BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Florida Holocaust Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Florida Holocaust Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thefhm.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Florida Holocaust Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20251103T143241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T202235Z UID:23784-1765218600-1765224000@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Family Memory and Identity DESCRIPTION:Family Memory and Reconstructing Our Identity\nwith Dr. Serafima Velkovich\,\nYad Vashem Archivist\n  \n\nFREE for The FHM Members\n$10 General Admission\n  \nFamily memory is more than a collection of names\, dates\, and photographs—it is a powerful force that shapes who we are. \nThrough stories passed down across generations\, fragments of documents\, and preserved traditions\, families reconstruct their sense of belonging and identity. In the aftermath of the Holocaust\, when so many lives and entire communities were destroyed\, family memory became a vital tool for survivors and their descendants to rebuild continuity and meaning. \nJoin us to explore the role of family memory in the search for identity\, showing how personal narratives intersect with historical research. \nDrawing on examples from genealogical work and Holocaust commemoration\, Dr. Velkovich will highlight the ways in which memories—whether transmitted\, silenced\, or rediscovered—become building blocks of identity. Participants will gain insight into how uncovering and preserving family memory not only deepens our knowledge of the past but also strengthens the connection between generations. \nPlease join us for an enlightening conversation with Head of the Family Roots Research Section at Yad Vashem Archives\, Dr. Serafima Velkovich. \n Get Tickets\n\n\n\n\nDr. Serafima Velkovich\, Head of the Family Roots Research Section at Yad Vashem Archives\, has over 20 years of experience in genealogical research and Holocaust documentation. she holds a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has contributed significantly to indexing Eastern European names in Yad Vashem’s databases. She lectures widely on genealogical sources\, collaborates with organizations around the world\, and participates in international conferences and films on Holocaust topics. URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/family-memory-and-identity/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250919T201111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T175449Z UID:23360-1763492400-1763492400@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire DESCRIPTION:Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire\nA film by Oren Rudavsky \n\nTold largely through his own words and eloquent voice\, Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire seeks to penetrate to the heart of the known and unknown Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) – his passions\, his conflicts and his legacy as one of the most public survivors of the trauma of the Holocaust. \nWith unique access to personal archives\, original interviews and hand painted animation\, the film illuminates Wiesel’s biography as a survivor\, writer\, teacher and public figure. \nStay after the screening for a special post-film discussion and audience Q&A with Oren Rudavsky\, the film’s Writer\, Director and Producer\, presented by The Florida Holocaust Museum. Our special Q&A will be moderated by Mike Igel\, Chair of the Wiesel Archive Legacy Council with an introduction by Eric Stillman\, President & CEO of The FHM. \nOren Rudavsky is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, and several National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts grants. \n\n\n\nTue\, Nov 18 | The Tampa Theatre \nSpecial post-film discussion and audience Q&A\nwith Oren Rudavsky\, the film’s Writer\, Director and Producer\,\npresented by The Florida Holocaust Museum. \n Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Partners!\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\nMore Information Coming Soon!\n727.820.0100 | PublicPrograms@theFHM.org URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/elie-wiesel-soul-on-fire/ LOCATION:The Tampa Theatre\, 711 N Franklin St\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Web-Headers-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250919T202213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T201012Z UID:23365-1762646400-1762732799@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Commemoration 2025 DESCRIPTION:Kristallnacht owes its name to the shards of shattered glass from broken windows that lined German streets on November 9-10 in 1938. \nThroughout the night\, thousands of Jewish owned businesses\, homes\, and synagogues were ransacked and destroyed in a coordinated series of attacks throughout Germany. \nThis was the first widespread use of massive force against Jews by the Nazi regime and figures as an essential turning point in Nazi Germany. \n\n\nFREE Admission & ServiceFree Admission | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nCommemorative Service | 3:00 p.m.\n \n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/kristallnacht-commemoration-2025/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Web-Headers-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250919T200429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T151637Z UID:23354-1762545600-1762545600@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Beethoven & Bernstein with TFO DESCRIPTION:Beethoven & Bernstein with The Florida Orchestra \nMichael Francis conducts an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. \nFirst is Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy\, an uplifting fusion of piano\, orchestra and choir that hints at the famous Ode to Joy theme. \nThen\, Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony delivers a deeply moving reflection on life\, loss and resilience. It features inspiring text by Samuel Pisar\, who defied all odds to survive multiple Holocaust concentration camps as a child. In this rare performance\, special narration will be provided by his widow\, Judith\, and daughter\, Leah. \nBoth works feature The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay\, principal chorus of The Florida Orchestra. \nBernstein’s Kaddish Symphony also features the Lumina Youth Choir; Deah McReynolds\, Artistic Director. \n\n\n\n\nFri\, Nov 7 | 8:00 p.m.\nStraz Center \nSat\, Nov 8 | 8:00 p.m.\nMahaffey Theater \nPre-Concert Conversations \nGet the real story behind the composers and their music\, straight from the conductor and guest soloists. Starts one hour before each Masterworks concert in the theater. Included free with each concert ticket. Sponsored by The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n Purchase Your Tickets URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/beethoven-bernstein-with-tfo/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Web-Headers-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20251015T211027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T134234Z UID:23576-1762095600-1762102800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Bernstein's Kaddish: Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us and discover\nhow we use music\nto honor\, remember\,\nand teach the lessons\nof the past.\n3:00pm  Tour The FHM \n4:00pm  Panel Discussion \nFree \n\n Register Here\n\n\nThis special panel\, presented in partnership with The Florida Orchestra\, explores the powerful connection between history\, survival\, and music. \nHear from a diverse group of experts\, including: \n\nEric Stillman\, President and CEO\, The Florida Holocaust Museum\nUrsula Szczepinska\, Senior Director of Education and Research\, The Florida Holocaust Museum\nRabbi Joel Simon\, Congregation Schaarai Zedek\nYoni Draiblate\, Principal Cellist\, The Florida Orchestra\n\nThey will discuss how Pisar’s text and the universal language of music work together to preserve memory and defy erasure\, and deepen our emotional connection to The Florida Orchestra’s upcoming Beethoven and Bernstein concert. \n\n \n\nExtend your experience when you join Michael Francis as he conducts Beethoven & Bernstein with The Florida Orchestra. \nFri\, Nov 7 | 8:00 p.m. | Straz Center \nSat\, Nov 8 | 8:00 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater \n\n\nFeaturing: \n\nBeethoven’s Choral Fantasy\nBernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony featuring text by Samuel Pisar\, Holocaust Survivor\, in a special narration provided by his widow\, Judith\, and daughter\, Leah.\nThe Master Chorale of Tampa Bay\, principal chorus of The Florida Orchestra.\nPlus\, for Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony the Lumina Youth Choir; Deah McReynolds\, Artistic Director.\n\n\n\n Purchase Tickets | Concert URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/bernsteins-kaddish/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Web-Headers-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250820T202153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T202156Z UID:22757-1761678000-1761678000@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Look Closer: An Evening Of Magic DESCRIPTION:Step into an unforgettable evening of magic where history and illusion intertwine. \nEnjoy small bites\, beer\, and wine at our pre-show Social Mingle at 7:00 p.m. Then join us at 7:30 p.m. for a special performance with Joshua Jay\, a nationally renowned magician and protégé of Werner Reich — a Holocaust survivor who first learned magic as a teenager from another prisoner in Auschwitz. \nThrough storytelling and sleight of hand\, Joshua will honor Werner’s legacy by sharing his remarkable story of resilience while weaving in the magic that bound them together. \nThis unique program combines the wonder of performance with the power of memory\, reminding us to look closer and never forget. \n \n \nAs Seen\nat Carnegie Hall!