Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Voices of Hope Educate. Commemorate. Never Forget. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Calls to Action](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/2025/11/callstoaction/) - https://www.adl.org/report-incident THE U.S. NATIONAL STRATEGY TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism ## Pages - [Home](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/) - REMEMBER. EDUCATE. ACT. IT'S OUR OBLIGATION. Voices of Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization created by descendants of Holocaust survivors from across Connecticut. Voices of Hope raises social consciousness by connecting people to the inhumanity of the Holocaust and other genocides through quality educational and community programming in order to ensure future generations never - [Event Photo Gallery](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/event-photo-gallery/) - Did you miss one of our in-person events? Browse our event photos here! International Holocaust Remembrance Day Yom HaShoah Holocaust Survivor Day School Engagement Voices of Hope Delegation to the March of the Living 2023 Evening Of Hope - [International Holocaust Remembrance Day Photo Gallery](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/international-holocaust-remembrance-day-photo-gallery/) - 2019 2020 2023 - [Yom HaShoah Photo Gallery](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/yom-hashoah-photo-gallery/) - 2019 2022 2023 - [Speakers Bureau](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/speakers-bureau/) - Voices of Hope and its HERO Program are incredibly proud of our Speakers Bureau, whose members include Holocaust survivors as well as their descendants who present their Holocaust story to diverse audiences – from schools and places of worship, to nursing homes and community organizations. To request a speaker or to express interest in presenting - [Employment Opportunities](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/) - We are Hiring! Position Title: Senior Director, HERO (Holocaust Education Resource and Outreach) Program Job Type: 40 Hours per Week. Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information along with two (2) professional references to Kathy Fishman at kathy@ctvoicesofhope.org. Job description here. - [Movie List](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/movie-list/) - Selected Holocaust Filmography The Accountant of Auschwitz (2018) In 2015, 94-year-old former German SS officer Oskar Gröning, nicknamed “The Accountant of Auschwitz”, went on trial in his home country, charged with complicity in the murder of 300,000 Jews at Auschwitz in 1944. The Accountant of Auschwitz is a gripping look at the race against time - [About the HERO Program](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/about-the-hero-program/) - The HERO (Holocaust Education Resource and Outreach) Program is the branch of Voices of Hope responsible for our work with students and educators. Utilizing Voices of Hope’s expertise and resources, it provides support for educators, students, and community members to effectively and impactfully meet the requirements of Connecticut’s 2018 mandate, which requires Connecticut schools to - [Advisory Committee](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/advisory-committee/) - Holocaust and Genocide Education Advisory Committee The Connecticut Holocaust and Genocide Education Advisory Committee is an autonomous voluntary body operating under its own policies and positions. It provides guidance, including suggested curriculum materials and resources, to the Connecticut Department of Education to assist schools with implementing the Connecticut Holocaust and Genocide Education and Awareness Act - [Professional Staff](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/professional-staff/) - Kathy FishmanExecutive Directorkathy@ctvoicesofhope.org Robin LandauDirector of Programs and Developmentrobin@ctvoicesofhope.org OPENSenior Director of the Holocaust Education Resource and Outreach (HERO) Program Jeri ButlienDirector of the Holocaust Education Resource and Outreach (HERO) Programjeri@ctvoicesofhope.org Jaime SeltzerDirector of Developmentjaime@ctvoicesofhope.org Debbie GritzDirector of Outreachdebbie@ctvoicesofhope.org - [Voices of Hope Annual Report](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/annualreport/) - 2025 Annual Report - [Additional Resources](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/additional-resources/) - Guidelines for Teaching the Holocaust (USHMM) Confidently Teach About the Holocaust (Echoes & Reflections) Facing History & Ourselves Eyewitness to History: Holocaust Survivor Testimonies (USHMM) Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum JPEF Home Page | Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation Holocaust Education Resource Database (Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation) New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education – Curriculum Guides & - [Donate Today](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/donate/donate-today/) - [Donate](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/donate/) - [Bar & Bat Mitzvah Projects](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/bar-bat-mitzvah-projects/) - A bar/bat mitzvah marks the beginning of a child’s lifelong adult connection to the Jewish people. Voices of Hope’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program is a way to strengthen a child’s identification with his or her Jewish heritage by forging bonds with Holocaust survivors who weren’t able to have a bar/bat mitzvah during the Holocaust and/or their - [Leadership](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/leadership/) - Executive Officers Adele JacobsPresident Lisa FishmanSecretary Debbie KleinmanGovernance Peter FishmanChair Rona GollobTreasurer Neil KochenAssistant Treasurer Alan LazowskiFounding Chair Gayle TemkinFirst Vice President Jeff IsraelVice President Board of Directors Stuart Abrams Stuart Abrams is a teacher of Genocide Studies, Psychology, History and Human Rights Education at Avon