Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida

Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida We use the history and lessons of the Holocaust to build a just and caring community free of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry. from 10 a.m.

Our museum is free to tour! Please visit our website to book your free reservation tickets: www.holocaustedu.org

We are open Mon.-Thurs. to 4 p.m.; Fri. to 1 p.m. & Sun. from 12 - 4 p.m. We are closed on Saturdays.

09/01/2026

We are so excited to welcome you to our newest special exhibition!

"Mezuzah Traces" is now open to the public, and we are proud to introduce our first bilingual exhibition, featuring both English and Spanish translations throughout the gallery. By expanding language access, we hope to make Holocaust education more accessible to even more Central Florida families and visitors.

Plan your visit, bring a friend, and join us at the Holocaust Center of Florida for a FREE day of learning, history, and meaningful reflection.

Learn more and plan your visit at hmrec.org.

We were shocked and disgusted to see spectators waving a N**i flag and giving N**i salutes in the crowd during the "Duel...
08/31/2026

We were shocked and disgusted to see spectators waving a N**i flag and giving N**i salutes in the crowd during the "Duel: Arena" mixed martial arts event this weekend in downtown Orlando. These abhorrent acts of hate can be attributed to fans of an openly Neo-N**i fighter, who has visible SS Bolt tattoos and a history of posing with N**i symbols and memorabilia, who competed that evening.

Let us be clear about the SS and why displaying this symbol is so repugnant:

“From 1939, the SS assumed responsibility for “solving” the so-called Jewish Question; after 1941, its leadership planned, coordinated, and directed the so-called Final Solution of the Jewish Question. This ‘solution’ was the annihilation of the European Jews, which we now refer to as the Holocaust.” (Source: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Holocaust Encyclopedia).

We strongly condemn all displays of N**i imagery. They are repugnant and intended to offend, provoke and divide. Sadly, acts of antisemitic hate and violence continue to increase in Florida. It is incumbent upon all of us, especially those with public platforms, to call them out.

At the Holocaust Center, our mission has always been to build a more just and caring community free of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry. Our organization has been educating children and adults in Central Florida for more than 43 years, giving individuals and community leaders the tools and moral courage to combat this hate. As the events of this weekend prove, our mission remains critical.

When Neo-N**is and open white supremacists are granted a public platform in competitive sports, these are the predictable consequences. We call on those who organized the event to take accountability for facilitating this shameful display.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, for a day of community, connection, and peace!The Holocaust Center of Florida is exci...
08/31/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19, for a day of community, connection, and peace!

The Holocaust Center of Florida is excited to be part of this special event hosted by the Peace and Justice Institute. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with free activities for all ages, including live music, yoga and meditation, children’s storytelling and games, art activities, friendship bracelet making, Italian ice, and the annual Human Peace Sign photograph.

We’ll be there with our team, ready to connect with our community and share more about the work we do to preserve the past and protect the future.

We hope to see you there! 💙

Learn more about the event at https://ow.ly/Z8eT50ZFOte and join us on September 19.

Plan your visit to the Holocaust Center to view our core exhibition, "Hope & Humanity." Rather than explaining the Holoc...
08/27/2026

Plan your visit to the Holocaust Center to view our core exhibition, "Hope & Humanity."

Rather than explaining the Holocaust solely through dates, policies, and perpetrators, "Hope & Humanity" centers narrative power with those who lived through it. The exhibition invites visitors to encounter the Holocaust through the firsthand experiences of Central Florida’s Jewish survivor community, following their lives as events unfold, choices are constrained, and identities are challenged.

Each survivor story begins in a different place and moment in prewar Europe and unfolds along an individual path shaped by family, culture, displacement, loss, resilience, and rebuilding. Told in survivors’ own words, these narratives restore agency and dignity, presenting Jews not as passive victims of history but as people navigating impossible circumstances with courage, creativity, and resolve.

🔗Interested in visiting? Plan your day at hmrec.org/tickets

Ampliar el acceso a la educación sobre el Holocausto es una prioridad para el Holocaust Center of Florida.Cuando ‘Mezuza...
08/24/2026

Ampliar el acceso a la educación sobre el Holocausto es una prioridad para el Holocaust Center of Florida.

Cuando ‘Mezuzah Traces’ se inaugure el 11 de agosto, marcará un logro emocionante en nuestro compromiso continuo con la accesibilidad. Presentada en inglés y español, la exposición nos ayudará a servir mejor a las diversas comunidades de la Florida central y a ampliar el acceso a la historia del Holocausto.

Creada por el estudio de diseño polaco-judío MI POLIN en Varsovia, ‘Mezuzah Traces’ es también la exposición inaugural de nuestro nuevo programa de intercambio cultural “Memory Keepers”. A través de las impresiones preservadas y dejadas por las mezuzot en los antiguos hogares judíos, la exposición invita a los visitantes a reflexionar sobre la memoria, la pérdida y la presencia perdurable de la vida judía en Polonia.