\nTue\, Oct 28 | 7:00 p.m.\nSocial Mingle: Small Bites\, Beer & Wine \nTue\, Oct 28 | 7:30 p.m.\nPerformance \nZubrick Magic Theater \nMembers: $70.00\nGuests: $80.00 \n727.820.0100  | PublicPrograms@theFHM.org \n\n\n\n\n  \n Purchase Your Tickets\n  \nMedia Partner: WUSF URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/look-closer-an-evening-of-magic/ LOCATION:Zubrick Magic Theatre\, 1211 1st Ave N Suite 101\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Web-Headers-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250820T203015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T143953Z UID:22761-1761157800-1761157800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:How To Win An Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler DESCRIPTION:Author and Expert\non Disinformation\nWed\, Oct 22 | 6:30 p.m. \nThe FHM \nMembers: FREE \nGuests: $5 \n727.820.0100  | PublicPrograms@theFHM.org \n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us for an illuminating evening as Peter Pomerantsev uncovers the astonishing story of Sefton Delmer\, the British propagandist who used creativity and cunning to help the Allies fight the information war during WWII. \nPomerantsev reveals how Delmer harnessed the power of propaganda and psychological tactics to challenge the Nazis – while raising urgent questions for today’s world: \n\nWhat if you can’t fight lies with truth?\nCan a propaganda war ever be won?\n\nDrawing from his book\, Pomerantsev examines propaganda in WWII and in the modern age\, exploring disinformation campaigns used today. \n\n\n Purchase Your Tickets\n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/information-war/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Web-Headers-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250821T165919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T165919Z UID:22798-1759672800-1759681800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Spreading the Butterfly Effect DESCRIPTION:Support a Girl Scout Gold Award Project \nJoin us for Spreading the Butterfly Effect\, a meaningful and interactive educational program designed for children ages 7–12. This event is part of a Girl Scout Gold Award initiative that aims to raise awareness about bullying and antisemitism through age-appropriate learning and activities. \nKids will explore the history of the Holocaust\, understand the roots and impact of antisemitism\, and learn how to be upstanders in their communities. Through storytelling\, discussion\, and hands-on experiences\, participants will discover how even small actions—like the flutter of a butterfly’s wings—can create powerful ripples of change. \nAfter the program\, families are invited to visit The FHM’s new butterfly garden and take a guided tour of the exhibits. \n REGISTER URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/spreading-the-butterfly-effect/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250820T200154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T200945Z UID:22749-1758362400-1758387600@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:St. Pete Free Museum Day DESCRIPTION: Explore St. Pete’s dynamic museum and arts scene with Free Admission to The FHM!\nFor one day only\, many of our city’s top museums and cultural institutions will open their doors with free admission for everyone. Enjoy free admission to The FHM from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in our Re-Imagined space. \nAdmission is first come\, first served. Reservations are not required. Once we reach capacity\, additional guests will be admitted gradually as space becomes available. \nThe Free Museum Day Map can be found here. \nFree Museum Day is produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance\, the City of St. Petersburg\, and participating cultural organizations\, inspired by the national Smithsonian’s Free Museum Day. Celebrate art and community with us! URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/st-pete-free-museum-day/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Web-Headers-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250811T210425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T204521Z UID:22332-1757498400-1757523600@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Duke Energy Free Day DESCRIPTION:Duke Energy welcomes you to the\nRe-Opening of The Florida Holocaust Museum\nEnjoy free admission courtesy of Duke Energy and discover powerful exhibitions and programs that honor history. Last admission: 4:00 p.m. \n  \n\nRe-Imagined Core Exhibition: History\, Heritage\, and Hope\nOur powerful first-floor exhibition has been completely re-imagined—offering a deeper experience of the Holocaust’s history. Trace its origins to its aftermath through original artifacts\, firsthand survivor testimony\, and deeply personal photographs. \nI’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli\nStep into the rich\, flavorful story of the Jewish deli\, from cultural cornerstone to national icons\, inspiring everything from film classics like When Harry Met Sally to cherished family traditions. Come hungry for history and leave full of inspiration. \nI Say The World Should See Them: 80 Years Since Liberation\nFirsthand accounts of survival and liberation\, marking eight decades since the end of the Holocaust. \n\n\nMeet Thor\nOne of our newest artifacts\, Thor—a Danish fishing boat used in the 1943 rescue of over 7\,000 Jews—takes the stage as a symbol of courage and what one person can do in the face of injustice. \n\n \nDimensions in Testimony℠\nEngage in interactive conversations with a Holocaust survivor through USC Shoah Foundation’s groundbreaking Dimensions in Testimony℠. The FHM is among only a dozen museums worldwide to house this groundbreaking exhibit. \n\nSpecial Preview: The Wiesel Collection\nGet a first look at select pieces from the Elie Wiesel Collection\, entrusted to The FHM in 2024. This preview offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel\, and honors Marion Wiesel\, translator\, humanitarian\, and fellow survivor. \n\nMedia Sponsor\n \nPlease Note:\nThe FHM is implementing a clear bag policy.\nNo other bags will be allowed inside The Museum. URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/duke-energy-free-day/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DKE25_Horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250801T175120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T210827Z UID:22318-1757426400-1757437200@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Re-Opening DESCRIPTION:Re-Opening Day | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nThanks to supporters like you\, The FHM is reopening stronger than ever with reimagined spaces\, new additions to our collection\, and an even deeper impact. Join us on September 9 as we reopen to the public. We’ve reimagined the little details—from upgraded security and enhanced accessibility to a more immersive\, visitor-focused experience—so that every story resonates more deeply. \n  \nRe-Imagined Core Exhibition: History\, Heritage\, and Hope \nBeen here before? It’s time to see it anew. Our powerful first-floor exhibition has been completely re-imagined—offering a deeper experience of the Holocaust’s history. Trace its origins to its aftermath through original artifacts\, firsthand survivor testimony\, and deeply personal photographs. \n  \nMeet Thor \nOne of our newest artifacts\, Thor—a Danish fishing boat used in the 1943 rescue of over 7\,000 Jews—takes the stage as a symbol of courage and what one person can do in the face of injustice. \n  \nI’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli \nStep into the rich\, flavorful story of the Jewish deli\, from cultural cornerstone to national icons\, inspiring everything from film classics like When Harry Met Sally to cherished family traditions. Come hungry for history and leave full of inspiration. \n  \nI Say The World Should See Them: 80 Years Since Liberation \nFirsthand accounts of survival and liberation\, marking eight decades since the end of the Holocaust. \n  \nDimensions in Testimony℠ \nEngage in interactive conversations with a Holocaust survivor through USC Shoah Foundation’s groundbreaking Dimensions in Testimony℠. The FHM is among only a dozen museums worldwide to house this groundbreaking exhibit. \n  \nSpecial Preview: The Wiesel Collection \nGet a first look at select pieces from the Elie Wiesel Collection\, entrusted to The FHM in 2024. This preview offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of Nobel Laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel\, and honors the extraordinary contributions of Marion Wiesel\, translator\, humanitarian\, and fellow survivor. \n  \n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/re-opening/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Web-Headers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250402T191330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T150219Z UID:21297-1747576800-1747576800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:​CyberWell: Holocaust Education in the Digital Era (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:CyberWell: Holocaust Education in the Digital Era \nOnline Speaker Series | April 27\, May 4\, & May 18\, 2:00 p.m.\nThis program is made possible due to the generosity of the Schoenbaum Family Foundation.  \n​Join The FHM\, CyberWell\, and The Henry Jackson Society for a powerful three-part speaker series that will empower you to recognize online antisemitism and misinformation while learning how to manage all that digital information. \nWhy it matters: Social media isn’t just for connection and entertainment; it’s where many get their news. But with that comes exposure to hate\, harassment\, and dis/misinformation. \nThis series is open to community members of all ages and backgrounds. Because understanding online hate is the first step in stopping it. \nDon’t miss this powerful conversation—join us. \nFree Virtual Program | REGISTRATION NECESSARY\nPlease note: Each session requires separate registration. If you would like to attend all sessions\, be sure to register for each session individually. \n​\nApril 27 – Psychology of Deception Online: Led by Andrew Fox\, Henry Jackson Society\n \nAndrew Fox served in the British Army from 2005 to 2021\, completing three tours in Afghanistan\, including one attached to the US Army Special Forces. He served in the Parachute Regiment and the Special Forces Support Group\, with additional tours in Bosnia\, the Middle East\, and Northern Ireland. \nAfter his active service\, he spent three years as a senior lecturer in the War Studies and Behavioral Science departments at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Andrew specializes in Defense\, the Middle East\, and disinformation. He holds degrees in Law & Politics\, Modern War Studies\, and Psychology. \nHis extensive experience has established him as a recognized authority in his field and he provides regular commentary on defense and foreign policy across the media including articles in the New York Post\, the Telegraph and Spiked. He has amassed a large following across his digital platforms\, including X (formerly Twitter) and Substack\, where he writes on disinformation\, defense and security as stories develop. \n​May 4 – What is Misinformation?: Led by Dr. Helena Ivanov\, Henry Jackson Society\nHelena is an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society.  She recently completed a PhD in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research focuses on the relationship between propaganda and violence against civilians. In her thesis\, Helena examined the role propaganda played during the Yugoslav Wars and produced a model for studying propaganda which details the key phases\, functions\, discourses\, and techniques of propaganda (the model itself is applicable to other contexts). Additionally\, Helena also served as a Manager at the Center for International Studies at the LSE. \nPrior to her PhD\, Helena completed an MPhil in Political Theory at the University of Oxford\, and holds a BA in Politics from the University of Belgrade. \n​May 18 – State of Online Antisemitism: Led by Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor\, CyberWell\nTal-Or Cohen Montemayor\, Adv.\, is the founder and Executive Director of CyberWell –an independent nonprofit organization that leverages data and technology to develop antisemitism compliance solutions for social media companies and big tech in order to close enforcement and policy gaps online and in digital platforms. In 2022\, Tal-Or founded and launched CyberWell\, the\nfirst ever open database of online antisemitism in multiple languages – available at app.cyberwell.org. Tal-Or was recently honored by the Florida Holocaust Museum for her illuminating work with the Loebenberg Humanitarian Award and has spoken at prominent conferences and forums\, including the US State Department’s Symposium on Collaborative Action against Online Antisemitism\, the Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism\, the Eradicate Hate Global Summit\, the IAC National Summit\, Tel Aviv University’s Cyber Week\, and more. \n Register for Session 3\n  \n​QUESTIONS? Contact 727.820.0100 ext. 276 or PublicPrograms@thefhm.org URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/cyberwell-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Web-Headers-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250221T143944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T152004Z UID:21076-1746367200-1746367200@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:​CyberWell: Holocaust Education in the Digital Era (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:CyberWell: Holocaust Education in the Digital Era \nOnline Speaker Series | April 27\, May 4\, & May 18\, 2:00 p.m.\nThis program is made possible due to the generosity of the Schoenbaum Family Foundation.  \n​Join The FHM\, CyberWell\, and The Henry Jackson Society for a powerful three-part speaker series that will empower you to recognize online antisemitism and misinformation while learning how to manage all that digital information. \nWhy it matters: Social media isn’t just for connection and entertainment; it’s where many get their news. But with that comes exposure to hate\, harassment\, and dis/misinformation. \nThis series is open to community members of all ages and backgrounds. Because understanding online hate is the first step in stopping it. \nDon’t miss this powerful conversation—join us. \nFree Virtual Program | REGISTRATION NECESSARY\nPlease note: Each session requires separate registration. If you would like to attend all sessions\, be sure to register for each session individually. \n​\nApril 27 – Psychology of Deception Online: Led by Andrew Fox\, Henry Jackson Society\n \nAndrew Fox served in the British Army from 2005 to 2021\, completing three tours in Afghanistan\, including one attached to the US Army Special Forces. He served in the Parachute Regiment and the Special Forces Support Group\, with additional tours in Bosnia\, the Middle East\, and Northern Ireland. \nAfter his active service\, he spent three years as a senior lecturer in the War Studies and Behavioral Science departments at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Andrew specializes in Defense\, the Middle East\, and disinformation. He holds degrees in Law & Politics\, Modern War Studies\, and Psychology. \nHis extensive experience has established him as a recognized authority in his field and he provides regular commentary on defense and foreign policy across the media including articles in the New York Post\, the Telegraph and Spiked. He has amassed a large following across his digital platforms\, including X (formerly Twitter) and Substack\, where he writes on disinformation\, defense and security as stories develop. \n  \n​May 4 – What is Misinformation?: Led by Dr. Helena Ivanov\, Henry Jackson Society\nHelena is an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society.  She recently completed a PhD in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research focuses on the relationship between propaganda and violence against civilians. In her thesis\, Helena examined the role propaganda played during the Yugoslav Wars and produced a model for studying propaganda which details the key phases\, functions\, discourses\, and techniques of propaganda (the model itself is applicable to other contexts). Additionally\, Helena also served as a Manager at the Centre for International Studies at the LSE. \nPrior to her PhD\, Helena completed an MPhil in Political Theory at the University of Oxford\, and holds a BA in Politics from the University of Belgrade. \n Register for Session 2\n  \n​May 18 – State of Online Antisemitism: Led by Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor\, CyberWell\nTal-Or Cohen Montemayor\, Adv.\, is the founder and Executive Director of CyberWell –an independent nonprofit organization that leverages data and technology to develop antisemitism compliance solutions for social media companies and big tech in order to close enforcement and policy gaps online and in digital platforms. In 2022\, Tal-Or founded and launched CyberWell\, the\nfirst ever open database of online antisemitism in multiple languages – available at app.cyberwell.org. Tal-Or was recently honored by the Florida Holocaust Museum for her illuminating work with the Loebenberg Humanitarian Award and has spoken at prominent conferences and forums\, including the US State Department’s Symposium on Collaborative Action against Online Antisemitism\, the Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism\, the Eradicate Hate Global Summit\, the IAC National Summit\, Tel Aviv University’s Cyber Week\, and more. \n Register for Session 3\n  \n​QUESTIONS? Contact 727.820.0100 ext. 276 or PublicPrograms@thefhm.org URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/cyberwell-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Web-Headers-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250217T161158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T151712Z UID:20880-1745762400-1745762400@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:​CyberWell: Holocaust Education in the Digital Era (Session 1) DESCRIPTION:CyberWell: Holocaust Education in the Digital Era \nOnline Speaker Series | April 27\, May 4\, & May 18\, 2:00 p.m.\nThis program is made possible due to the generosity of the Schoenbaum Family Foundation.  \n​Join The FHM\, CyberWell\, and The Henry Jackson Society for a powerful three-part speaker series that will empower you to recognize online antisemitism and misinformation while learning how to manage all that digital information. \nWhy it matters: Social media isn’t just for connection and entertainment; it’s where many get their news. But with that comes exposure to hate\, harassment\, and dis/misinformation. \nThis series is open to community members of all ages and backgrounds. Because understanding online hate is the first step in stopping it. \nDon’t miss this powerful conversation—join us. \nFree Virtual Program | REGISTRATION NECESSARY\nPlease note: Each session requires separate registration. If you would like to attend all sessions\, be sure to register for each session individually. \n​\nApril 27 – Psychology of Deception Online: Led by Andrew Fox\, Henry Jackson Society\n \nAndrew Fox served in the British Army from 2005 to 2021\, completing three tours in Afghanistan\, including one attached to the US Army Special Forces. He served in the Parachute Regiment and the Special Forces Support Group\, with additional tours in Bosnia\, the Middle East\, and Northern Ireland. \nAfter his active service\, he spent three years as a senior lecturer in the War Studies and Behavioral Science departments at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Andrew specializes in Defense\, the Middle East\, and disinformation. He holds degrees in Law & Politics\, Modern War Studies\, and Psychology. \nHis extensive experience has established him as a recognized authority in his field and he provides regular commentary on defense and foreign policy across the media including articles in the New York Post\, the Telegraph and Spiked. He has amassed a large following across his digital platforms\, including X (formerly Twitter) and Substack\, where he writes on disinformation\, defense and security as stories develop. \n Register for Session 1\n  \n​May 4 – What is Misinformation?: Led by Dr. Helena Ivanov\, Henry Jackson Society\nHelena is an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society.  She recently completed a PhD in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research focuses on the relationship between propaganda and violence against civilians. In her thesis\, Helena examined the role propaganda played during the Yugoslav Wars and produced a model for studying propaganda which details the key phases\, functions\, discourses\, and techniques of propaganda (the model itself is applicable to other contexts). Additionally\, Helena also served as a Manager at the Center for International Studies at the LSE. \nPrior to her PhD\, Helena completed an MPhil in Political Theory at the University of Oxford\, and holds a BA in Politics from the University of Belgrade. \n Register for Session 2\n  \n​May 18 – State of Online Antisemitism: Led by Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor\, CyberWell\nTal-Or Cohen Montemayor\, Adv.\, is the founder and Executive Director of CyberWell –an independent nonprofit organization that leverages data and technology to develop antisemitism compliance solutions for social media companies and big tech in order to close enforcement and policy gaps online and in digital platforms. In 2022\, Tal-Or founded and launched CyberWell\, the\nfirst ever open database of online antisemitism in multiple languages – available at app.cyberwell.org. Tal-Or was recently honored by the Florida Holocaust Museum for her illuminating work with the Loebenberg Humanitarian Award and has spoken at prominent conferences and forums\, including the US State Department’s Symposium on Collaborative Action against Online Antisemitism\, the Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism\, the Eradicate Hate Global Summit\, the IAC National Summit\, Tel Aviv University’s Cyber Week\, and more. \n Register for Session 3\n  \n​QUESTIONS? Contact 727.820.0100 ext. 276 or PublicPrograms@thefhm.org URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/cyberwell/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Web-Headers-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250217T161338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T155424Z UID:20881-1745452800-1745539199@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION:Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day\nApril 24\, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | ​The James Museum ( Location generously provided by The James Museum)\n​​A Candle Lighting Ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m. \nJoin The Florida Holocaust Museum and The James Museum as we pay solemn tribute to the lives lost during the Holocaust. Through powerful in-person readings of the Jewish victims’ names\, we honor the memory of those who perished. Join us and stand united in ensuring their stories are never forgotten. \nSupport of this program generously provided by Robin Warren\, in loving memory of Marie Silverman \nFree & Open To The Public \n  \nRegister Here! \n  \nIf you would like a different time than the first available: \n\nDon’t worry!\nClick on “Other Times” and scroll to the next available time slot that you would like to sign-up for.\nAfter you have selected your time slot\, enter the quantity of “1” next to “Reader.”\nClick on to be taken to the registration form where you will finish filling out your information.\n\n​QUESTIONS? Contact 727.820.0100 ext. 276 or PublicPrograms@thefhm.org \n  \nThank You to Our Partners! URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/yom-hashoah-2025/ LOCATION:The James Museum\, 150 Central Ave\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Web-Headers-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250217T160923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T200704Z UID:20875-1743100200-1743100200@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:​Beyond Silence: Confronting the Past\, Shaping the Future DESCRIPTION:A Candid Dialogue on Legacy and Responsibility.\n​Featuring: Pastor Kai Hoess\, Mike Igel\, and Rabbi Ed Rosenthal as moderator \nMarch 27\, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. | ​Miller Auditorium\, Eckerd College (4200 54th Ave S\, St. Petersburg\, FL 33711)​ \nHistory’s echoes shape our present—but what happens when we choose a different path? \nJoin us for a powerful conversation exploring the personal and collective responsibility to shape a more just future. \nFeaturing Pastor Kai Hoess\, grandson of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss\, and Mike Igel\, Interim CEO & Chair Emeritus of The FHM and grandson of Holocaust Survivors\, with Rabbi Ed Rosenthal as moderator. \nThrough this dialogue\, we’ll explore history’s impact and the power of our choices. Join us in reflecting on the role we each play in ensuring that “never again” is more than a refrain—it’s a lasting commitment. \n Reserve Your Seat Today\n  \n  \n  \nStudents & FHM Members: Free \nNot-Yet Members: $5 \n​QUESTIONS? Contact 727.820.0100 ext. 276 or PublicPrograms@thefhm.org \n  \nAbout Our Speakers\n\nPastor Kai Hoess\n\nKai Hoess\, grandson of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss\, has dedicated his life to education\, reconciliation\, and faith. After a career in international hospitality\, a near-death experience in 1989 led him to explore faith and a deeper sense of purpose. Now a pastor in Stuttgart\, he speaks globally on the Holocaust\, racism\, and antisemitism\, using his family’s history to confront hatred and promote healing. Featured in The Commandant’s Shadow\, a Warner Brothers documentary\, Kai shares his journey of transformation\, believing in the power of forgiveness\, reconciliation\, and the enduring promise of hope for all people. \n\n\n\nMike Igel\n\nMike Igel has been the Interim CEO & Chair Emeritus of The Florida Holocaust Museum since 2024\, after serving as a Board member since 2014 and Chair since 2018. The grandson of Holocaust survivors\, he leads the Museum’s outreach and advocacy efforts\, applying the lessons of history to combat modern antisemitism. Appointed in 2021 as Chair of Florida’s Holocaust Education Task Force\, he advises on statewide curricula. Outside his advocacy work\, Mike is a Partner at Johnson Pope LLP\, where he co-chairs the Health Care Team\, representing hospitals\, physician groups\, and healthcare organizations on regulatory and business matters. \n\n\n  \nThank You to Our Partners!\n      \n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/beyond-silence/ LOCATION:Eckerd College – Miller Auditorium\, 4200 54th Ave S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Web-Headers-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20250114T172303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T173904Z UID:20623-1742500800-1742506200@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Violins of Hope DESCRIPTION:Hear the Past. Listen to the Future.\n\nViolins of Hope: A Concert\nONLINE TICKETS SOLD OUT | Limited Walk-Up Tickets Available \nMarch 20\, 2025 | 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | The Palladium Theatre\nConcert presented by The Florida Holocaust Museum\, featuring Musicians of The Florida Orchestra \nExperience an evening where music and history intertwine\, sharing the stories of Holocaust-era violins\, violas\, and cellos that survived concentration camps. Restored by Israeli violinmakers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein\, these instruments once offered solace in unimaginable darkness\, sometimes saving lives. Led by TFO’s principal cellist Yoni Draiblate\, the concert features a double string quartet playing these historical instruments. \nJoin us for this profound evening of beauty\, remembrance and solidarity. \n$32 Members of The FHM & The Florida Orchestra\n$40 Not-Yet Members \n Reserve Your Seat Today\nThank You to Our Partners!\nConcerto Sponsors: Barry & Judith Alpert and Family\, Adam & Stephanie Stanfield\, Caroline & Darrell Langstaff\, Fagl Oxman\nMedia Sponsor: WUSF\nPartner Organizations: The Florida Orchestra\, The Palladium Theater \nQUESTIONS?