High School. He has served as the advisor to the - [CT Remembers the Holocaust and Genocide](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-students/ct-remembers-the-holocaust-and-genocide/) - [Visit CT Remembers the Holocaust](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/visit-ct-remembers-the-holocaust/) - [For Students](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-students/) - Bar and Bat Mitzvah projects Internship opportunities The Butterfly Project - [Internships](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/internships/) - If you are interested in interning at Voices of Hope or the HERO Program, please email us at info@ctvoicesofhope.org. Include your age, school, areas of interest and why you would like to work with us. Social Media Intern – Are you interested in helping Voices of Hope and the HERO Program combat hate and educate Connecticut - [Webinars & Workshops for Professional Development](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/webinars-workshops-for-professional-development/) - Connecticut’s Holocaust and Genocide Education Advisory Committee Professional Development See our playlist of summer workshops here! 2020 Spring Webinar Series Recordings Did you miss any of the webinars offered by the Holocaust and Genocide Education Advisory Committee this year? Here they are! Teaching Genocide: Rwanda – April 2, 2020 Teaching Genocide: Bosnia Part I – - [Upcoming Events](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/voices-of-hope-events/upcoming-events/) - CONTENTS - [Opportunities for Teachers](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/opportunities-for-teachers/) - Trips, Workshops, Institutes & Grants Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation - Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship The Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation Grant The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights - Keep an eye out for domestic and international seminars throughout the year! The Genocide Education Project - Check this site regularly for updates on their - [Lesson Plans](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/lesson-plans/) - Voices of Hope Holocaust and Genocide Curriculum As a result of legislation being passed in the state of Connecticut requiring Holocaust and Genocide Education and Awareness in the Social Studies curriculum, Voices of Hope commissioned thorough, comprehensive lessons created by master teachers. The following lessons can be adapted depending on the amount of time you - [Butterfly Project](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/butterfly-project/) - The Butterfly Project is a hands-on learning opportunity for students and community members teaching social justice through lessons of the Holocaust and educating participants about the dangers of hatred and bigotry to cultivate empathy and social responsibility. Organizations from all over the world are participating in this project to paint 1.5 million ceramic butterflies in - [Reading List](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/reading-list/) - Picture books Adler, David A., and Karen Ritz. Child of the Warsaw Ghetto. Holiday House, 1995. RL grades 4-6 Bunting, Eve. The Terrible Things. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society, 1980. RL grades 4-8 Hesse, Karen. The Cats in Krasinski Square. New York: Scholastic Press, 2004. RL grades 2-5 Innocenti, Roberto. Rose Blanche. Mankato: Creative Education, - [HERO Program Newsletters](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/hero-center-newsletters/) - 2023 January 2023 February 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August/September 2023 October 2023 Resources for Talking About Israel November 2023 December 2023 2022 January 2022 February 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June, 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 - [Scholarships and Grants](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/scholarships-and-grants/) - Voices of Hope offers small scholarships and grants for students and educators to engage in Holocaust and genocide related travel, as well as to fund classroom materials and experiences. Eligibility and requirements are included in each application, found below. Please direct any questions about this initiative to HERO Program Director at herocenter@ctvoicesofhope.org. Educator Grant Application - [Contact](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/contact/) - Voices of Hope 20 Waterside Drive, Suite 100 Farmington, CT 06032 860.470.5591 info@ctvoicesofhope.org herocenter@ctvoicesofhope.org - [Yale Fortunoff Archive for Holocaust Testimonies](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/fortunoff-archive-for-holocaust-testimony/) - Voices of Hope is a proud partner of the Yale Fortunoff Archive for Holocaust Testimonies. Through this partnership, we can offer you access to more than 4000 Holocaust testimonies provided by the archive. Do you have a research project that requires access to their collections? Or maybe your survivor relative's testimony is housed in the - [For Descendants](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/for-descendants/) - Voices of Hope has an active group of descendants of Holocaust survivors. Our descendants are committed to becoming the next generation of witnesses to carry on their family stories. Voices of Hope also has a number of initiatives that give descendants of Holocaust survivors the opportunity to meet together to discuss their experiences being a - [Community Partners](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/community-partners/) - If you have a program that you’d like Voices of Hope to partner on, please contact Kathy Fishman at kathy@ctvoicesofhope.org. - [About the Project](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/trunks-of-hope/about-the-project/) - The vibrancy of Jewish life in Europe was extinguished virtually overnight. From the Nazi takeover of power in 1933 to the German armed forces surrender in 1945, two out of every three European Jews had been murdered. Six million Jews perished - a number so