UPCOMING EVENTS

Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit

September 12 - 25

Missouri Valley Public Library

Join IHE at the Missouri Valley Public Library and explore the powerful Anne Frank traveling exhibit. Immerse yourself in Anne’s story from her family life before, during, and after World War II and the Holocaust, providing insight into her enduring hope in the face of tragedy.

The exhibit will be open to the public from September 12–25 during Missouri Valley Public Library’s regular hours. To schedule a guided tour, please contact the library directly.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with Anne’s legacy in a deeply meaningful way.

The Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit is made possible through the partnership of the University of South Carolina's Anne Frank Center, the Anne Frank House, and the Institute for Holocaust Education

Heroism Conference

September 15 - 16

University of Nebraska - Lincoln's Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center

We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Scott Littky, will be a panelist at the 5th Global Heroism Studies Conference. This conference will be hosted through UNL -Harris Center for Judaic Studies.

This biennial event brings together leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the growing field of Heroism Science. With the theme “Heroic Behavior in Theory and in Practice,” the conference will explore how acts of courage and moral leadership are studied and lived out in today’s world.

The event will open with a keynote by Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor of Psychology at Amherst College and author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels.

Tribute to the Rescuers Essay Contest

Now Open for 1st & 2nd Semester Submissions!

The 24th Annual Tribute to the Rescuers Essay Contest invites students to explore the theme of moral courage; the bravery to stand up for others in the face of injustice through the lens of the Holocaust and other historical events. Students research and write about individuals who risked their lives to help others during one of history’s darkest times.

To better accommodate school schedules, the contest is now open for 1st and 2nd semester submissions, giving teachers more flexibility to incorporate this powerful learning opportunity into their curriculum.

Help your students reflect on the impact of individual action and contribute their voices to this meaningful conversation.

Program sponsorship provided by Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation.

Lunch and Learn Series

September 21 | 11:30 AM | Via ZOOM

The Institute for Holocaust Education invites you to our upcoming Third Thursday Lunch and Learn, featuring Dr. Rachel Hirsh and Harmon Maples from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as guest speakers.

In this engaging virtual presentation, Dr. Hirsh and Mr. Maples will lead an engaging session on ADL’s history and current initiatives. They will also provide practical tools and scenarios, offering strategies and real-life exercises to help participants respond to antisemitism, stereotyping, and exclusion.

This session is part of our ongoing Third Thursday series, which aims to educate, engage, and empower the community through meaningful discussions on the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful and timely discussion.

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.