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SUMMARY:Book Talk: A Blessing Not a Burden with author Dr. Alex Kor
DESCRIPTION:In an era where anti­semitism is on the rise\, A Bless­ing Not a Bur­den takes the read­er back to one of the most hor­rif­ic peri­ods in human his­to­ry. By chron­i­cling the lives of his 2 par­ents who nar­row­ly escaped death dur­ing the Holo­caust\, this book is also a reminder that the human spir­it can over­come even the dark­est of cir­cum­stances. \nSome would argue that Dr. Alex Kor’s life has been a mir­a­cle. Alex grew up in Indi­ana — a state with Mid­west­ern charm and an igno­min­ious his­to­ry of prej­u­dice. In A Bless­ing Not a Bur­den\, Alex details his incred­i­ble life jour­ney\, from his unique upbring­ing to his present-day mis­sion of car­ry­ing on his par­ents’ inspir­ing lega­cy. From his mother’s exam­ple of for­give­ness to his father’s unbri­dled opti­mism\, Alex shares life lessons that helped him over­come his own hard­ships includ­ing his bat­tle with can­cer in his 20s. He’s trav­eled a long and wind­ing road\, from Terre Haute\, Indi­ana to Auschwitz and many places in between\, and like his par­ents\, he has endured…and survived. \nThis program is held in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. \n  \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/book-talk-a-blessing-not-a-burden-with-author-dr-alex-kor/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T163000
DTSTAMP:20250822T194509Z
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SUMMARY:Complimentary Museum admission for the general public in observation of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free of Charge \nLocation: Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/complimentary-museum-admission-for-the-general-public-in-observation-of-international-holocaust-remembrance-day/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260108T210243Z
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SUMMARY:Holocaust By Bullets: Ten Years of Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wine and cheese reception to open our special exhibition “Holocaust By Bullets: Ten Years of Investigation” with guest speaker Ewa Schaller. \n“Holocaust by Bullets” features  ten  years  of  field  investigations  in  the former  Soviet  Union  by  Yahad – In  Unum. Yahad – In Unum\, founded by French Catholic Priest Father Patrick Desbois\, presents its painstaking research in a succinct yet approachable manner that enables the visitor to uncover\, step‐by‐step\, the crime committed against Jews and Roma by the Nazi killing units. \nGuest speaker Ewa Schaller is a Senior Program Officer\, Educator\, and Education Coordinator at American Friends of Yahad-In Unum. She designs\, oversees\, and conducts teacher seminars\, lectures\, and educational events across the United States in collaboration with the Educational Program of Yahad-In Unum in Paris. Additionally\, she develops educational resources and activities tailored to American teachers and has participated in Yahad-In Unum’s investigative work in Ukraine\, Poland\, and Latvia.\nBorn and raised in Poland\, Ewa holds a PhD in Humanities from the University of Torun. She joined American Friends of Yahad-In Unum after relocating to New York City in 2015. Prior to her work with the organization\, she spent over a decade teaching literature and history at her hometown university. Currently\, Ewa is pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Rights at the University of London\, further deepening her expertise in Holocaust studies\, human rights\, and human rights law. Her research and educational initiatives focus on fostering a deeper understanding of historical injustices and contemporary human rights issues. \nFree to HMCEC Members/FREE general admission \nClick Here to reserve your RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/holocaust-by-bullets-ten-years-of-investigation/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T170000
DTSTAMP:20251223T202712Z
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SUMMARY:Dani Dayan\, Chairman of Yad Vashem
DESCRIPTION:Dani Dayan is the Chairman of Yad Vashem\, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. His appointment as Chairman of Yad Vashem was confirmed by the Government of Israel on August 22\, 2022. Since assuming leadership of Yad Vashem\, Dayan has spearheaded strategic initiatives to revitalize Holocaust remembrance and ensure its perpetual relevance\, in Israel and globally. His dynamic vision has come to the fore in an unprecedented series of meetings with world leaders\, including Pope Francis\, US President Biden and the chiefs of state of Germany\, France\, Austria\, Argentina\, Lithuania\, and numerous foreign ministers\, including that of the United Arab Emirates. \nMr. Dayan is a frequent contributor of articles and interviewee in leading media channels of the world\, including: New York Times\, The Guardian\, International Herald Tribune\, Los Angeles Times\, and CNN. Mr. Dayan is also invited to speak at prestigious think-tanks in Europe and America. \nPrior to his position at Yad Vashem\, Dayan served as Israel’s Consul General in New York. Previously\, he served as Chairman of the YESHA Council and before that as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Elad Software Systems Ltd.\, a company he founded. In addition\, Dayan volunteers as the Head of the Advisory Board of Nefesh B’Nefesh and\, until his posting in New York\, was a member of the Yad Vashem Council. \nDayan was born in Buenos Aires\, Argentina and came to live in Israel at the age of 13. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance (with honors) from Tel Aviv University\, and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Computer Science (cum laude) from Bar Ilan University. \n  \nClick Here to reserve your RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/dani-dayan-chairman-of-yad-vashem/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000