incomprehensible, where does one even begin to unpack the enormity - [Teacher Fellows Program](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/teacher-fellows-program/) - For more information on the fellowship and to express your interest in applying to a future cohort, please contact Jeri Butlien at jeri@ctvoicesofhope.org - [HERO Program](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/) - [Trunks of Hope](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/trunks-of-hope/) - About the Project How It Works Our Trunks of Hope Request a Trunk Testimonials - [Our Impact](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/our-impact/) - A 2020 national survey commissioned by the Anti-Defamation League’s Echoes & Reflections with oversight by the USC Shoah Foundation showed that Holocaust education helps create empathy, critical thinking skills and social responsibility among students. Students with Holocaust education are: 28% more likely to challenge incorrect or biased information 12% more likely to challenge intolerant behavior - [Our Trunks of Hope](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/trunks-of-hope/our-trunks-of-hope/) - Voices of Hope and the HERO Program’s Trunks of Hope will continue to be expanded as we acquire new material and testimonies of our survivors of the Holocaust and genocide. Below, learn more about our available trunks and their contents. You can request a trunk here. Each trunk contains a teacher’s guide, lesson plan, a - [Request a Trunk](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/request-a-trunk/) - Thank you for your interest in bringing a Trunk of Hope into your classroom! Once we receive your request, we will contact you to confirm dates and logistical matters. Please review our available trunks before sending your request. You can review them here. Please send your request well in advance of your desired loan dates. - [For Educators](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/) - Webinars & Workshops for Professional Development Previous Workshops Movie List Reading List Butterfly Project Lesson Plans Opportunities for Teachers Additional Resources - [Previous Workshops](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/previous-workshops/) - The Nazis Look to United States' Race Laws-Racial Regimes in the 1930s with Dr. Aya Marczyk and Colleen Simon Addressing Holocaust and Genocide Denial in Our Classes with Drs. Avi Patt, David Pettigrew, Armen Marsoobian, Glenn Mitoma, and Beth Krasemann Inquiry Based Strategies for Addressing Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina with Dr. David Pettigrew Word - [Past Events](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/voices-of-hope-events/past-events/) - Please visit our YouTube channel to view any past recorded events. 20 Jul An Evening with Daniela Gerson, author of The Wanderers: A Story of Exile, Survival, and Unexpected Love in the Shadow of World War II Monday, July 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Register Today! More Info 09 Jun Bonny Reichert, - [Board Member Portal](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/board-member-portal/) - Existing Users Log InUsername or EmailPassword Remember Me Forgot password? Click here to reset New User RegistrationChoose a Username*First Name*Last Name*Email**Required field - [Testimonials](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/testimonials/) - What do educators and students have to say about Trunks of Hope? “At times, while the students were studying the photographs, touching the artifacts and watching the videos, they were overwhelmed by sadness, tears, anger and shock when hearing about Leon’s life. And yet… They were profoundly inspired as to how Leon was able to - [E-Resource Policy](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/e-resource-policy/) - By using the electronic resources offered by PKT Development and Voices of Hope, Inc., you agree to comply with and be bound by its Electronic Resource Use Policy. Access to electronic resources through PKT Development and Voices of Hope, Inc. is governed by the following: PKT Development and Voices of Hope, Inc. policies and procedures - [Evening of Hope Photo Gallery](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/evening-of-hope-photo-gallery/) - 2022 2023 - [How It Works](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/trunks-of-hope/how-it-works/) - It’s easy to bring one our teaching trunks into your classroom. Just follow these simple steps! 1. Review our available trunks. 2. Read our Terms and Conditions. 3. Fill out and submit the request form. 4. Once we receive your request, a member of staff will reach out to you via email or by phone - [Trunks of Hope - Terms and Conditions](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/trunks-of-hope-terms-and-conditions/) - Terms and Conditions of Teaching Trunk Loan 1. The contents of the Teaching Trunk are described in the inventory list which is sent with the Trunk. Upon receiving the Trunk, the Teacher must cross-check the items in the Teaching Trunk against the inventory. Within 48 hours after receipt of the Teaching Trunk, the Teacher must - [Board Member Documents](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/board-member-documents/) - Board Documents 2023 Board List Bylaws - Final 121223 VOH Conflict of Interest Policy 2023 Board Expectations 2023 EVENTS Board Minutes January 2022 Board Minutes VOH Minutes 2-10-22 March 2022 - VOH minutes May. 2022 - VOH minutes VOH Minutes 7-13-22 VOH Board Minutes 8-11-22 Voices of Hope Board Meeting 9-14-22 (003) Oct. 2022 - - [Holocaust Survivor Day Photo Gallery](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/holocaust-survivor-day-photo-gallery/) - 2021 2022 2023 - [HERO Center Coordinator](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-center-coordinator/) - Holocaust Education Resource and Outreach (HERO) Center Coordinator, Farmington, CT Job Type: Part-time, 15-20 Hours Per Week Lessons learned from the Holocaust and other genocides provide a modern-day platform to promote social justice by confronting bigotry, racism, antisemitism, and all forms of discrimination. