Tag: Panel Discussion

First to Stand is an international-award-winning documentary that delves into the cases and causes of Irwin Cotler, former Canadian Minister of Justice, Noble Prize nominee, and global human rights advocate. His relentless work defending political prisoners and upholding democratic values is brought to life in this riveting film through his defense of activists worldwide, including NatanSharansky,… Read More

The Holocaust forever changed the course of history, shattering millions of lives. Yet, among its youngest victims, some found the strength to survive and rebuild against unimaginable odds. Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust brings to light the extraordinary stories of nine Jewish children who endured the unthinkable. From hiding with… Read More

Recognized by Yad Vashem as one of the Righteous Among the Nations, Japanese Diplomat Chiune Sugihara risked his life and career to issue over 2,100 visas to help Jews flee war-torn Europe in 1940. Today, thousands are alive thanks to his courageous actions. In honor of Chiune Sugihara’s bravery and lasting impact, join us for… Read More

Join Illinois Holocaust Museum and 3G Chicago for an extraordinary intergenerational conversation with four descendants of genocides across geography and time. As inheritors of a history they never lived, the past reverberates in their lives, families, communities, and nations. These descendants will share how the legacy of genocide continues to impact current and future generations, exploring… Read More

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, the Islamic Community of North American Bosniaks, and the Congress of Bosniaks of North America present a first-of-its-kind commemoration on U.S. soil in honor of the 29th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, where war crimes and crimes against humanity all around Bosnia and Herzegovina culminated in the systematic… Read More

Join us for an insightful discussion on LGBTQ+ issues and antisemitism with NPR Journalist and Host, Ari Shapiro, and Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Judy Gold.They will delve into the complexities surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance, as well as the persistent challenges of antisemitism today. This discussion, moderated by Museum Board of Trustees member… Read More

Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War is a poignant exhibition that outlines the remarkable rescue mission that brought thousands of unaccompanied children from Nazi Europe to the United Kingdom. The exhibition’s thoughtful and artistic design invites visitors to reflect on the heart-wrenching decisions parents made in sending their children away for a… Read More

Opening May 1, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s new groundbreaking Spagat Family Voices of Genocide Exhibition explores how and why genocide continues to occur across geography and time. Learn from survivors and descendants of genocides in Armenia, Guatemala, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rwanda, and Burma, about the common conditions that can lead to genocide and how recognizing… Read More

In recent months, hundreds of thought leaders, university faculty, alumni, donors, and officials around the country have denounced administrative paralysis in the face of rising antisemitism – because they understand that antisemitic attacks are threats to all Americans, not just the Jewish community. To resist the normalization of antisemitism, we must first recognize and understand… Read More

Antisemitic incidents increased over 900% on U.S. college campuses in the month following the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. Over the years, places of higher education have increasingly seen anti-Israel discourse turn into incidents of blatant antisemitism, and after October 7, 2023, many Jewish students no longer feel safe. Join moderator Abbey Romanek, Museum Board… Read More