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SUMMARY:Elliott Katz Lecture Series: The Greek Princess and the Greek Bishop\, Righteous Among the Nations
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Albom’s book The Little Liar tells part of what happened in Greece during the Holocaust. Learn more about the real heroes who saved thousands of Jews. Even today Greece knows how to do the right thing. \nCost: $25
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/elliott-katz-lecture-series-the-greek-princess-and-the-greek-bishop-righteous-among-the-nations/
LOCATION:Nina Iser Cultural Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T100000
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CREATED:20250818T175543Z
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SUMMARY:Elliot Katz Lecture Series: Why Isn’t Anne
DESCRIPTION:Is it possible that Anne Frank was on her way to America before she was forced to go into hiding? If that is true\, who stopped her – the most important man in America.  Why did he do what he did? \nCost $25 \n  \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/12358/
LOCATION:Nina Iser Cultural Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T133000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185331Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Lecture Dr. Serafima Velkovich
DESCRIPTION:Guest Lecture: Dr. Serafima Velkovich \nJoin us at the Museum for a guest lecture by Dr. Serafima Velkovich\, the Head of the Family \nRoots Research Section at Yad Vashem Archives. Dr. Velkovich will explore the role of family \nmemory in the search for identity\, showing how personal narratives intersect with historical \nresearch. \nPresented with support from Hedy and Jack Abel \nClick here to RSVP \nCost: Free of Charge \nLocation: Holocaust Meseum & Education Center
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/guest-lecture-dr-serafima-velkovich/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251204
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SUMMARY:The Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:December 3\, 2025 at 11:30 am \nThe Luncheon \nThe Vineyards Country Club \nThis year\, The Luncheon will feature New York-based photographer and filmmaker Gillian Laub\, who has photographed more than 300 Holocaust survivors as part of her “Live2Tell” project. \n  \nClick Here for more information
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/the-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Vineyards Country Club\, Naples\, 400 Vineyards Blvd\, Naples\, FL 34119\, Naples\, FL\, 34119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T113000
DTSTAMP:20250822T181528Z
CREATED:20250818T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181528Z
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SUMMARY:Elliott Katz Lecture Series: Armenia\, A Real Genocide
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $25 \nLocation: Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center \n  \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/elliott-katz-lecture-series-armenia-a-real-genocide/
LOCATION:Nina Iser Cultural Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T113000
DTSTAMP:20250822T181312Z
CREATED:20250818T175355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181312Z
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SUMMARY:Elliott Katz Lecture Series: We Will Always Have Casablanca
DESCRIPTION:Why was this city emblematic of French perfidy during World War II and the place where FDR openly expressed his real opinion about the Jewish persecution by the Nazis. \nCost: $25 \nLocation: Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center \n  \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/elliott-katz-lecture-series-we-will-always-have-casablanca/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T163000
DTSTAMP:20250822T194452Z
CREATED:20250818T175257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T194452Z
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SUMMARY:Enjoy free admission offered in observance of Veteran’s Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/enjoy-free-admission-offered-in-observance-of-veterans-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T143000
DTSTAMP:20250822T181138Z
CREATED:20250818T175217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181138Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Finding Rose by Andrew A. Dahl
DESCRIPTION:Spend an meaningful afternoon with author Andrew A. Dahl\, as he shares the story behind Finding Rose: The Search for My Grandmother\, a powerful exploration of family\, memory\, and Jewish identity. \nThrough uncovering his grandmother’s fate during the Holocaust\, Dahl reconnects with his heritage\, shedding light on the enduring impact of generational loss and remembrance. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center\, the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples\, the Men’s Cultural Alliance\, and the Women’s Cultural Alliance. \nCost: Free of Charge \nLocation: Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center\, Stephen Saks Campus \n  \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/book-talk-finding-rose-by-andrew-a-dahl/