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to work with - [Join a Committee](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/join-a-committee/) - Only through the assistance of lay leaders and volunteers is Voices of Hope able to achieve its mission of promoting a culture of courage to stand up against hatred through Holocaust and genocide education and remembrance. Volunteer opportunities are available based on your interest. Email info@ctvoicesofhope.org to learn more about the committees below. Development Committee - [Virtual Tours](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/hero-program/for-educators/virtual-tours/) - If you don’t have the time to leave the classroom for a field trip or want to visit an international location – virtual tours are a great option. These tours are of centers, museums, and sites that are connected to atrocities or genocides. Each one offers a unique perspective on the history and could be - [Our Mission](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/our-mission/) - Inspired by the vision of Alan Lazowski and established by the families of Holocaust survivors across Connecticut, Voices of Hope’s bold mission is to promote a culture of courage to stand up against hatred through Holocaust and genocide education and remembrance. Voices of Hope is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization. What We Do Hold commemorative - [Leave a Legacy](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/donate/leave-a-legacy/) - L’dor V’dor – From Generation to Generation How do we secure education for future generations? We leave a legacy today. Find out more about Voices of Hope legacy giving programs and help ensure the future of Holocaust and genocide education for generations to come. Endow Hartford 21 is a matching gift endowment program through June - [Get Involved](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/) - We hope you will consider getting more involved in our important work. Contact us for more information. For Descendants Join a Committee Employment Opportunities Bar & Bat Mitzvah Projects Internships Cookbook Project - [Events](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/voices-of-hope-events/) - CONTENTS - [Update Your Password](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/update-your-password/) - Reset Forgotten Password Username or Email Forgot username? Click here - [Cookbook Project](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/get-involved/cookbook-project/) - Click here to submit your recipe. - [About Us](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/about-us/) ## Events - [Intergenerational Trauma: A Conversation for Holocaust Descendants](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/intergenerational-trauma-a-conversation-for-holocaust-descendants/) - [Evening of Hope](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/evening-of-hope-save-the-date-2/) - [An Evening with Sabina Baral, author of Notes from Exile](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/an-evening-with-sabina-baral-author-of-notes-from-exile/) - Register Today! - [3G Event](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/3g-event/) - Register Today! - [An Evening with Daniela Gerson, author of The Wanderers: A Story of Exile, Survival, and Unexpected Love in the Shadow of World War II](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/an-evening-with-daniela-gerson-author-of-the-wanderers-a-story-of-exile-survival-and-unexpected-love-in-the-shadow-of-world-war-ii/) - Register Today! - [A Force for Good - Anita Wyzanski Robboy](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/a-force-for-good-anita-wyzanski-robboy/) - Register Today! - [Bonny Reichert, author of How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty, in conversation with Jeff Israel](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/bonny-reichert-author-of-how-to-share-an-egg-a-true-story-of-hunger-love-and-plenty-in-conversation-with-jeff-israel/) - Register Today! - [Holocaust Survivor Day](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/holocaust-survivor-day-save-the-day/) - Register Today! - [Community-wide Reading of the Names](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/community-wide-reading-of-the-names-2/) - The community is invited to stop by the Mandell JCC to light a candle during the Reading of the Names. - [Charlie Sheidt & Kat Roher - Inheritance: Love, Loss, and the Legacy of the Holocaust (New Haven Location)](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/charlie-sheidt-kat-roher-inheritance-love-loss-and-the-legacy-of-the-holocaust-new-haven-location/) - Register Today! - [Charlie Sheidt & Kat Roher - Inheritance: Love, Loss, and the Legacy of the Holocaust (West Hartford Location)](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/charlie-sheidt-kat-roher-inheritance-love-loss-and-the-legacy-of-the-holocaust/) - Register Today! - [Re-Frame: Time, Perspective & History on Jacobs Gens, Judenrat Leader of the Vilna Ghetto](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/re-frame-time-perspective-history-on-jacobs-gens-judenrat-leader-of-the-vilna-ghetto/) - Register Today! - [Yom HaShoah Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/yom-hashoah-commemoration-3/) - Register Today! - [3rd Annual Glastonbury Holocaust Remembrance Evening](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/3rd-annual-glastonbury-holocaust-remembrance-evening/) - Register Today! - [44th Annual State of Connecticut Holocaust Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/44th-annual-state-of-connecticut-holocaust-commemoration/) - Register Today! - [Global Antisemitism and the Threat of Extremism](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/global-antisemitism-and-the-threat-of-extremism/) - REGISTER BY FEB 5TH - [Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival - Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/elie-weisel-soul-on-fire/) - Register Today! - [An Evening with Tim Brady & Glenn Frankel](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/an-evening-with-tim-brady-glenn-frankel/) - Register