CUJF Holocaust Education Center November Newsletter

Over 800 view traveling Holocaust exhibit

Courage To Remember at Marketplace Shopping Center

The CUJF Holocaust Education Center had the wonderful opportunity to share international traveling Holocaust exhibit, Courage to Remember, at Marketplace mall for two weeks in October. Over 800 individuals walked through this deeply impactful display; 800 individuals who will help remember this difficult history and to fight hatred in the present. 

 

In addition to walking through the exhibit, attendees also had the opportunity to share a brief reflection on a small note and stick it to a mirror. These notes reflect hope for our world, a desire to combat injustice and promote peace.

The exhibit included a variety of special events, such as film screenings of The Pawnbroker (1964) and 999: The Forgotten Girls, musicians from the Papashoy Klezmer band, students from the Urbana High School Orchestra with Tamra Gingold, and an evening with Dr. Gingold, local Holocaust survivor. 

 

Courage to Remember was also featured in the local news - view the stories by WCIA and the Daily Illini!

 

This exhibit's success would not be possible without the 45 volunteer docents who gave their time to help share this exhibit with the community. With over 100 hours of combined volunteer efforts, their support allows high quality and relevant Holocaust education to be accessible across Central Illinois. Thank you to our incredible volunteer docents!

If you wish to bring this exhibit or another of the Holocaust Education Center traveling exhibits to your community, email us at [email protected] or call at 217-367-9872.

Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest:

Get A Head Start on Planning Today!

Contest Webinar: Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM CST

Back for the third year in a row, this contest challenges students in grades 5-12 to create artwork, poetry, prose,  music videos, or film that highlights their talents while helping them connect to those effected by the Holocaust. 

 

5 Best-In-Show Winners and supporting adults will win $100 prizes!

 

Contest Informational Webinar

 

On Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM CST over Zoom, the Holocaust Education Center will hold an information session for educators, students, teachers, and others who are interested in the Through Their Eyes 2026 contest. This webinar will include tips and advice on how to create and submit the best possible entries.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the webinar.

We hope to see at one of the upcoming events this month, and look forward to chatting with you at the webinar on Wednesday! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and events next month.

 

Sincerely,

Azer Matten

(They/Them)

CUJF Community Engagement Coordinator

Courtney Smith

(She/Her)

Holocaust Education Committee Co-Chair

Dr. Carrie Franke 

Holocaust Education Committee Co-Chair