LOCATION:Nina Iser Cultural Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20250822T182348Z
CREATED:20250818T175120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T182348Z
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SUMMARY:Community Kristallnacht Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the community’s annual commemoration of Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass)\, presented by the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County in partnership with JCRC\, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples\, Diocese of Venice in Florida\, GenShoah of SWFL\, and the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. \nCost: Free of Charge \nLocation: Temple Shalom \n  \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/community-kristallnacht-commemoration-2/
LOCATION:Temple Shalom\, Pine Ridge Rd.\, Naples\, FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T163000
DTSTAMP:20250818T175035Z
CREATED:20250818T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T175035Z
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SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Free Admission for All
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy complimentary admission in remembrance Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass).
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/kristallnacht-free-admission-for-all/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20250822T181628Z
CREATED:20250818T174939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181628Z
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SUMMARY:Movies that Matter: Facing Fear Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch Academy Award nominated Facing Fear. This short documentary recounts the story of Matthew Boger\, a gay 13-year-old who was viciously beaten by a group of Neo-Nazis\, and years later his chance meeting with former skinhead Tim Zaal. It wasn’t long after meeting that the two men realized that Zaal was one of Boger’s attackers. The short film will be followed by a panel discussion. \nTime: 2:00pm \nCost: Free of Charge \nLocation: Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center \n  \nClick Here to RSVP \n 
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/movies-that-matter-facing-fear-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center\, Herbert H. Schiff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T113000
DTSTAMP:20250822T180703Z
CREATED:20250818T174850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T180703Z
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SUMMARY:Elliott Katz Lecture Series: Oh Canada\, Where Is Your Shame?
DESCRIPTION:For the first half of the 20th century\, Canada\, its government\, and its citizens demonstrated an antipathy towards Jews\, resulting in an almost total rejection of Jews fleeing Nazi Germany. No Western country was worse. \nLocation: Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center \n  \nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/elliott-katz-lecture-series-oh-canada-where-is-your-shame/
LOCATION:Nina Iser Cultural Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20250822T181634Z
CREATED:20250818T174633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181634Z
UID:12340-1761832800-1761840000@hmcec.org
SUMMARY:Movies that Matter: Change Not Charity Screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see Change\, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act. The film recalls the long fight for accessibility and equality that brought about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Featuring interviews with key participants\, Change\, Not Charity tells the stories of individuals who spoke out for change in one of our nation’s civil rights movements. The film will be followed by a panel discussion on the fight for accessibility and the horrific history of persecution by the Nazis against those with disabilities. \nChange\, Not Charity is shown in partnership with WGCU. \nCost: Free of Charge \nLocation: Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center \n  \nClick Here to RSVP \n 
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/movies-that-matter-change-not-charity-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center\, Herbert H. Schiff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20250822T181624Z
CREATED:20250818T174447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181624Z
UID:12337-1761228000-1761235200@hmcec.org
SUMMARY:Movies that Matter: Free for All Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion on the film Free For All: The Public Library. WGCU is partnering with the Museum to air the film prior to our panel discussion. \nThe film tells the story of the pioneers behind the “free library movement” and takes a look at those working in today’s libraries while facing closures and book bans. Join us at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center for a conversation about our local libraries and the history of book bans and the Holocaust. \nWGCU viewing information for Free For All: The Public Library will be updated soon! \nTime: 2:00pm \nLocation:  Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center \nCost: Free of Charge \n  \nClick here to RSVP \n 
URL:https://hmcec.org/calendar-item/movies-that-matter-free-for-all-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center\, Herbert H. Schiff
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