Today! - [Tap Dancing on Everest - Mimi Zieman](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/tap-dancing-on-everest-mimi-zieman/) - REGISTER TODAY! - [7th Annual Margot Jeremias Memorial Kristallnacht Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/7th-annual-margot-jeremias-memorial-kristallnacht-commemoration/) - RSVP HERE! - [The Teacher of Auschwitz - Wendy Holden](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-teacher-of-auschwitz-wendy-holden/) - REGISTER TODAY! - [An Evening With Elizabeth R. Hyman, Author of The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/an-evening-with-elizabeth-r-hyman-author-of-the-girl-bandits-of-the-warsaw-ghetto/) - REGISTER TODAY! - [Kristallnacht - Interfaith Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/kristallnacht-interfaith-commemoration/) - [Evening of Hope](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/evening-of-hope-save-the-date/) - 2025 Evening of Hope Sponsorship Levels Humanitarian- $54,000 Preferred seating for 20 guests Logo or name displayed on event publicity Full year advertising in newsletters Full screen ad during event Platinum double page ad in tribute book Signed copy of Toni Boucher’s book Stone Doll: A Memoir Philanthropist- $36,000 Preferred seating for 14 guests Logo - [Memorial Service for the Six Million](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/memorial-service-for-the-six-million/) - [Descendants of the Shoah Speak Up Showcase](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/descendants-of-the-shoah-speak-up-showcase/) - Register Today! - [Antisemitism, an American Tradition - Pamela S. Nadell](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/antisemitism-an-american-tradition-pamela-s-nadell/) - Register Today! - [Author Talk: Jennifer Coburn and "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory"](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/author-talk-jennifer-coburn-and-the-girls-of-the-glimmer-factory/) - Register Today! - [Fallmann Family Lecture: Nina Willner, Author of Boys in the Light, in Conversation with Amy Weiss, Greenberg Chair of Judaic Studies, University of Hartford](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/fallmann-family-lecture-nina-willner-author-of-boys-in-the-light-in-conversation-with-amy-weiss-greenberg-chair-of-judaic-studies-university-of-hartford/) - Register Today! - [Yom HaShoah State of Connecticut Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/yom-hashoah-state-of-connecticut-commemoration/) - Register Here! - [Glastonbury Holocaust Remembrance Day](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/glastonbury-holocaust-remembrance-day/) - Register Here! - [The Little Town That Said No- The True Story of Southbury CT Kicking Out Nazis in 1937](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-little-town-that-said-no-the-true-story-of-southbury-ct-kicking-out-nazis-in-1937/) - Register Today! - [Never Forget- Lee Oskar's Story Through Music & Art](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/never-forget-lee-oskars-story-through-music-art/) - Register Today! - [Reading of the Names](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/reading-of-the-names/) - Stop by, light a candle, and join us in honoring the memory of the six million who perished during the Holocaust. Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford- Chase Gallery. - [Yom HaShoah Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/yom-hashoah-commemoration-2/) - Register Here! - [Hartford Jewish Film Festival- The Commandant's Shadow Film](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/hartford-jewish-film-festival-here-lived-film-dessert-reception/) - Register here! - [#FAKEIMAGES THE EXHIBITION](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/fakeimages-the-exhibition/) - [Intergenerational Book Club Not Nothing by Gayle Forman](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/intergenerational-book-club-not-nothing-by-gayle-forman-2/) - Register Here! - [Intergenerational Book Club Not Nothing by Gayle Forman](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/intergenerational-book-club-not-nothing-by-gayle-forman/) - Register Here! - [Countering Antisemitism & Hate: A How to Guide for Youth (8-18)- With JT Connect and JCC](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/countering-antisemitism-hate-a-how-to-guide-for-youth-8-18-with-jt-connect-and-jcc/) - Register Here! - [Anne Frank - The Exhibition](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/anne-frank-the-exhibition/) - Purchase Tickets Here! - [Here There are Blueberries](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/here-there-are-blueberries/) - Purchase Tickets Here! - [Holocaust Survivor Day](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/holocaust-survivor-day-3/) - Join us on Holocaust Survivor Day to celebrate with survivors and their descendants. More details coming soon- Stay tuned for updates! - [A Kristallnacht Commemoration- Featuring Ruth Weiner- No Walk ins for this event.](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/a-kristallnacht-commemoration-featuring-ruth-weiner/) - REGISTER HERE - [The Boy with the Star Tattoo by Talia Carner](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-boy-with-the-star-tattoo-by-talia-carner/) - Purchase Tickets here! - [Margot Jeremias Memorial- Kristallnacht Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/margot-jeremias-memorial-kristallnacht-commemoration/) - REGISTER HERE - [10/7: One Hundred Human Stories](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/10-7-one-hundred-human-stories/) - Register Today! - [Apps, Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/apps-cocktails-conversation/) - Register Today! - [2024 Evening of Hope](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/save-the-date-2024-evening-of-hope/) - Purchase Tickets Here! - [Speak Up Showcase- Postponed!](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/speak-up-showcase/) - [Remembering the Holocaust: Two Monuments by Elbert Weinberg](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/remembering-the-holocaust-two-monuments-by-elbert-weinberg/) - Register