Holocaust Center for Humanity

08/28/2026

See the exhibit. Save on your next read. 📚

Visit Drawn to Resist and receive a coupon for 20% off one purchase at Queen Anne Book Company through November 8. Be sure to catch the exhibit before it closes on November 1 and check out our great book recommendations:

* American Comics: A History by Jeremy Dauber
* The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
* Belonging by Nora Krug

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-center-for-humanity-museum-tickets-1363530599729

08/26/2026

Pinned beneath a collapsed barbed wire fence, Thomas Blatt thought his escape from Sobibor was over. As others ran past him, he managed to slip free, leaving behind only his coat. This delay may have saved his life, as the land mines ahead had already exploded.

Thomas was one of only 54 people who survived the Sobibor prisoner uprising and lived to see the end of the war.

Read Thomas’s full story in our Survivor Encyclopedia: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/survivor/thomas-blatt/

08/25/2026

Lunch & Learns are back after our summer hiatus! Please join us next Tuesday for our September Lunch & learn, Our Dreams Make Us Large: Stories of Jewish Comic Visionaries During WWII.

In the 1940s, Jewish writers and artists in America were not simply observers of the rise of N**ism—they were actively confronting Hi**er and the Reich through comics, journalism, and popular culture. This program explores the bold work of artists and the ways they were targeted in SS newspapers and other N**i propaganda. You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X-srHz0ATKKPYSjNoFg3Og #/registration

Presenter Madeleine O’Connor is the curator of Drawn to Resist. As a Jewish American curator, her work explores the intersection of Jewish identity, popular culture, and storytelling.

08/19/2026

We’re honored to pay tribute to Holocaust survivor George Elbaum at this year's Voices for Humanity luncheon on October 29.

George has devoted his life to ensuring that the next generation understands where hatred can lead when it goes unchallenged. Through his service on our Speakers Bureau, he has shared his testimony with thousands of students across our region, transforming history into a deeply personal reminder of our shared responsibility. George believes that Holocaust education empowers young people to recognize the warning signs of intolerance, stand up to hate, and help build a more just and compassionate future.

Please join us in celebrating George and his remarkable contributions. Learn more and reserve your seat: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/vfh/

08/14/2026

Last night we donned our capes for a preview of our newest exhibit, Drawn to Resist! 💥 This exciting exhibition officially opens on Sunday. You can get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-center-for-humanity-museum-tickets-1363530599729

Thank you Red Fish Blue Fish Photography for the incredible photo booth! 📸

08/12/2026

We’re honored to recognize Rabbi Daniel Weiner as this year's Voices for Humanity Honoree at our luncheon on October 29.

Rabbi Weiner has long demonstrated what it means to put Jewish values into action—leading with courage, speaking out against antisemitism and injustice, championing Holocaust education, and building bridges across faith communities. His unwavering commitment to moral responsibility reminds us that remembering history calls each of us to stand up for the dignity of others today.

Please join us in celebrating Rabbi Weiner and his extraordinary leadership at the Voices for Humanity Luncheon. Together, we'll honor a leader who continues to inspire our community.

Learn more and reserve your seat: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/vfh/

08/05/2026

We’re excited to announce this year’s Voices for Humanity Co-Chairs, Charlie Bear and Talia Menahem Wilson!

“We chose to lead this event because we truly believe in the Holocaust Center for Humanity’s mission. We believe that our generation has the drive to make this world a better place, and the Holocaust Center truly recognizes that.”

Join us on Thursday, October 29 to hear more from these inspiring individuals and how our programs make a difference in the lives of students like them.

Learn more and register here: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/vfh/

08/03/2026

Drawn to Resist: Comics, Courage, and the Fight Against N**ism premiers on August 16!

Before superheroes filled movie screens, Jewish creators confronted hate with something powerful and unexpected: comics. Created by the Holocaust Center for Humanity and premiering in Seattle, Drawn to Resist explores how Jewish comic artists combatted N**ism through art, storytelling, and courage. After its Seattle debut, the exhibition will travel nationwide, sharing this strong story of creative resistance and civic courage.

Funding for the exhibition was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. In addition, free and reduced tickets are supported by 4Culture. We are also grateful to Arlene Ehrlich and Judy and Krijn de Jonge, who believed in the vision for this exhibit.

See exhibits and exhibition dates below.

07/30/2026

A few nights ago, we gathered to recognize and celebrate our docents, dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to educate themselves on the stories, artifacts, and history of our exhibits so they can share this knowledge with students and other visitors.

During their remarks, docents expressed their appreciation for being part of our community and spreading awareness. With their commitment and supporters like you, the Holocaust Center is able to fulfill its mission to inspire learners of all ages to confront bigotry, embrace human dignity, and take meaningful action. Thank you, docents!

07/29/2026

This week, we’re introducing you to Paul Regelbrugge! 👋 Paul has been with the Holocaust Center since 2019. As Director of Education, he co-leads teacher workshops, develops resources, makes partnerships with leaders of organizations representing other histories, and considers himself blessed to work with such a great team and staff.

Among Paul’s many favorite things in our museum is a panel on which we highlight the millions of “other victims” of the N**is and their collaborators during the period of the Holocaust. Given time and other constraints, this topic is rarely addressed meaningfully in the classroom. Just as with Jewish victims, there are millions of additional personal stories that color, and emanate from the policies and structures underlying their victimization.

Paul’s current favorite image on this panel is that of Hans Massaquoi, an Afro-German boy who also learned at a young age he didn’t “belong” in Hi**er’s Germany, any more or less than the more subtle but equally harmful discrimination he later faced in America, where he became the editor of Ebony magazine. Considering the facts and stories about “other victims” like Hans contributes to the complexities and layers of grappling with this history.

Drop Paul a comment below! 👇