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Margaret Friedmann wore this wedding gown on one of the happiest days of her life, when she married Mark Merin in Amster...
08/31/2026

Margaret Friedmann wore this wedding gown on one of the happiest days of her life, when she married Mark Merin in Amsterdam on June 24, 1939. It was one of two dresses she wore that day, along with a reception dress.

Just two years later, after the birth of their son, Harry, Mark received a deportation notice. Determined to give their child a chance to survive, Margaret and Mark made the heartbreaking decision to place Harry in hiding with a non-Jewish woman while they hid separately.

Against extraordinary odds, the family was reunited in 1945. When they immigrated to the United States in 1951, Margaret brought this wedding dress with her. It was one of the few belongings the family carried into its new life.

Today, the dress preserves more than the memory of a wedding day. It bears witness to one family’s love, sacrifice, survival, and new beginning.

Learn more about Margaret's experience and her wedding dress: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/support/artifact-donation-coppel-resource-library-and-archives/

A gifted young violinist, Henry Meyer was scheduled to perform in his hometown of Dresden on Kristallnacht, November 9, ...
08/30/2026

A gifted young violinist, Henry Meyer was scheduled to perform in his hometown of Dresden on Kristallnacht, November 9, 1938. Instead, he was arrested while trying to protect his grandmother.

Henry was later deported to Auschwitz, where he endured imprisonment and was forced to perform in the camp orchestra. As the war ended, he escaped during a death march and was liberated in 1945.

Three years later, Henry immigrated to the United States and rebuilt his life through music. He studied at Juilliard, became a founding member of the world-renowned LaSalle Quartet, and spent 53 years teaching at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, inspiring generations of students and audiences.

Discover Henry’s story and those of other local Holocaust survivors at our museum. Plan your visit today: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/plan-your-visit/

08/28/2026

How do we keep the memories of loved ones alive across generations?

In this episode of Hear My Story, Ron Weitzenkorn shares how his family escaped N**i Germany following Kristallnacht and how he honors relatives who did not survive the Holocaust through Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones.”

Installed outside the places where individuals once lived, worked, or attended school, these personalized memorials commemorate people persecuted by the N**is. Each stone restores a person’s name and identity, ensuring they are remembered for the lives they lived.

Ron reflects on the responsibility of preserving family history and how remembrance can connect future generations with the people and stories that came before them.

🎥 Watch Ron’s full story: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/podcast-episode/hear-my-story-ron-weitzenkorn/

The Frieder brothers were Cincinnati businessmen whose actions helped save more than 1,000 Jewish refugees during the Ho...
08/27/2026

The Frieder brothers were Cincinnati businessmen whose actions helped save more than 1,000 Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.

Using their business connections in the Philippines, the Frieder brothers created opportunities for Jewish families to escape N**i persecution and find safety. Their story reminds us that ordinary people can make extraordinary choices and that those choices can change lives.

Through Echoing Voices: Unpacking History, students will explore stories like theirs through archival document boxes filled with primary sources, photographs, and personal narratives. These hands-on resources will encourage students to examine the choices people made and the lasting impact one person can have.

By learning about local upstanders like the Frieder brothers, students discover that courage and compassion have the power to change lives and that the choices one person makes can shape the future for generations to come.

Every $50 donation sponsors an Echoing Voices box, helping bring these powerful stories into classrooms.

📚 Donate today and help students discover how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/resources/echoing-voices-unpacking-history/

This National Dog Day, we're celebrating the cherished dogs of Holocaust survivors who made Cincinnati their home. After...
08/26/2026

This National Dog Day, we're celebrating the cherished dogs of Holocaust survivors who made Cincinnati their home.

After enduring unimaginable loss, survivors like Al Miller, Anneliese and Matt Yosafat, and Henry Carter rebuilt their lives by creating new families, new traditions, and new memories. Along the way, many found comfort, and moments of joy in the dogs who became part of those new beginnings.

These photos remind us that healing often comes through everyday moments and meaningful connections. The bond between survivors and their loyal companions reflects the resilience, hope, and humanity that carried them forward.

Discover the stories behind these photographs and learn about the Holocaust survivors who found new beginnings in Cincinnati. Plan your visit today: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/plan-your-visit/

✨ Research Volunteers Needed: Help Us Understand How People Experience Moral Elevation ✨We're partnering with St. Elizab...
08/25/2026

✨ Research Volunteers Needed: Help Us Understand How People Experience Moral Elevation ✨

We're partnering with St. Elizabeth Healthcare in a new research study, and we’re inviting adults to participate.

The study explores how different types of guided museum tours influence moral elevation the sense of warmth, inspiration, and motivation people sometimes feel when encountering stories of moral courage.