Today! - [Community Read - The Klansman's Son with R. Derek Black](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/community-read-and-dinner-the-klansmans-son-with-r-derek-black/) - Register today! Please note: the program is now only via Zoom! There is not a dinner. - [Election Day Professional Development Seminar](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/2304/) - Join the Connecticut Holocaust and Genocide Education Advisory Committee for our annual Election Day Professional Development seminar! For more information and registration, click here! - [An Evening with Heather Macadam - Start Crossed: A True Romeo & Juliet Story in Hitler's Paris](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/an-evening-with-heather-macadam-start-crossed-a-true-romeo-juliet-story-in-hitlers-paris/) - Register Today! - [The Counterfeit Countess - 2024 Fallman Family Lecture](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-counterfeit-countess-2024-fallman-family-lecture/) - Register today for this year's Fallman Family Lecture at the University of Hartford! Featuring authors Elizabeth B. White and Joanna Sliwa. - [Hartford Film Festival - 999: The Forgotten Girls](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/hartford-film-festival-999-the-forgotten-girls/) - Join us for a screening of 999: The Forgotten Girls, followed by a talkback with Zack Gelissen and Jane Schonberger and dessert reception in the gallery to view our Portraits of Survival exhibit! Register here! The exhibit will be on display for the month of May. - [Glastonbury Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/glastonbury-holocaust-remembrance-day-commemoration/) - Registration is strongly recommended but not required. Learn more here! - [Portraits of Survival Exhibit at the Mandell JCC!](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/portraits-of-survival-exhibit-at-the-mandell-jcc/) - When Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Friday, May 24, 2024 All Day Add To Calendar Download ICS Google Calendar iCalendar Office 365 Outlook Live We are so pleased to bring Lena Stein’s Portraits of the Survival back to the community this May. Come and view this beautiful collection in Chase Gallery at the Mandell JCC of - [Speaker Series - Speaking Yiddish to Chickens with Seth Stern](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/speaker-series-speaking-yiddish-to-chickens-with-seth-stern/) - Join us for this unique conversation with author Seth Stern via Zoom. Register here! - [Statewide Holocaust Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/statewide-holocaust-commemoration/) - We are pleased to return to the Senate Chambers at our Capitol Building in Hartford this year! For more information and registration, click here! - [Save the Date - Speak Up Showcase!](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/save-the-date-speak-up-showcase/) - SAVE THE DATE 2024 Speak Up Showcase More information and registration to come! - [Holocaust Survivor Day](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/holocaust-survivor-day-2/) - By invitation only We are pleased to be co-sponsoring this year's Holocaust Survivor Day Luncheon: A Celebration of Hope While the event will be open to survivors, their families, and community members, attendance is by invitation only. We encourage our schools and community groups to observe Holocaust Survivor Day, and to let us know how - [Parents Webinar: Has Your Child Experienced Antisemitism in School?](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/parents-webinar-has-your-child-experienced-antisemitism-in-school/) - Register today! - [Speaker Series: Oren Schneider and Steven Hartov](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/speaker-series-oren-schneider-and-steven-hartov/) - Register today! - [Speaker Series: Mark Schmidek](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/2274/) - Register today! - [Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/yom-hashoah-holocaust-remembrance-day/) - Join us for our Yom HaShoah Commemoration Sunday, May 5th | 2:00pm West Hartford Town Hall Register here! - [Power of Words Series - Tara Ison and Jennifer Rosner](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-series-tara-ison-and-jennifer-rosner/) - Our Power of Words Speaker Series continues! Join us on March 18th, 2024 at 7:00 pm for an evening with Tara Ison, author of At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf, and Jennifer Rosner, author of Once We Were Home. Register here! - [Power of Words Series at the JCC - Christopher Gorham](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-series-at-the-jcc-christopher-gorham/) - Join us at the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford for this exciting author event! March 6th, 2024 | 7:00 pm We will be in conversation with Christopher Gorham, author of the new book Confidante. Register here! - [Mr. Arthur Asiimwe: The Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda: Tragedy, Reconciliation, and Rebuilding](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/mr-arthur-asiimwe-the-genocide-against-the-tutsi-in-rwanda-tragedy-reconciliation-and-rebuilding/) - Join us for a special event with Mr. Arthur Asiimwe, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda. For more information and registration, click here! - [Power of Words Series - Richard Hurowitz and Nina Siegal](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-series-richard-hurowitz-and-nina-siegal/) - January 16th, 2024 | 1:00 pm Join us in conversation with Richard Hurowitz, author of In the Garden of the Righteous, and Nina Siegal, author of The Diary Keepers! Register here! - [The Honey Girl of Auschwitz](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-honey-girl-of-auschwitz/) - Join us for a screening of "The Honey Girl of Auschwitz" with special guest Esther Basch! Chabad House of Greater Hartford | 7:00 PM Get your tickets here! - [Power of Words Series - Buzzy Jackson and Larry Loftis](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-series-buzzy-jackson-and-larry-loftis/) - Mark