Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida

10/18/2026

We are just a few weeks away from our Kristallnacht commemoration event on Sunday, November 8, at the Roth Family JCC.

The Holocaust commemoration series honors the memory of victims and survivors while encouraging reflection on how to prevent such atrocities in the future. By fostering dialogue and engagement, these commemorations underscore the enduring importance of remembrance and promote tolerance, empathy, and justice.

RSVP today at https://ow.ly/L9zR50ZR2wk

10/14/2026

For 38 years, the White Rose Tribute Event has honored individuals who are putting the values of courage, justice, and compassion into action.

The event is inspired by the White Rose, a student-led resistance movement in N**i Germany whose members stood against N**i tyranny and called for moral courage in the face of injustice.

Each year, the Holocaust Center of Florida presents the Tess Wise White Rose Award, named in honor of our founder, to an individual or organization whose commitment to justice, equality, education, and community reflects these same values.

This year, we are honored to recognize Bruce Gould for his commitment to our community and his dedication to building a more just and caring society. Join us as we honor the past, recognize those making a difference today, and inspire the next generation to lead with courage.

Learn more about the White Rose Tribute Event at hmrec.org.

10/13/2026

Take a piece of "Mezuzah Traces" home with you!

As part of our exhibition, visitors can purchase their own handcrafted mezuzah cast in our museum gift shop. Made by hand and shipped all the way from Poland, each cast connects you to the incredible work of MI POLIN and their effort to preserve the traces and stories of Jewish homes and families impacted by the Holocaust.

Bring home a meaningful piece of this project while supporting its continued work of research, preservation, and remembrance.

Visit "Mezuzah Traces" during your next trip to the Holocaust Center of Florida, and stop by our gift shop to learn more and find your own cast.

10/11/2026

We love welcoming students to the Holocaust Center of Florida!🍎📚

Thank you to this wonderful school group for joining us for an educational field trip. During their visit, students had the opportunity to hear directly from Holocaust Survivor Suzanne Schneider and explore both our "Hope & Humanity" permanent exhibition and our special exhibition gallery.

Field trips offer students the chance to engage with Holocaust history through firsthand testimony, artifacts, exhibitions, and stories that help bring history to life.

Ready to plan a field trip for your students? Learn more about educational field trips and plan your visit at hmrec.org.

10/08/2026

We’re honored to welcome Ilana Zaks-Nederlander as our special guest for this year’s Kristallnacht Commemoration on Sunday, November 8 at the Roth Family JCC.

An internationally acclaimed violinist, educator, and recording artist, Ilana brings together virtuosity, storytelling, and diverse musical traditions to create performances that connect audiences with history and personal stories.

A former first violinist with the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera, Ilana holds degrees from the New England Conservatory and Yale School of Music and studied extensively with renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman.

At our November 8 commemoration, Ilana will share a special musical performance as we gather to remember, reflect, and honor the lives and stories impacted by Kristallnacht. RSVP today at https://ow.ly/pXkR50ZR0Zf

The Holocaust commemoration series honors the memory of victims and survivors while encouraging reflection on how to prevent such atrocities

10/07/2026

Join us for "Remembering the Darkness, Rising with Hope," a commemoration of the October 7, 2023 attacks, presented by the Israeli American Council and Congregation Ohev Shalom.

As a community supporter, the Holocaust Center of Florida reaffirms our condemnation of Hamas’s attacks, solidarity with the Israeli people, and commitment to combating hatred through education. We support all who seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

October 7 | 7 p.m. | Congregation Ohev Shalom
Includes a screening of October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre.

Learn more about the Center’s stance on the October 7 attacks here: https://ow.ly/szSW50ZUuyH

10/06/2026

Another successful CitizenU session with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Cadets!

Thank you to our cadets, Holocaust Survivor Suzanne Schneider, and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office for taking part in this important program.

CitizenU is a six-hour law enforcement course that examines the complex and often disturbing role of police during the Holocaust. Through historical context and firsthand survivor testimony, participants explore how antisemitism, institutional structures, and individual choices shaped the actions of police and other authorities during the Holocaust.

These conversations encourage participants to consider the responsibilities that come with positions of authority and the importance of recognizing the warning signs of hatred and persecution.

Interested in bringing CitizenU or another Holocaust education program to your group? Learn more about our programs and resources at hmrec.org.

10/04/2026

Join us on Sunday, November 8, from 3-4 PM for our Kristallnacht commemorative event.

Gather with us at the Roth Family JCC to observe Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass), also called the November Pogrom, marking the intensification of terror against the Jews in the Third Reich. This free community event honors the memory of victims and survivors while encouraging reflection on how to prevent such atrocities.

RSVP today at https://ow.ly/qEnk50ZShJZ

The Holocaust commemoration series honors the memory of victims and survivors while encouraging reflection on how to prevent such atrocities

09/30/2026

There’s always something meaningful to discover at the Holocaust Center of Florida!

Visit "Hope & Humanity," our permanent exhibition, and experience Holocaust history through the firsthand stories of Central Florida survivors. Explore their experiences, learn about the choices and challenges they faced, and reflect on the enduring power of hope, humanity, and resilience.

Admission is FREE. Plan your visit at hmrec.org/tickets

09/28/2026

Join us on October 4 at 12 PM at the Holocaust Center of Florida for Session 5 of our Fragility of Democracy lecture series: "Words That Wound: Propaganda and the Power to Dehumanize."

This session explores how media, posters, and radio were used to shape public perception during the Holocaust, turning prejudice and hatred into normalized messages and convincing millions that cruelty could be justified.

Through historical examples and survivor reflections, we’ll examine how repeated lies can become accepted as truth, how language can contribute to dehumanization, and why critical thinking and truth-telling remain essential to protecting freedom.

Join us for this important conversation as we continue exploring the lessons of history and their relevance to our world today. Learn more and register for this FREE event at hmrec.org.