Esta exposición refleja nuestro compromiso continuo de hacer que la educación sobre el Holocausto sea más inclusiva, accesible e impactante para todos los que nos visitan.

La inauguración es el 11 de agosto. Más información en hmrec.org.

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Expanding access to Holocaust education is a priority for the Holocaust Center of Florida.

When Mezuzah Traces opened on August 11, it marked an exciting milestone in our ongoing commitment to accessibility. Presented in both English and Spanish, the exhibition will help us better serve Central Florida's diverse communities and broaden access to Holocaust history.

Created by the Polish-Jewish design studio MI POLIN in Warsaw, Mezuzah Traces is also the inaugural exhibition in our new Memory Keepers cultural exchange program. Through the preserved impressions left by mezuzot on former Jewish homes, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on memory, loss, and the enduring presence of Jewish life in Poland.

This exhibition reflects our continued commitment to making Holocaust education more inclusive, accessible, and impactful for everyone who visits.

Now open. Learn more at hmrec.org

"Mezuzah Traces" is now open at the Holocaust Center of Florida! 🌟Created by the Polish-Jewish design studio MI POLIN in...
08/20/2026

"Mezuzah Traces" is now open at the Holocaust Center of Florida! 🌟

Created by the Polish-Jewish design studio MI POLIN in Warsaw, this powerful exhibition explores the physical traces left behind by mezuzot on the doorways of former Jewish homes throughout Poland.

After the Holocaust, many once-thriving Jewish communities were destroyed, leaving behind only subtle reminders of the families and lives that once filled these homes. Through careful documentation, research, and bronze casts of these mezuzah traces, MI POLIN preserves these fragments of Jewish history and reconnects them with the stories of the families who once lived there.

"Mezuzah Traces" invites visitors to reflect on memory, loss, resilience, and the enduring presence of Jewish life in Poland. Each cast serves as a reminder that even when communities are gone, traces of their lives can remain, and their stories can still be remembered.

Want to learn more about the stories and research behind the exhibition? Join us on September 17 for "Meet the Curators" with MI POLIN founders Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar.

🔗 Learn more about the exhibition, register for "Meet the Curators," and plan your visit at hmrec.org.

📣 Important update regarding "An Evening with Van Jones."Our September event has been rescheduled to April 2027. We sinc...
08/19/2026

📣 Important update regarding "An Evening with Van Jones."

Our September event has been rescheduled to April 2027. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and are grateful to everyone eagerly anticipating this special evening.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for originally hosting this event and for working with us to assist with the refund process for those who have already purchased tickets.

We are excited to bring "An Evening with Van Jones" to our community on its new date and look forward to sharing more details soon, including the event location and a link to purchase tickets for April 2027.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support.

We’re pleased to help share an upcoming program from the Global Peace Film Festival, taking place September 15–27, 2026 ...
08/18/2026

We’re pleased to help share an upcoming program from the Global Peace Film Festival, taking place September 15–27, 2026 at Winter Park Library

Under the theme "See the World Through a Lens of Possibility," the festival brings together filmmakers, changemakers, and audiences for films and conversations exploring humanity, resilience, justice, culture, and hope.

On Thursday, September 17, the festival will screen "A Night at the Garden," a documentary created entirely from archival footage of a 1939 pro-N**i rally at Madison Square Garden attended by approximately 20,000 Americans.

The film examines this largely overlooked moment in American history and offers an important opportunity to consider the power of demagoguery, antisemitism, and mass political movements.

We encourage our community to explore the Global Peace Film Festival lineup and take part in the conversations that connect history with the challenges and possibilities of our present.

For more information and to get tickets to this event, visit https://ow.ly/IcJW50Zy4Oc

Go beyond the exhibition! 🌟Join us on September 17, 2026, for a special evening with Helena Czernek and Aleksander Pruga...
08/17/2026

Go beyond the exhibition! 🌟

Join us on September 17, 2026, for a special evening with Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar, founders of the MI POLIN Mezuzah Center in Warsaw, Poland, and the creators of our special exhibition, "Mezuzah Traces."

Discover the remarkable stories behind the exhibition as they share their work documenting the faint traces of mezuzahs still visible on doorframes throughout Poland. Through photographs, historical research, and personal stories, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the Jewish families who once lived in these homes and the importance of preserving their memory.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the curators whose work has transformed these quiet remnants into a powerful act of remembrance.

Admission is free, but advanced registration is required. Reserve your spot today at hmrec.org.

Shalom, Y'all! 🤠 Explore all the fun items in our gift shop's Jewish Joy corner. Find fun items like stickers, pins, mug...
08/13/2026

Shalom, Y'all! 🤠

Explore all the fun items in our gift shop's Jewish Joy corner. Find fun items like stickers, pins, mugs, greeting cards, and much more. Support the Holocaust Center, embrace fun cultural elements, and give the gift of JOY!

Want to see more? Plan your visit at hmrec.org.

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851 N Maitland Avenue
Maitland, FL
32751

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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