Temple Beth-El
400 Pasadena Ave S., St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Please join us for a three-part lecture series: History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel, presented by Rabbi Ed Rosenthal. Session #3 – Words Matter: Around the world, Israel is accused of genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing and colonialism. This session will address these terms and examine in detail the reality on the …
The Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th Street S, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
Historian Dr. Jake Newsome tells the dynamic and inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community's original pride symbol by tracing the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge into a widespread emblem of queer liberation, pride, and community. Drawing from unexplored archival sources and original interviews, Dr. Newsome showcases the voices of …
USF St Pete Harbor Hall
1000 3rd St S., St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Film screening and Q&A with Director, Suzannah Warlick Rescue & Escape – Passage To Sweden tells the lesser-known story of events occurring in Scandinavia and Budapest during WWII. It focuses on the heroic actions of ordinary people who saved the lives of thousands of Jews and fellow countrymen. Between 1940-1945 the sheer luck of where …
The Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th Street S, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
This event has been cancelled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Beyond Barbed Wire, Imprisoned Without Trial: The Story of the Japanese Internment in WWII, lecture presented by Denny Kato Anti-Asian violence: a modern-day occurrence? Not at all. Fear, hatred, and racism toward the Chinese and Japanese began in the …
The Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th Street S, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
Join us for Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on Monday, May 6, 2024! Experience Free Admission, generously sponsored by Robin Warren in loving memory of Marie Silverman, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm., and join us throughout the day for readings of Holocaust victims’ names, honoring their memory and legacy. If you wish to participate …
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Experience the excitement of baseball while supporting a meaningful cause! Purchase your tickets to watch Holocaust Survivor, Viola “Ibi” Baras throw out the first pitch as the Rays take on the Red Sox at a special discounted price. Lower level tickets are on sale now for only $30, exclusively through The Florida Holocaust Museum. …
USF St Pete Harbor Hall
1000 3rd St S., St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Please join us for a presentation and discussion of Dr. Martin Dean's work to investigate the 1941 massacre at Babyn Yar and his resulting book, Investigating Babyn Yar: Shadows from the Valley of Death, published in 2023. This program is free for FHM members and USF Students & Faculty, and $5 for non-members. Register …