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April 2019
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 »May 2019
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 »June 2019
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
Find out more »September 2019
Violins of Hope – HERC Book Discussion
A stirring testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of music, Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, and the Israeli violin maker dedicated to bringing these inspirational instruments back to life. (From a review in Goodreads) Click Here to Download Printable PDF
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