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

Witnessing the Horrors of Hamas

Friday, December 8, 2023 - 10AM (MST) A VIRTUAL SEMINAR Featured Guest: Steven J. Hilton   Steven J. Hilton is the co-founder, executive chairman, & former CEO of Meritage Homes Corporation. Steve is also the son of Holocaust survivor & US Korean War Veteran, Samuel Hilton, who survived multiple Nazi death camps, including Majdanek, Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald, & was liberated at Theresienstadt. On Oct. 7, Hamas killed more Jews since the Holocaust in a senseless & egregious act of terrorism on Israel. Just two days later, Arizona resident, Steven J. Hilton traveled to Israel in the aftermath of the brutal massacre, rape, and kidnapping of thousands of Israeli civilians by the terror organization Hamas. Please join us, on Dec. 8, as...

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/