\nContact 727.820.0100 or PublicPrograms@thefhm.org. \n\nPrelude to Hope: A VIP Experience\nBecome a sponsor of this unforgettable evening celebrating resilience\, remembrance\, and the unyielding power of music. As a Violins of Hope VIP\, you will take part in a memorable event during our intimate Prelude to Hope pre-reception. \n Learn More    Sponsor Today\nDuring the Prelude to Hope\, you’ll immerse yourself in the history behind these extraordinary Holocaust-era instruments in this exclusive pre-show gathering. Talk with Avshalom Weinstein\, one of the violin makers\, over light hors d’oeuvres and drinks to learn their stories\, and maybe try out a note or two. Engage with key figures from The Florida Holocaust Museum and The Florida Orchestra\, who will share behind-the-scenes perspectives on this extraordinary collaboration. \nBecome a VIP Sponsor Today!\nContact Adam Stanfield at 727.820.0100 or astanfield@thefhm.org or select your VIP level by clicking the “Sponsor Today” button. \n\nThe Violins’ Stories\nEach violin in the Violins of Hope collection has a unique and meaningful story. Here are some of them … \n\nAsher 98\n\n \nHana (Neti) De Leo’s violin journeyed with her through war\, loss\, and survival. Born in Arnhem\, Holland\, Hana grew up in a Zionist home with her parents and eight siblings. As a teenager\, she joined an Orthodox youth movement and met her future husband\, Naftali (Harry Asher). \nIn 1939\, Hana visited her sister in Palestine\, but when she and Naftali planned to immigrate together a year later\, the German invasion of Holland trapped them. Married in 1941\, they moved to Amsterdam\, where Hana cared for Jewish children while Naftali helped them find refuge with Dutch farmers. Their efforts connected them with Yoop Westerville\, a Christian school headmaster who formed a resistance network to protect Jewish children. \nAs Nazi persecution intensified\, Hana and Naftali went into hiding under false identities. Hana\, pregnant\, found sanctuary in a convent\, where she gave birth to their daughter\, Tinka\, in 1943. For safety\, she entrusted Tinka to a Dutch family while she continued moving between hiding places\, at times sleeping in pigsties. Meanwhile\, Naftali worked with the underground\, relocating children to safer shelters. After months of evading capture\, Hana hid in a specially built attic closet until Holland’s liberation in April 1945. Reunited with Naftali and Tinka\, they searched for survivors\, including Naftali’s orphaned nieces\, before leaving for Palestine in 1946 with their growing family and a group of war orphans. \nIn Palestine\, they settled in Kibbutz Yavne\, raising four children and dedicating their lives to rebuilding. Music had always been Hana’s passion\, yet her cherished violin was set aside in a forgotten corner. Now\, it has been restored\, carrying with it the echoes of courage\, loss\, and survival—a testament to a life shaped by both hardship and hope. \n\n\nMontgomery 105\n\n \nHenrik Unger’s life was intertwined with music\, his violin a constant companion through every chapter. A graduate of the Krakow Music Academy\, he was a gifted violinist\, conductor\, and multi-instrumentalist who never parted from his beloved instrument. In 1935\, he and his wife immigrated to Palestine\, where life was difficult\, and he took on manual labor to support his family. \nStill\, music remained at his core—teaching violin in exchange for meals\, playing in cafés and weddings\, and bringing joy to neighbors with afternoon performances. When Bronisław Huberman invited him to join the Palestine Orchestra without salary\, Henrik declined\, prioritizing his family’s needs over prestige\, yet he never stopped playing. \nWith the outbreak of World War II\, Henrik joined the British Army as an officer\, his fluency in 11 languages earning him the role of personal translator to Field Marshal Montgomery. Stationed in Cairo\, he served in major battles across the Middle East\, including Benghazi\, Tobruk\, and El Alamein. Even amidst the war\, his violin was ever-present\, filling army camps and cafés with music. \nAfter the war\, he worked for a British company and later\, following Israel’s independence\, for the electric company\, but his passion for music never waned. Weddings\, cafés\, and Saturday morning concerts at home became the backdrop of family life\, with afternoons spent playing trumpet in the Ramat Gan fire brigade orchestra. \nHenrik’s violin was more than an instrument—it was his voice\, his solace\, his closest friend. After his passing\, the family entrusted it to the Weinstein family to become part of the Violins of Hope collection\, ensuring that his music and legacy would continue to resonate for generations to come. \n\n\nLanier 77\n\n \nSeventy-four years after the end of World War II\, Gerard Lanier embarked on an extraordinary journey to honor his father’s legacy.\nRoger Lanier\, a policeman under the Vichy regime\, used his position not to oppress\, but to protect—risking his life to hide and save Jewish families during the Nazi occupation of France. His courage and dignity earned him the title of Righteous Among the Nations\, a testament to the quiet heroism that unfolded in the shadows of war. \nBeyond his bravery\, Roger Lanier was also a gifted violinist. In the secrecy of his home\, where he sheltered those in danger\, he played his violin for the hidden Jewish family\, offering them brief moments of solace amidst fear. Through music\, he wove light into their darkest days\, reminding them that even in times of despair\, hope could still find a way to sing. \n\n\nOle Dahl\n\n \nOle Steffen Dahl was a master violin maker\, but his life was shaped by more than just music. Born in 1919 in Copenhagen\, he apprenticed at Emil Hjorth and Sons\, learning the delicate art of crafting violins. But when Germany invaded Denmark in 1940\, his world changed overnight. \nA member of the Danish Navy\, Ole was interned by the Germans—until he chose to fight back. Joining the Danish Resistance\, he traded the tools of a luthier for those of a saboteur\, risking his life to disrupt Nazi operations. His childhood home became a refuge for Danish Jews escaping to Sweden\, and though he rarely spoke of it\, his brother believed he played a role in their safe passage. \nThrough it all\, music remained his solace. His violin\, an early Hopf from the late 18th or early 19th century\, was more than an instrument—it was an anchor. In the midst of war\, he turned to Vivaldi\, Bach\, and Mozart\, finding moments of beauty in the chaos. Even as he carried out acts of sabotage\, helping to derail supply lines and resist the occupation\, his violin remained by his side. After the war\, he joined the British Army before eventually making a new life in America. \nBy 1950\, Ole was working as a violin maker in Chicago\, later establishing his own shop in Bloomington\, Indiana\, where he repaired instruments for the Indiana University School of Music. Encouraged by renowned musicians like Janos Starker and Josef Gingold\, he became a trusted luthier\, lending a Ruggieri violin to students free of charge. \nThough he never spoke of his Resistance days\, the duality of his life—warrior and artist\, saboteur and craftsman—remained a mystery even to his own children. His violin carries his story forward. From the secret gatherings of the Danish Resistance to the hands of young musicians\, it remains a testament to the resilience of both its maker and the music he cherished. \n\n\nRabin Violin\n\n \nThe Rabin Violin is more than an instrument—it is a tribute to one of Israel’s most pivotal leaders. Dedicated to Yitzhak Rabin\, the violin carries his signature on its label\, a lasting mark from a man who shaped history through both war and peace. Rabin served twice as Israel’s Prime Minister (1974-77\, 1992-95) and was the country’s Chief of Staff during the Six-Day War. But his most enduring legacy lies in the pursuit of peace\, signing historic agreements with Jordan and the Palestinians in Oslo. \nOn January 10\, 1995\, just months before his assassination\, Rabin personally signed the belly of this violin before it was sealed. At the gathering in his office\, violinist Shlomo Mintz played for Rabin and his staff. Though Rabin admitted he wasn’t musical\, he recalled two unforgettable concerts—one in Beer Sheba in 1948\, and another after the Six-Day War. Today\, the Rabin Violin\, dedicated by Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein\, stands as a powerful symbol of resilience\, remembrance\, and the enduring hope for peace. \n\n\nShanghai Violin 97\n\n \nThis violin carries the echoes of a journey across continents. Originally owned by an Austrian Jewish musician who immigrated to China in the 1930s\, it became a constant companion in a life reshaped by history. Alongside his other violin\, he played in Shanghai’s nightclubs\, hotels\, and the Shanghai Symphony\, weaving melodies into the city’s vibrant cultural scene. \nWhen the musician left for the United States in the 1950s\, the violin remained behind\, finding a new home with a collector in China. Years later\, it was acquired by Xinou Wei\, who continued to play it for many years—ensuring its voice was never lost\, only passed on. \n\n\nVOH 61 AIPAC\n\n \nThis violin carried Dr. Leon Schatzberg-Sawicki through the darkest of times. Born in Colomja\, Poland\, in 1918\, he was a talented musician who graduated from the Levov Conservatory in 1938 before pursuing medicine at Levov University. By 1941\, as the Nazi occupation took hold\, survival meant reinvention. With false identity papers\, he became Leon Sawicki\, a Polish name that helped him and his wife\, Ella\, navigate a dangerous world. \nThroughout the war\, this violin was his lifeline. He played on street corners\, in restaurants\, and in impromptu bands across Poland\, while Ella tutored Polish children—acts of resilience in a time of