✔ Participate in one museum tour (standard or reflective)
✔ Complete a short survey before
✔ Complete a short survey afterward
✔ Complete a follow‑up survey two weeks later
✔ Total time outside the tour: about 15–20 minutes
✔ Must be 18 or older and able to read/write in English

If you’re interested in joining or learning more, you can review the consent form and register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tKriYDduBE6JiQgvsHW8HOTTWxBaiSpJp5581xpvu6tUM0Q4Rlc0RVlEQkM0VENJMThVRkowTURVRC4u

Participation is completely voluntary. Your involvement can help St. Elizabeth better understand how educational experiences can foster empathy, compassion, and prosocial action.

Thank you for considering being part of this meaningful work.

08/25/2026

"This book was supposed to be a love story between two people who made it through the war. And somehow or another, it became a powerful story about things that my father witnessed in the N**i concentration camps." -Ed Kruszynski

What began as a journey to tell his parents' love story became something much more. As Ed Kruszynski uncovered his family's history, he discovered powerful lessons about survival, courage, and the importance of preserving the stories of those who witnessed the Holocaust.

In this episode of Hear My Story, Ed shares how writing The Medic's Wife transformed his understanding of his parents' experiences and why ensuring these stories are remembered is a responsibility we all share.

Watch the full episode: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/podcast-episode/hear-my-story-ed-kruszynski/

“My inheritance from Kristallnacht is this small Torah scroll, which was saved by a dear friend from a burning synagogue...
08/24/2026

“My inheritance from Kristallnacht is this small Torah scroll, which was saved by a dear friend from a burning synagogue on that terrible night. I'm sharing it to say that despite Hitler's attempt to destroy us, the world of Jewish wisdom and culture is still here with us.” -Miriam Tsevat

During Kristallnacht, synagogues across Germany and Austria were set on fire, Jewish-owned businesses and homes were destroyed, and thousands of Jewish people were arrested. In the face of this devastation, acts of courage helped preserve pieces of Jewish life and culture for future generations.

This Torah scroll is one of those surviving pieces. Rescued from a burning synagogue, it stands as a testament to the Jewish faith, community, and to the individuals who risked everything to protect them.

Visit our museum to see this remarkable artifact and learn the stories behind the objects that continue to bear witness to history: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/support/artifact-donation-coppel-resource-library-and-archives/

Henry Carter was born in 1908 in Dankowice, Poland, and built a successful electrical business in nearby Bielsko. He and...
08/23/2026

Henry Carter was born in 1908 in Dankowice, Poland, and built a successful electrical business in nearby Bielsko. He and his wife, Edith, were raising their two young children when the Holocaust changed everything.

Seeking safety from N**i persecution, the family moved to Kraków in 1939. By 1941, they had been forced into the Kraków Ghetto. While working with the Polish underground and living in hiding, Henry risked his life to return and see his family. During one attempt, he was arrested, beaten, tortured, and deported to Auschwitz.

Henry endured imprisonment in all three Auschwitz camps from January 1943 until his liberation on January 27, 1945. Edith, their two children, and many members of his extended family were murdered during the Holocaust.

After liberation, Henry reunited with Anna Blander, whom he had known before the war and encountered again in Auschwitz. Together, they adopted Jack, a young boy orphaned at Auschwitz, and reunited with Anna’s daughter, Alina, who had survived in hiding.

The family immigrated to Cincinnati in 1947 and later welcomed a daughter, Ruthie. Here, Henry joined other survivors in rebuilding their lives and contributing to the community they now called home.

Discover stories like Henry’s and those of other Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in Cincinnati. By visiting our museum, you can help ensure these experiences continue to educate and inspire future generations. We're open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan your visit today: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/plan-your-visit/

Every person possesses all 24 character strengths, and each of us uses them in a unique way. Our signature strengths inf...
08/22/2026

Every person possesses all 24 character strengths, and each of us uses them in a unique way. Our signature strengths influence how we respond to challenges, build relationships, and contribute to our communities.

Understanding your strengths can help you recognize what energizes you, what comes naturally, and how you can use those qualities to become an upstander.

Activate your character strengths:

⭐ Discover your strengths by taking the free 20-minute VIA Character Strengths assessment.
⭐ Find inspiration at our museum through the stories of local upstanders who have used their strengths to create positive change.
⭐ Put your strengths into action by participating in one of our events or programs, or making intentional choices in your everyday life.

The lessons of the Holocaust remind us that our choices matter. Opening in January, our new Humanity Gallery will invite you to discover how local upstanders have used their unique character strengths to create positive change in our community. By understanding and intentionally using our own strengths, we can help build a more compassionate, courageous, and connected world.

Discover your character strengths and explore how you can use them to make a difference: [LINK]

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