Museum Blog

September 13, 2018 | Why Illinois Holocaust Museum is Like a Second Home

Posted by Stephanie Krzeminski| IHMEC 2018 Sendler Fellow

After 12 years of getting the same bewildered look from people when I explain that I truly feel like the Illinois Holocaust Museum is like a 2nd home, I have grown accustomed to explaining myself.

August 29, 2018 | An Emotional Goodbye

Posted by Charlotte Kaiser| Education Intern 

Today, for us, those who where born after the Holocaust, it is just clear that we have a duty of responsibility. We are not allowed to avoid and stop reflection on the past.

July 31, 2018 | An Interesting Perspective

Posted by Balthasar Geib | Education Intern 

One of the most frequent comments I get during my work here at the Illinois Holocaust Museum is, how remarkably well Germany has faced its history. Hearing this so often made me wonder: is that actually the case?

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