fear. Liberated by the Soviets in July 1944\, they went on to build a life filled with music\, family\, and hope\, eventually settling in New York. Dr. Schatzberg-Sawicki’s violin remained with him\, a reminder of survival\, love\, and the melodies that carried him forward. \n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout Violins of Hope\nViolins of Hope is an international project that honors the lives lost and affected by the Holocaust through the powerful medium of music. This extraordinary initiative centers on a collection of 70 Holocaust-era string instruments—violins\, violas\, and cellos—that once belonged to Jewish musicians before and during World War II. \nFor some\, their music became a lifeline; for others\, the violins were the sole survivors of their stories. Decades later\, these instruments found their way to Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein’s workshop. With meticulous care\, Amnon and his son\, Avshalom\, have spent over 20 years restoring them\, ensuring the violins could sing once more as symbols of resilience\, hope\, and humanity. \nEach instrument carries unique markings\, such as Stars of David or inscribed names\, testifying to its history and heritage. Today\, these violins travel the world for cultural exhibitions\, concerts\, and educational programs\, spreading messages of remembrance\, unity\, and perseverance. Featured in books\, films\, and museums\, Violins of Hope has inspired audiences globally\, bridging the past with the present through the universal language of music. \n  \nThe Violins have traveled to cities across the globe\, including:\nRome (2014)\, Tel Aviv & Berlin (2015)\, Cleveland (2015)\, London (2017)\, Washington D.C (2017)\, Sarasota (2017)\, Birmingham (2018)\, Fort Wayne (2019)\, Phoenix (2019)\, San Francisco/East Bay (2020\, 2022)\, Los Angeles County (2020-21)\, Richmond (2021)\, Chicago (2023)\, Paris (2024) \nLearn more: https://www.violins-of-hope.com/ \n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/violins-of-hope/ LOCATION:The Palladium Theatre\, 253 5th Ave N\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Web-Headers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20241204T200833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155724Z UID:20450-1737657000-1737657000@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:My Holocaust Legacy\, A Blessing Not a Burden DESCRIPTION:Join us at this community event as Dr. Alex Kor shares his remarkable journey as the son of Holocaust survivors. Through personal stories and life lessons\, Alex explores themes of forgiveness\, resilience\, and the enduring impact of his parents’ legacy. From his mother Eva’s profound stance on forgiveness to his father Michael’s unyielding optimism\, Alex’s narrative inspires reflection on the human spirit’s ability to overcome even the darkest of circumstances. His story serves as a poignant reminder of history’s lessons and the strength found in perseverance. \nThis event will be hosted at USF St. Pete’s Harbor Hall\, and is free for students\, faculty\, and members. For all other attendees\, tickets are $5. \nRegister today to reserve your spot! \n Register Today!\n  \nThe Story of Eva Mozes Kor\nEva Mozes Kor’s life was a testament to resilience. A survivor of Josef Mengele’s inhumane experiments at Auschwitz\, Eva overcame unimaginable trials alongside her twin sister\, Miriam. After liberation\, Eva dedicated her life to Holocaust education\, founding the CANDLES organization and museum. Her advocacy continues to impact thousands\, spreading awareness of the dangers of hate and the power of forgiveness. \n  \nAbout Dr. Alex Kor\nDr. Alex Kor\, a podiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor\, is the son of Holocaust survivors Eva and Michael Kor. Inspired by his parents’ extraordinary lives\, Alex has traveled to Auschwitz over 20 times to honor their legacy. His work includes co-authoring A Blessing\, Not a Burden and contributing to Holocaust education through the CANDLES Holocaust Museum. \n  \n  \nPartners:\nThe Jack Chester Foundation\n  \n& URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/alex-kor-2025/ LOCATION:USF St Pete Harbor Hall\, 1000 3rd St S.\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thefhm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PRO_AlexKor_2025-0123-headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20240823T151233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T165642Z UID:20177-1731247200-1731252600@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Commemoration 2024 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special commemoration: The Florida Holocaust Museum’s Annual Kristallnacht Commemoration features a commemorative service and candle lighting followed by our keynote speaker Sheryl Ochayon\, of Yad Vashem. \nKristallnacht owes its name to the shards of shattered glass from broken windows that lined German streets on November 9-10 in 1938. Throughout the night\, thousands of Jewish owned businesses\, homes\, and synagogues were ransacked and destroyed in a coordinated series of attacks throughout Germany. This was the first widespread use of massive force against Jews by the Nazi regime and figures as an essential turning point in Nazi Germany. \nThis commemoration and lecture are free and open to the public. Please register below to reserve your seat: \n Register\n  \n \nA Mysterious Photo Album with a New Lens on Kristallnacht\, the November Pogrom: \nAn old album was kept for many years in the home of a Jewish soldier who served in the US Army in Germany during WWII\, but never spoke about his experiences. It was found only after he passed away. According to his granddaughter\, “When I opened the album\, I felt as if a hole had been burned through my hands.” \nWhat kind of intimate photographs would burn a hole through a viewer’s hands? What do they tell us about the Nazis’ intentions towards the Jews\, years before the Final Solution? Why was the pogrom a turning point? Join Sheryl Ochayon\, Echoes & Reflections Project Director for Yad Vashem’s International Institute for Holocaust Education\, to view the album and discuss these questions. \n  \n \nSheryl Silver Ochayon holds a law degree from Harvard Law School\, a BA in History from the State University of New York at Binghamton\, and a Certificate in Genocide Studies from Stockton University. \nAfter a long legal career\, she followed her passion and began guiding for Yad Vashem’s Holocaust History Museum. She finally gave up law and began working for the International Institute for Holocaust Education\, writing and developing online courses and educational video programs. Currently\, Sheryl is Yad Vashem’s Project Director for Echoes & Reflections\, a program that empowers American middle and high school educators with dynamic classroom materials and professional development. \nSheryl has represented Yad Vashem in different contexts both in the US and in Israel at seminars and international conferences\, and at the United Nations. Sheryl guides groups traveling to Poland\, including the Israel Defense Forces\, the Israel Police\, and FIDF and Yad Vashem donors. \n  \nPartners: URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/kristallnacht-commemoration-2024/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Shalom\, 1325 S Belcher Rd\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33764\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20240823T160602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T145246Z UID:20184-1730037600-1730044800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:I Loved Jew\, I Loved Jew Not DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness a groundbreaking performance and contribute to important dialogue. \nJoin us for true stories of antisemitism and the strength to stand against it in this original work from The Braid. Through its performances and programming\, The Braid empowers artists and audiences to feel pride in Jewish culture while building community and connection between people of all backgrounds. \nOne hilarious story comes from Emmy-winning comedian and Off-Broadway star Monica Piper\, who discovers the man she’s married to has no clue about her Jewish identity. A riveting yarn of twists and turns by Rob Eshman\, former national editor of The Forward\, describes an encounter with a Nazi in a hotel hot tub at a Jewish convention. Esther Amini\, acclaimed memoirist of Concealed\, starkly reveals a life of persecution in Iran and the astonishing challenges she faced from fellow Jews in America. Among other powerful stories included: a Black Jewish college student barraged by campus antisemitism\, reactions to the atrocities of Oct. 7\, and the sweet saga of a non-Jewish woman who devotes her life to helping Jews in the hospital. \nJoin the Florida Holocaust Museum as we proudly welcome The Braid from Los Angeles for a one-time\, exclusive performance. Known for their powerful and thought-provoking work\, The Braid’s performance promises to be a truly unforgettable experience. Following the performance\, engage in a thoughtful community conversation to explore the themes and impact of The Braid’s work. \nThe Rappaport Family Antisemitism Lecture Series was founded in response the 2018 terrorist attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh\, PA. This lecture series has been created in response to the continuing rise in antisemitism.  \nPartners: URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/i-loved-jew-i-loved-jew-not/ LOCATION:St. Petersburg City Theater\, 4025 31st St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20240821T155336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T141729Z UID:20160-1727289000-1727294400@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Shadows from the Valley of Death: Investigating Babyn Yar DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is free for FHM members and USF Students & Faculty\, and $5 for non-members. \n  \n Register\n  \nInvestigating Babyn Yar: Shadows from the Valley of Death pieces together the story of the destruction of Kyiv’s Jews using history’s shattered fragments. Martin Dean traces their journey out of the city\, using discarded clothing and distinctive terrain as a trail of breadcrumbs to identify the killing site in the ravine. Shadowy figures in photographs and escape stories from the mass grave reveal the suffering of many that is documented by the survival of just a few. Using aerial photographs\, ground photographs\, and extensive eye-witness testimony\, the author locates specific incidents in the topography to explain what happened on September 29-30\, 1941. Interwoven into the main narrative\, this book examines the massacre’s broader context. Respective chapters describe efforts by Jews to flee the city\, the escalation of Nazi mass shootings\, and the plunder of Jewish property. During its occupation of Kyiv\, the Gestapo established a network of prison camps and deployed a special unit to exhume and burn the corpses at Babyn Yar\, covering up the crime before their hasty retreat. Postwar\, the ravine was scarred by a terrible mudslide in 1961. Then Soviet redevelopment and memorial plans sought to erase both the topography and the Jewish identity of this symbolic site of Holocaust memory. \nMartin Dean received his PhD in European History from Queens’ College\, Cambridge. He has worked as a researcher for the Special Investigations Unit in Sydney\, Australia\, and as the Senior Historian for the Metropolitan Police War Crimes Unit in London\, where he participated as an expert witness and advisor in six Nazi war crimes trials. \nAs a Research Scholar at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum\, he was a Volume Editor for The Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos. His publications include Collaboration in the Holocaust (2000) and Robbing the Jews (2008)\, which won a National Jewish Book Award in 2009. He is based in Bethesda\, Maryland and works as a Historical Consultant for Cologne University and other organizations.  \n  \nPartners: \nThe Jack Chester Foundation\n& URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/shadows-from-the-valley-of-death-investigating-babyn-yar/ LOCATION:USF St Pete Harbor Hall\, 1000 3rd St S.\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T185000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T185000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20240322T203326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T133908Z UID:19586-1716403800-1716403800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Rays Up Night: First Pitch & Benefit Game vs. Boston Red Sox DESCRIPTION:  \nExperience 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.\n\nLower level tickets are on sale now for only $30\, exclusively through The Florida Holocaust Museum.\n\nBy buying your tickets from The Florida Holocaust Museum\, you not only secure your spot at the game but also contribute directly to the important work of the museum. Every ticket sold helps further the museum’s mission to educate and inspire future generations about the lessons of the Holocaust. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy America’s favorite pastime while making a difference. Call\, visit\, or email the museum to purchase a ticket. Act now and be a part of something special!\n\nGATES OPEN: 5:20 PM\nSTART TIME: 6:50 PM\n\nTickets on Sale Now Through May 8th URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/2024-rays-night-up-tampa-bay-rays-vs-boston-red-socks/ LOCATION:Tropicana Field\, 1 Tropicana Drive\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20240327T162904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T202440Z UID:19613-1714986000-1715014800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Commemoration DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on Monday\, May 6\, 2024! \nExperience 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. \nIf you wish to participate in this commemoration and the reading of names\, please contact our RSVP line at: 727-820-0100 x276 or email our Director of Public Programs\, Miranda Brenner\, at: mbrenner@thefhm.org. \n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/yom-hashoah-commemoration-5/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20240222T171710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T152528Z UID:19360-1713897000-1713902400@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Beyond Barbed Wire DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.\n  \n  \n  \nBeyond Barbed Wire\, Imprisoned Without Trial: The Story of the Japanese Internment in WWII\, lecture presented by Denny Kato \nAnti-Asian violence: a modern-day occurrence? Not at all. Fear\, hatred\, and racism toward the Chinese and Japanese began in the mid 1800’s culminating with the incarceration of over 125\,000 Japanese at the beginning of World War II\, two thirds of whom were US citizens. From the perspective of a third generation Japanese American (Sansei)\, we will discuss the how\, when and why racism landed Americans in what is more accurately described as prison camps\, and what we can do to countermand the effect of anti-Asian violence and racism in America today. \nBorn and raised in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, Denny Kato is third generation Japanese American\, or Sansei. He graduated from Walnut High School\, received a BA from the University of Cincinnati in 1971\, and served in the US Army as a First Lieutenant in military intelligence. After retirement from restaurant management\, what started out for Denny as curiosity about his family history grew into thoroughly researching how people of Japanese descent were forced from their homes during World War II and placed in internment camps. Like the fifteen members of his family\, most were American citizens. \nDenny and his wife\, Janet\, have visited all ten of the internment camps from the Pacific West Coast to the rural Southeast of Arkansas. Since 2019\, Denny has lectured both live and via Zoom for the Art Institute of Cincinnati\, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of South Florida\, Carnegie Mellon University\, Rochester University\, the University of Cincinnati\, Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati\, and Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati. \n Register URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/beyond-barbed-wire-2/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20240221T163302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T163302Z UID:19322-1712860200-1712865600@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Passage to Sweden DESCRIPTION:Film screening and Q&A with Director\, Suzannah Warlick \nRescue & 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. \nBetween 1940-1945 the sheer luck of where you were living made a world of difference to the Jews of Scandinavia. For unique political and geographic reasons\, the Scandinavian Jews of Sweden\, Norway\, and Denmark had very different experiences. During the German occupation\, Jews were rounded up and sent to concentration camps. Defying the occupying German forces\, and protecting fellow citizens\, spontaneous and dramatic rescue operations were conducted to save thousands of Jewish lives. Firsthand personal accounts also convey the extraordinary ways Swedish diplomats leveraged their political position to save Jews from within Hungary and Germany. \nSpecial attention is paid to the Norwegian resistance\, the citizens of Denmark\, the Swedish Red Cross\, Raoul Wallenberg\, and Count Folke Bernadotte. Risking their own lives\, their selfless acts of courage and compassion is a powerful example of how anyone can make a difference. \n \n  \nPLEASE NOTE- THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT USF ST PETE\, HARBOR HALL \n Register URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/passage-to-sweden/ LOCATION:USF St Pete Harbor Hall\, 1000 3rd St S.