus $36/ticket for non PHA members $18/ticket for PHA members Students are Free Copies of...

It’s that time of year! The 2026 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is almost here, featuring powerful and moving films about the Holocaust. February 12 – March 1, 2026 The Phoenix Holocaust Association is proud to co-sponsor the documentary Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire, screening Sunday, February 22. https://gpjff.org/events/eliewiesel/ Don’t miss this unforgettable film and an outstanding festival lineup. Get tickets and learn more: https://gpjff.org/

Ticket Purchase: Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire - Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Experience the most intimate portrait ever made of Elie Wiesel. With exclusive access to his family and told through his own voice, Soul on Fire moves beyond the headlines to reveal the husband, father, and teacher. Featuring stunning painted animation and rare archival footage, this film traces his path from a childhood in the Holocaust to his emergence as a global humanitarian. It is a deeply moving celebration of a soul who transformed his own survival into a message of hope for the world. Don't miss this opportunity to see how the world changed Wiesel, and how he, in turn, changed the world. Followed by Q & A with...

Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities Sign-in: Begins at 8:30 AM, with a light breakfast served. Morning Session: Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities. All morning programming and lunch will take place at SCC, Indigenous Cultural Center. Lunch will be provided. Afternoon Session: Begins at 1:00 PM at the Tempe History Museum. This session will focus on Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein and liberator Kurt Klein. Teachers who attend the full day will earn 6 CEUs. Substitute reimbursement is available for 20 teachers—first come, first served. This event is free, but teachers must register. Open to all teachers, grades 6 -12, ELA, social studies, and other disciplines For questions, contact Kim Klett: kimklett5@gmail.com

The Work of Forensic Anthropologists and Archaeologists in Bosnia In partnership with Scottsdale Community College Anthropology Department and Arizona State University, PHA invites you to our next speaker series event, Making the Unbearable a Bit More Bearable: The Work of Forensic Anthropologists and Archaeologists in Bosnia. Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Through case studies from post-war Bosnia, this presentation explores how forensic evidence contributes to historical documentation, judicial accountability, and the restoration of dignity to victims and their families, while highlighting the ethical and humanitarian dimensions of this work. Event Speaker: Dr. Lisa Marsio Dr. Lisa Marsio is a professor of archaeology and biological anthropology at Scottsdale Community College. She received a B.A in Classical Archaeology,...