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Journey to Justice – I Saw it in the Movies Series
In this 2006 documentary, Howard Triest tells the story of his family’s experiences as German Jews and the choices they made as the Nazi oppression became unbearable. Choiceless choices. Howard fled in 1939 at age 16. His sister was rescued in France and became a rescuer of other children. Howard returned to Europe as an American soldier and then served as an interpreter for the psychiatrists at the Nuremberg Trial. His depictions of the defendants are incisive, if not chilling. Filmed in five countries, historic film and photographs are…
Find out more »HERC Mural at TCC Unveiling
Tallahassee’s Holocaust Education ResourceCouncilis proud to announce that our new muralis officially complete. We are asking that thecommunity come out for HERC’s unveiling of themural at our office located on the campus ofTallahassee Community College. The design aims to communicate themes of resilience and hope, while also acknowledging the history be-hind the unspeakable atrocities of the Holocaust. The children in the foreground are seen nurturing vibrantgreen grass that is seen growing from the train tracks of Auschwitz, while also watering…
Find out more »Yom HaShoah – Remembrance Program
Nearly 75 years after the liberation ofAuschwitz we still ask ourselves, "whyshould we remember" and "what is myresponsibility for the victims, thesurvivors, and history".Come hear about a new community-based history, memory and educationProject launching in Tallahassee. Click Here to Download Printable PDF
Find out more »Facing History Conference
In today’s world, questions of how to best build and maintain democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence are more relevant than ever. Studying the Holocaust using Facing History’s approach allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by history today and fosters their skills in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement – all of which are critical for sustaining democracy. This workshop, featuring Facing History’s Holocaust and Human Behavior resource and in collaboration…
Find out more »From Swastika to Jim Crow
The Holocaust Education Resource Council (HERC) and FSU Film School's Torchlight Program are proud to announce the 2019 Holocaust Education Conference, which is schedules to take place on Monday and Tuesday, June 10-11th, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on the Tallahassee Community College campus in the Workforce Development Conference Room. Click Here to Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Click Here to Download Printable PDF
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