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THE 42ND ANNUAL QUAD CITIES HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE

The 42nd Annual Quad Cities Holocaust Remembrance, known as Yom HaShoah, will be held Sunday, April 23 (7:00 PM) at Augustana College (639 38th St, Rock Island, IL 61201). The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ralph Troll. This event is … Continue reading

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2023 BELFER NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR EDUCATORS

June 26–28, 2023: Registration for the 2023 Conference is now open: Register now The free 3-day virtual conference features sessions designed for:  2023 KEY THEMES: This year’s conference addresses two key themes critical to teaching about the Holocaust: Teaching with Evidence and … Continue reading

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THE LLOYD M. BURSTEIN MEMORIAL “HOLOCAUST FILM SERIES 2023”

The Lloyd M. Burstein Memorial“Holocaust Film Series 2023” begins Sunday, March 12, 4:00 PM at the Figge Art Museum Auditorium, Sunday, March 12, 4:00 PM: “RESISTANCE” Sunday, March 19, 4:00 PM: “BALTIC TRUTH” Sunday, March 26, 4:00 PM: “SHTTL” Sunday, April 30, 4:00 PM: “RECKONINGS: THE … Continue reading

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FILM AT THE FIGGE: NEW SPRING 2023 SERIES

In conjunction with the Figge exhibit Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960, the Figge Art Museum presents four award-winning, ground-breaking, women-directed, feature-length films to celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements made by women in the cinematic arts. FILM AT THE FIGGE is a … Continue reading

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2023 QUAD CITIES YOM HASHOAH HOLOCAUST ESSAY & VISUAL ARTS CONTESTS

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INTERACTIVE ONLINE HOLOCAUST LESSONS – USHMM

Engage Students with Interactive Online Lessons. Inspire meaningful examination of the Holocaust in person or at a distance with interactive materials that prompt students to actively engage with the history and think critically about the questions it raises. New Interactive … Continue reading

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