\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20231121T220024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T233718Z UID:18723-1710441000-1710446400@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:"Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust" DESCRIPTION: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 LGBTQ+ Holocaust victims and a rich tapestry of queer lives who found meaning in the pink triangle in a post- Holocaust world. The presentation will be followed by Q&A and a book signing. \n RSVP TODAY\n\nDr. Jake Newsome is an award-winning scholar of German and American LGBTQ+ history whose research and resources educate global audiences. His new book Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust (Cornell University Press) tells the dynamic and inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community’s original pride symbol. It traces the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge into a widespread emblem of queer liberation\, pride\, and community. The Lambda Literary Foundation recently named Pink Triangle Legacies as one of its most anticipated new LGBTQIA+ books of 2022. \nSince earning his Ph.D. in history in 2016\, Dr. Newsome has published in academic journals as well as popular outlets like the Washington Post\, and has appeared as a guest on numerous podcasts\, including Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness. In addition to serving as a historical advisor for film projects\, exhibits\, and plays\, Dr. Newsome has been invited by the French\, UK\, and US governments to\nspeak about the important lessons that LGBTQ+ history has for all of us today. He now works as a museum professional in Washington\, DC. URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/pink-triangle-legacies-coming-out-in-the-shadow-if-the-holocaust/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20231221T191559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T193239Z UID:19060-1709060400-1709065800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel Session 3: Words Matter DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a three-part lecture series: History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel\, presented by Rabbi Ed Rosenthal. \nSession #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 ground. \n \nRabbi Ed Rosenthal is Founder and CEO of Repair the Sea | Tikkun HaYam\, the only Jewish environmental organization that focuses solely on water and the aquatic environment. The Mission of Repair the Sea is to share the spiritual wonders of water and the Sea from a Jewish perspective\, promote interfaith harmony and cooperation\, and raise awareness and encourage action to address the many threats facing the aquatic environment. Before founding Repair the Sea\, Ed was a congregational rabbi for 12 years in New Zealand and Texas\, followed by 23 years with Hillel. He spent 2 years as the Campus Rabbi at Emory University\, 8 years as the Executive Director of Cornell University Hillel\, and then 13 years as the Hillel Regional Director in Tampa Bay. He is a recipient of Hillel International’s Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence award and the AIPAC Ally of the Year award. He also served as a chaplain in the US Navy Reserve with the rank of lieutenant from 1983-1991.\nEd and his wife Mindy\, met in elementary school in St. Louis\, Missouri\, and went to prom together in high school. They have 3 children (2 by birth and 1 by marriage) and 2 grandchildren. Ed & Mindy live on Tierra Verde in St. Petersburg\, Florida. \nThis lecture will take place at Temple Beth-EL \nThis program is free and open to the public.\nRSVP is required. \n CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY\n  \n \n  \nThis lecture series is presented in partnership with The Florida Holocaust Museum\, Congregation B’nai Israel\, and Temple Beth-El\, and supported by The Sher Endowment Fund. \nIn lieu of a registration fee\, please bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services’  food pantry. URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/history-of-jewish-people-in-the-land-of-israel-session-3-words-matter/ LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 400 Pasadena Ave S.\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33707\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20231121T215313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T171057Z UID:18720-1708453800-1708459200@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:Speaking Yiddish to Chickens DESCRIPTION:Speaking Yiddish to Chickens is the first book to chronicle how roughly 1\,000 Holocaust survivors – including the author’s grandparents – found an unlikely refuge and gateway to new lives as poultry farmers in southern New Jersey. This book relies on interviews with dozens of these refugee farmers and their children\, as well as oral histories and archival records. This is their remarkable story of loss\, renewal\, and perseverance in the most unexpected of settings. \nSeth Stern is a legal journalist and author of Speaking Yiddish to Chickens: Holocaust Survivors on South Jersey Poultry Farms. His grandparents were Holocaust survivors who settled on a Vineland\, New Jersey\, chicken farm\, which is where his mother grew up. He co-authored Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. \n RSVP TODAY\n  \n \n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/speaking-yiddish-to-chickens/ LOCATION:The Florida Holocaust Museum\, 55 5th Street S\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20231221T191154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T192904Z UID:19056-1707764400-1707769800@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel Session 2: A Peace to End All Peace DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTICE: IN RESPONSE TO GREAT DEMAND\, THE LOCATION OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TEMPLE BETH-EL 400 PASADENA AVE S\, ST PETERSBURG\nPlease join us for a three-part lecture series: History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel\, presented by Rabbi Ed Rosenthal. \nSession #2 – A Peace to End All Peace: A step-by-step examination of the changing borders in the Middle East over the last hundred years\, the impact these changes have had\, and the challenges they present for the future. \nThis lecture takes place at The Florida Holocaust Museum. \n \nRabbi Ed Rosenthal is Founder and CEO of Repair the Sea | Tikkun HaYam\, the only Jewish environmental organization that focuses solely on water and the aquatic environment.  The Mission of Repair the Sea is to share the spiritual wonders of water and the Sea from a Jewish perspective\, promote interfaith harmony and cooperation\, and raise awareness and encourage action to address the many threats facing the aquatic environment.  Before founding Repair the Sea\, Ed was a congregational rabbi for 12 years in New Zealand and Texas\, followed by 23 years with Hillel.  He spent 2 years as the Campus Rabbi at Emory University\, 8 years as the Executive Director of Cornell University Hillel\, and then 13 years as the Hillel Regional Director in Tampa Bay. He is a recipient of Hillel International’s Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence award and the AIPAC Ally of the Year award. He also served as a chaplain in the US Navy Reserve with the rank of lieutenant from 1983-1991.\nEd and his wife Mindy\, met in elementary school in St. Louis\, Missouri\, and went to prom together in high school.  They have 3 children (2 by birth and 1 by marriage) and 2 grandchildren.  Ed & Mindy live on Tierra Verde in St. Petersburg\, Florida. \nThis program is free and open to the public.\nRSVP is required. \n CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY\n  \n \n  \nThis lecture series is presented in partnership with The Florida Holocaust Museum\, Congregation B’nai Israel\, and Temple Beth-El\, and supported by The Sher Endowment Fund. \nIn lieu of a registration fee\, please bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services’  food pantry. \n  URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/history-of-jewish-people-in-the-land-of-israel-session-2-a-peace-to-end-all-peace/ LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 400 Pasadena Ave S.\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33707\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131544 CREATED:20231221T185654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T163507Z UID:19049-1707159600-1707165000@www.thefhm.org SUMMARY:History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel Session 1: 4\,000 Years in 40 Minutes DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a three-part lecture series: History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel\, psersented by Rabbi Ed Roesnthal. \nSession #1 – 4\,000 Years in 40 Minutes: Abraham\, David\, Nebuchadnezzar\, Alexander\, the Babylonians\, Assyrians\, Greeks\, Romans\, Muslims…. so many people and conquerors and so little time. This session will be an overview of the Land of Israel and the continuous Jewish presence amidst its tumultuous history. \nThis lecture will take place at Congregation B’nai Israel \n \nRabbi Ed Rosenthal is Founder and CEO of Repair the Sea | Tikkun HaYam\, the only Jewish environmental organization that focuses solely on water and the aquatic environment.  The Mission of Repair the Sea is to share the spiritual wonders of water and the Sea from a Jewish perspective\, promote interfaith harmony and cooperation\, and raise awareness and encourage action to address the many threats facing the aquatic environment.  Before founding Repair the Sea\, Ed was a congregational rabbi for 12 years in New Zealand and Texas\, followed by 23 years with Hillel.  He spent 2 years as the Campus Rabbi at Emory University\, 8 years as the Executive Director of Cornell University Hillel\, and then 13 years as the Hillel Regional Director in Tampa Bay. He is a recipient of Hillel International’s Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence award and the AIPAC Ally of the Year award. He also served as a chaplain in the US Navy Reserve with the rank of lieutenant from 1983-1991.\nEd and his wife Mindy\, met in elementary school in St. Louis\, Missouri\, and went to prom together in high school.  They have 3 children (2 by birth and 1 by marriage) and 2 grandchildren.  Ed & Mindy live on Tierra Verde in St. Petersburg\, Florida. \nThis program is free and open to the public.\nRSVP is required. \n CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY\n  \n \nThis lecture series is presented in partnership with The Florida Holocaust Museum\, Congregation B’nai Israel\, and Temple Beth-El\, and supported by The Sher Endowment Fund. \nIn lieu of a registration fee\, please bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services’  food pantry. URL:https://www.thefhm.org/event/history-of-jewish-people-in-the-land-of-israel-session-1-4000-years-in-40-minutes/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Israel\, 300 58th St N\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR