UPCOMING EVENTS

Art & the Holocaust Exhibit

April 1 - 30 | Eisenberg Art Gallery at the JCC

Join IHE during the month of April at the Jewish Community Center for "Art and the Holocaust", a moving exhibition created by middle school students. Through charcoal portraits, murals, and collages, these young artists explore the history of the Holocaust, drawing inspiration from survivors, victims, and literature.

Come experience how art preserves memory and fosters understanding, while honoring the resilience of Holocaust survivors and the importance of remembering their experiences and those that perished.

We invite you to witness the impact of these powerful works and reflect on the lessons they teach.

Lunch and Learn Series

April 17 | 11:30 AM | ZOOM

IHE is honored to welcome representatives from Avenues for Change Holocaust and Genocide Education for an insightful session in our Lunch and Learn Series. This special event will explore the remarkable history of the Kitchener Camp and its historical significance, with a visiting exhibit in April at the College of Saint Mary’s. Sourced from London’s Wiener Library, the exhibit highlights the camp’s pivotal role in rescuing thousands during the Holocaust, including its connection to the ill-fated St. Louis voyage.

Join us for a deeper understanding of this important chapter in history and its lasting impact.

Yom HaShoah - Omaha Commemoration

March 23 | 7 PM

Alan J. Levine Performing Art Theater at the JCC

IHE invites the Omaha community to come together for a powerful and moving observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). This solemn event will honor the memory of those who perished during the Holocaust, while also acknowledging the resilience of the survivors.

The ceremony will include a Candle Lighting with members of our local Holocaust survivor family community, symbolizing the light that continues to shine through the darkness of history.

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Christine Erlander Beard, DMA, from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will present Beauty Behind Walls of Horror: The Role of Music During The Holocaust, exploring how music helped people survive and resist.

This event is open to all. Join us to reflect and remember.

In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Beth El Synagogue, Beth Israel Synagogue, Temple Israel, and the CHESED Fund.

Yom HaShoah - Lincoln Commemoration

April 27 | 2 PM | State Capitol in the Rotunda

IHE invites the Lincoln community to join together for a powerful and moving observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). This solemn event will honor the memory of those who perished during the Holocaust while acknowledging the strength and resilience of survivors.

The ceremony will feature a Candle Lighting, involving members of the Lincoln community, symbolizing the enduring light that shines through the darkness of history.

Keynote Speaker:

Lillian Cohen, recent graduate of the University of Nebraska, will share her personal reflections and insights.

Legislative Sponsor:

Senator Brad von Gillern will provide remarks in support of this important occasion.



This event is open to all. Join us to reflect, remember, and honor those whose stories must never be forgotten.

In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Lincoln and Congregation of B'nai Jeshurun / The South Street Temple.

Our goal is to ensure that the tragedy and history of the Holocaust are remembered, that appropriate, fact-based instruction and materials are available to students, educators, and the public to enable them to learn the lessons of the Holocaust and that, as a result, we inspire our community to create a more just and equitable society.