Sam Harris is one of the youngest Survivors of the concentration camps during the Holocaust. He was just 4 years old when the Nazis occupied Poland and his family was forced into a ghetto. Hear his story when you visit our holographic theater this month. buff.ly/3t60V6o

During a 36-year-long civil war in Guatemala, an estimated 200,000 people were killed, the majority of Maya origin. Josefa Cedillo Marcos and Juana Cedillo Perez were among the Survivors. Learn more about this genocide in our Voices of Genocide Exhibition. buff.ly/48ihg9O

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, provides the chance to celebrate the previous year and reflect on yourself. As you prepare for the holiday, don’t forget to stop by the Legacy Shop to the perfect items for your celebration. buff.ly/3OLJXFa

With the start of WWII, every resident was issued a ration book to be used for restricted items. This one belonged to Ruth Morley (Birnholz), who later became an The Academy Award nominated cosutime designer. See this item and others in “Kindertransport.” buff.ly/3utJDDK

Sir Nicholas Winton helped to save over 600 children during the Holocaust but his courageousness remained unknown for nearly 50 years. Join us on 9/29 for a screening of the film based on his story, "One Life," followed by a discussion with his son, Nick. buff.ly/4cnFy49

After her father was arrested by the Gestapo, Adina Sella’s mother obtained visas to Italy for the family. They settled in Italy posing as Catholics until they had to flee elsewhere. Adina is seen her on her brother Josef’s shoulders in Nervi, Italy, 1940. buff.ly/3uyGl2i

“The Klansman’s Son” shares how R. Derek Black broke free from a community of white supremacists to become an outspoken anti-racism advocate. Join us on 10/15 to hear more about their journey: ihm.ec/klansmans-son

In honor of Blindness Awareness Month, join us on 10/16 for a free online "lunch & learn" session that will highlight the profound Upstanderism that one member of the blind community contributed in resistance to the Nazi regime: ihm.ec/ottoweidt

Learn about how a member of the blind community resisted the Nazis by employing Jewish workers who were blind, visually impaired & hearing impaired, under the guise of making essential products for the war. Sign up for the 10/16 lunch & learn program here: ihm.ec/ottoweidt

This blouse was one of several clothing items taken on a Kindertransport by 15-year-old Eva Goldman from Wuppertal-Barmen, Germany, in June 1939. Before her departure, Eva's mother sewed her name onto her clothes. See this blouse in “Kindertransport.” buff.ly/3utJDDK

Happy Birthday, Eric! At 15, Survivor Eric Blaustein became a gravedigger. Soon after he went into open hiding using papers that said he was a Hitler Youth. He was later captured & sent to Buchenwald, performing forced labor in a factory until liberation. buff.ly/3sTMTaX

Now’s the perfect time to expand your library. Visit the Legacy Shop in person or online to find your next book. buff.ly/3OLJXFa

Shout out to Dion Dawson, Founder of Dion's Chicago Dream & recipient of our Young Professional Board's 2024 LUMINARY AWARD! Meet Dion at "A Luminous Night" on 10/10 where we'll celebrate Dion & other young luminaries who are making a difference. Tix: bit.ly/4cmwe0C

Gather at the Museum on 9/29 to hear the true story of the man behind what became known as the Czech “Kindertransport” program, Sir Nicholas Winton, as portrayed in “One Life,” a film starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter, and Jonathan Pryce. buff.ly/4cnFy49

Summer might be ending, but you can still enjoy the liveliness of days at the beach through Andy Sweet’s photos. Depicting Jewish life in South Beach, his images captured the joyful lives Survivors had after the Holocaust. See them in “Shtetl in the Sun.” buff.ly/47fm67U

Free admission this Friday! Visit the Museum where you can meet the interactive hologram of Survivor Sam Harris or experience Doris Fogel’s story through her VR film. buff.ly/3GX0GRf

Survivor Ida Paluch Kersz spent years not knowing what happened to her twin brother but never gave but hope that he was alive. Eventually, she found him. Listen as Ida shares her story in our podcast, “Resistance, Resilience and Hope.” buff.ly/3WZlsco

On Oct. 7, 1944, Jewish prisoners in Auschwitz rebelled against their Nazi murderers. Over 400 prisoners were killed, including a Sonderkommando, Zalmen Gradowski - but his testimony survived. Hear more in our program with the book's co-author on 10/20: ihm.ec/consolation