your calendars for our virtual evening with Buzzy Jackson, author of To Die Beautiful, and Larry Loftis, author ofThe Watchmaker's Daughter. December 11th, 2023 | 7:00 pm Register here! - [2023 Evening of Hope](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/2023-evening-of-hope/) - Please join us on November 2, 2023 at 6 pm (NEW TIME) at The Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford. We are excited to welcome award-winning Israeli Jazz pianist, Guy Mintus for An Evening of Hope: “The Power of Music.” Guy’s performance will feature music performed and sung by victims and survivors of the Shoah, songs that were - [Power of Words Series at the JCC - Pam Jenoff, Martha Hall Kelly, and Kristina Morris](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-series-at-the-jcc-pam-jenoff-martha-hall-kelly-and-kristina-morris/) - Join us on October 17th, 2023 at 7:00 pm the Mandell JCC! We will be welcoming three wonderful authors for an in-depth conversation about their newest publications. Join us for a conversation on Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff, The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly, and The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris. - [Power Of Words Series: Meryl Frank and Marsha Lederman](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-meryl-frank-and-marsha-lederman/) - Power of Words Speaker Series 2023 in partnership with the Jewish Book Council Join us in conversation with Meryl Frank, author of Unearthed, and Marsha Lederman, author of Kiss the Red Stairs Register here! - [Power of Words Series with Ari Joskowicz](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-series-with-ari-joskowicz/) - Join us for a virtual conversation with Ari Josckowicz, author of the new book Rain of Ash. We look forward to partnering with the UCONN Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life on this exciting program! November 9th, 2023 | 7:30 pm Registration to come! - [The Watchmakers: Virtual Author Event with Scott Lenga](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-watchmakers-virtual-author-event-with-scott-lenga/) - Wednesday, August 30 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us for a virtual event with author Scott Lenga, joining us from Tel Aviv, to discuss The Watchmakers: A Powerful WW2 Story of Brotherhood, Survival, and Hope Amid the Holocaust. This title was a 2022 National Jewish Book Award Finalist! An extraordinary memoir of endurance, faith, and a unique - [Weina Dai Randel & Michael Frank - EVENT POSTPONED](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-speaker-series-weina-dai-randel-michael-frank/) - Due to a family emergency, our upcoming program with Weina Dai Randel, author of The Last Rose of Shanghai, and Michael Frank, author of One Hundred Saturdays, has been postponed. We will advise once we have a new date. - [Holocaust Survivor Day](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/holocaust-survivor-day/) - Join us to celebrate our survivors on Holocaust Survivor Day at the Mandell JCC. Please note that this year's event is limited to our survivor community and their families and is not open to the public. Contact us for more information at 860.470.5591. - [Power of Words Speaker Series - David de Jong](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-speaker-series-david-de-jong/) - Join us for this virtual event with David de Jong, author of Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties. Register here! - [Speak Up Storytelling Showcase](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/speak-up-storytelling-showcase/) - Register Today - ["Four Winters" - Hartford Jewish Film Festival](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/four-winters-hartford-jewish-film-festival/) - Voices of Hope proudly presents "Four Winters" Join us on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Mandell JCC for this riveting film, sponsored by the families of Peter Fishman and Alan Lazowski. The film will be followed by a REEL Talk panel featuring Jeanette Lazer, Alan Berkowitz and Ted Zablotsky. Register here! - [March of the Living](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/march-of-the-living/) - March of the Living Trip April 17 - 26, 2023 It is only by remembering the past that we can ensure the future. The Voices of Hope delegation, along with our trip educator and historian, Dr. Samuel Kassow, and 10,000 people from around the world will march together in solidarity in Poland on Yom - [Power of Words Speaker Series - Meg Waite Clayton](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-speaker-series-meg-waite-clayton/) - Join us on Zoom for a conversation with acclaimed author Meg Waite Clayton who will be speaking about her newest publication, The Postmistress of Paris. Register here! - [Once We Were Home](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/once-we-were-home/) - Once We Were Home Author Event with Jennifer Rosner Saturday, March 18, 2023 1:00 pm Avon Library Community Room, 281 Country Club Rd., Avon CT 06001 For more information and registration, click here! - [Yom HaShoah](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/yom-hashoah/) - [January 9, 2023 | 7:00pm – Jai Chakrabarti & Adam Langer – The Play at the End of the World & Cyclorama](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/january-9-2023-700pm-jai-chakrabarti-adam-langer-the-play-at-the-end-of-the-world-cyclorama/) - *Please note: this event will now be held viz Zoom. Join us to discuss two books about two plays with very different perspectives about the Holocaust, that remind us about the power the past has to shape the present. A Play for the End of the World was set in early 1970's New York and - [A Conversation with Tova Friedman, author of "The Daughter of Auschwitz"](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/a-conversation-with-tova-friedman-author-of-the-daughter-of-auschwitz/) - Join us for an evening with Tova Friedman, author of The Daughter of Auschwitz" This event will be held via Zoom and is co-sponsored by Voices of Hope and the Jewish Book Council. Tova Friedman is one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz. In her memoir, The Daughter of Auschwitz, written with award-winning former war reporter Malcolm - [Nazi Racism and American Jim Crow Laws](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/nazi-racism-and-american-jim-crow-laws/) - Register today! Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00-8:30 PM at Sterling House Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut Join our panelists for a partial screening of the new documentary "The U.S. and the Holocaust," and a discussion on The U.S. and the Holocaust: Nazi Racism and American Jim Crow Laws Past, Present and Future Perspectives - [5th Annual Kristallnacht Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/5th-annual-kristallnacht-commemoration/) - Register today! - [The Rescuers- School Viewing](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-rescuers-school-viewing/) - The Rescuers, from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Michael King and Producer, Joyce D. Mandell, uncovers the largely unknown stories of 13 heroic and courageous diplomats who, at tremendous personal cost, saved tens of thousands of Jews during World War II. The film follows Stephanie Nyombayire, a young Rwandan anti-genocide activist who lost 100 members of her - [The Rescuers-Community Viewing](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/the-rescuers-community-viewing/) - The Rescuers, from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Michael King and Producer, Joyce D. Mandell, uncovers the largely unknown stories of 13 heroic and courageous diplomats who, at tremendous personal cost, saved tens of thousands of Jews during World War II. The film follows Stephanie Nyombayire, a young Rwandan anti-genocide activist who lost 100 members of - [Descendants of the Shoah Conference](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/descendants-of-the-shoah-conference/) - The Descendants of the Shoah Conference is an opportunity to raise consciousness about Holocaust history, personal experiences and the continuity of remembrance. Through insightful dialogue, conversation and discussion, we will connect with our past by honoring and acknowledging those who perished, while providing support to inspire descendants and the broader community to never forget. The - [Evening of Hope](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/evening-of-hope/) - 2022 Evening of Hope: A Night at the Theater Please join us on October 27, 2022 at 7 pm at the Mandell Jewish Community Center in West Hartford for "A Night at the Theater" presenting the award winning, critically acclaimed off-Broadway show Wiesenthal performed by playwright Tom Dugan. We are thrilled to be celebrating Eliane Sandler's contributions and commitment to Holocaust education - [Power of Words Series: I'd Like to Say Sorry, But There's No One to Say Sorry To](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/power-of-words-series-id-like-to-say-sorry-but-theres-no-one-to-say-sorry-to/) - [A Conversation with Sam Apple](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/a-conversation-with-sam-apple/) - In Ravenous, Sam Apple reclaims Otto Warburg as a morally compromised genius who pursued cancer single-mindedly even as Europe disintegrated around him. While the vast majority of Jewish scientists fled Germany in the anxious years leading up to World War II, Warburg remained in Berlin, working under the watchful eye of the dictatorship. As the - [A Conversation with Anna Salton Eisen](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/a-conversation-with-anna-salton-eisen/) - Anna Salton Eisen was an adult when she finally broke her parents' silence about their Holocaust experiences. Pillar of Salt: A Daughter's Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust recounts her initially secret effort to uncover the truth about her father's past. This memoir completes the story told in The 23rd Psalm: A Holocaust Memoir, - [Yom HaShoah Commemoration](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/yom-hashoah-commemoration/) - Honoring the memory of the Martyred Six Million Reading of the names of our community's family who perished and departed survivors - 6:00 pm Ruth "Tutti" Fishman, Peter Fishman & Garrett Fishman, A Conversation Between Generations To register for the candle procession of survivors and their families, or for more information, call 860-470-5591 or 560-231-6315. - [Voices of Hope Proudly Presents: I AM HERE](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/voices-of-hope-proudly-presents-i-am-here/) - STREAMING: April 6, 7:00 - April 9, 9:00 pm Sponsored by the families of Peter Fishman & Alan Lazowski Click here to register. - [A Conversation with Gwen Strauss, Moderated by Pat Kazakoff](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/a-conversation-with-gwen-strauss-moderated-by-pat-kazakoff/) - Gwen Strauss is an award-winning children's author and poet whose poems, short stories and essays have appeared in numerous journals including Catapult, The New Republic, London Sunday Times and New England Review among others. The Nine follows the true story of her great aunt Helene Podiasky, who led a band of nine female resistance fighters - [Lucy Adlington's "The Dressmakers of Auschwitz"](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/lucy-adlingtons-the-dressmakers-of-auschwitz/) - A virtual event on Zoom Presented by the Departments of History, Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies, and Judaic Studies The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive powerfully chronicles the stories of the women who used their sewing skills to survive the Holocaust, stitching beautiful clothes in an - [Community-wide Reading of the Names](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/events/community-wide-reading-of-the-names/) ## Locations - [Mandell JCC](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/locations/mandell-jcc/) - [The Emanuel Synagogue](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/locations/the-emanuel-synagogue/) ## Categories - [News & Updates](https://www.ctvoicesofhope.org/news-updates/)