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09/03/2026

Please join us at the Voices for Humanity Luncheon where we will celebrate Dr. Beth Griech-Polelle, Associate Professor of History at Pacific Lutheran University.

Throughout her career, Beth has helped students and fellow educators engage with the history of the Holocaust and other genocides. She encourages her students to ask difficult questions, examine history from multiple perspectives, and consider the choices people made in the past and those they face today. And if you’ve ever attended one of her presentations, you know to buckle your seatbelt for a wealth of information and incredible personal stories.

Celebrate Beth and our other outstanding 2026 honorees—including Rabbi Daniel Weiner and Holocaust survivor George Elbaum—by making a gift in their honor or placing an ad in our Voices for Humanity Tribute Book (see the link in comments).

09/02/2026

After the N***s deported her to Auschwitz in April of 1943, Ada van Esso was assigned to work in the camp laundry. Like countless other prisoners, she was forced into labor that helped sustain the N**i camp system. Yet even within those rigid routines and under constant threat, Ada found a way to resist.

See the link in comments to read Ada’s full story in our Survivor Encyclopedia and learn more about her life and journey of survival.

09/01/2026

Know a student in grades 7-12 with a passion for learning about the Holocaust and leadership? Invite them to apply for our Student Leadership Board in Seattle or Spokane!

SLB members will get to explore artifacts in our collection, visit other museums, and have the opportunity to work with an exciting new program this school year.

Applications close September 18! Click here to apply: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/make-a-difference/ways-to-get-involved/

08/28/2026

See the exhibit. Save on your next read. 📚

Visit Drawn to Resist and receive a coupon for 20% off one purchase at Queen Anne Book Company through November 8. Be sure to catch the exhibit before it closes on November 1 and check out our great book recommendations:

* American Comics: A History by Jeremy Dauber
* The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
* Belonging by Nora Krug

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-center-for-humanity-museum-tickets-1363530599729

08/26/2026

Pinned beneath a collapsed barbed wire fence, Thomas Blatt thought his escape from Sobibor was over. As others ran past him, he managed to slip free, leaving behind only his coat. This delay may have saved his life, as the land mines ahead had already exploded.

Thomas was one of only 54 people who survived the Sobibor prisoner uprising and lived to see the end of the war.

Read Thomas’s full story in our Survivor Encyclopedia: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/survivor/thomas-blatt/

08/25/2026

Lunch & Learns are back after our summer hiatus! Please join us next Tuesday for our September Lunch & learn, Our Dreams Make Us Large: Stories of Jewish Comic Visionaries During WWII.

In the 1940s, Jewish writers and artists in America were not simply observers of the rise of N***sm—they were actively confronting Hi**er and the Reich through comics, journalism, and popular culture. This program explores the bold work of artists and the ways they were targeted in SS newspapers and other N**i propaganda. You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X-srHz0ATKKPYSjNoFg3Og #/registration

Presenter Madeleine O’Connor is the curator of Drawn to Resist. As a Jewish American curator, her work explores the intersection of Jewish identity, popular culture, and storytelling.

08/19/2026

We’re honored to pay tribute to Holocaust survivor George Elbaum at this year's Voices for Humanity luncheon on October 29.

George has devoted his life to ensuring that the next generation understands where hatred can lead when it goes unchallenged. Through his service on our Speakers Bureau, he has shared his testimony with thousands of students across our region, transforming history into a deeply personal reminder of our shared responsibility. George believes that Holocaust education empowers young people to recognize the warning signs of intolerance, stand up to hate, and help build a more just and compassionate future.

Please join us in celebrating George and his remarkable contributions. Learn more and reserve your seat: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/vfh/

08/14/2026

Last night we donned our capes for a preview of our newest exhibit, Drawn to Resist! 💥 This exciting exhibition officially opens on Sunday. You can get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-center-for-humanity-museum-tickets-1363530599729

Thank you Red Fish Blue Fish Photography for the incredible photo booth! 📸

08/12/2026

We’re honored to recognize Rabbi Daniel Weiner as this year's Voices for Humanity Honoree at our luncheon on October 29.

Rabbi Weiner has long demonstrated what it means to put Jewish values into action—leading with courage, speaking out against antisemitism and injustice, championing Holocaust education, and building bridges across faith communities. His unwavering commitment to moral responsibility reminds us that remembering history calls each of us to stand up for the dignity of others today.

Please join us in celebrating Rabbi Weiner and his extraordinary leadership at the Voices for Humanity Luncheon. Together, we'll honor a leader who continues to inspire our community.

Learn more and reserve your seat: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/vfh/

08/05/2026

We’re excited to announce this year’s Voices for Humanity Co-Chairs, Charlie Bear and Talia Menahem Wilson!

“We chose to lead this event because we truly believe in the Holocaust Center for Humanity’s mission. We believe that our generation has the drive to make this world a better place, and the Holocaust Center truly recognizes that.”

Join us on Thursday, October 29 to hear more from these inspiring individuals and how our programs make a difference in the lives of students like them.

Learn more and register here: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/vfh/

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