UPCOMING EVENTS

June Lunch & Learn with Kati Larson Postponed

Our June Lunch & Learn with Kati Larson, Executive Director of the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, has been postponed. Kati will discuss her approach to Holocaust education and the mission of artist Samuel Bak when the program is rescheduled. We will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Please note that there will be no Lunch & Learn in July. We look forward to returning in August with IHE's Education Director, Jane Nesbit.

Staff Continuing Education

June & July

We are excited to announce that members of our team will be spending time in Europe continuing their education so we can bring the most current and innovative educational experiences to our community in Omaha.

Power of Place is an immersive professional development experience for educators that brings Holocaust and WWII history to life through travel to historical sites across Europe. This year, acclaimed educator and author Alexandra Zapruder will join the journey as participants explore the stories of young diarists featured in her groundbreaking book, Salvaged Pages: Young Writers’ Diaries of the Holocaust.

Then, IHE Executive Director Scott Littky will once again attend Creighton’s Nuremberg Summer Program, Kaiman Nuremberg to The Hague, which offers students from law schools and universities across the United States and Germany a unique opportunity to study the legacy of the Holocaust and the development of international criminal law.

In addition to these programs, members of our team will travel to other historic locations throughout Europe to deepen their learning and bring new perspectives and insights back to our community.

Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education - USHMM

Registration Now Open | Online

IHE encourages educators to register for the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education, a premier professional development opportunity hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This free, online conference will take place June 22 - 24.

This conference offers impactful strategies for teaching the Holocaust with accuracy and depth, guided by leading historians and experienced educators. Participants can attend sessions live or access recordings on demand, making it easy to fit into your summer schedule. Topics include working with primary source artifacts, adapting lessons for diverse learners, and incorporating new historical research into your classroom.

The deadline to register is June 14, 2026. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your teaching practice and prepare for the year ahead.

Be on the Lookout for Upcoming Dates

2026 - 2027 School Year

As this school year winds down, we begin looking ahead to the new year with exciting opportunities. We’re pleased to share that new program dates for the 2026 - 2027 school year will be released soon, helping educators plan ahead and thoughtfully integrate meaningful Holocaust education into their curriculum.

From traveling exhibits and student contests to professional development and community programs, there will be a wide range of offerings to support your classroom goals and enrich student learning experiences.



We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for these upcoming announcements and secure opportunities that best fit your schedule. Early planning ensures your students can take full advantage of these impactful programs.

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. 

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