CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center

08/10/2026

If you were unable to join us yesterday for Dr. Spinola's facinating presentation titled "Scientific Misconduct: CommonThemes in the Mengele Twin Studies,Attacks on the Measles Vaccine,and the resurgence of Measles in the United States," you may watch it here.

Catch up on many of CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center's past programs by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Scientific Misconduct: Common Themes in the Mengele Twin Studies,A...

08/08/2026

The day is almost finally here.

Be sure to join us tomorrow for a special program, "Scientific Misconduct: Common Themes in the Mengele Twin Studies, Attacks on the Measles Vaccine, and the Resurgence of Measles in the United States," with Stanley M. Spinola, MD.

Remember that this program is now only available online!

Please register using the link below or by visiting our website:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k3uvWbTOTWK1cgQpYqAeTw #/registration
or https://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org

08/06/2026

Join CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center on Friday, September 4 for two engaging Echoes & Reflections workshops designed to strengthen Holocaust education in the classroom.

Participants will explore:
📚 Classroom-tested teaching strategies
📖 Ready-to-use lesson plans and primary sources
💬 Effective approaches for teaching complex Holocaust history
🎓 High-quality professional learning from ADL, USC Shoah Foundation, and Yad Vashem

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, instructional coach, or curriculum leader, this workshop will provide valuable resources you can immediately bring back to your classroom.

📅 Friday, September 4
🕘 9:00 AM ET
📍 Indiana Historical Society

Register today: https://info.echoesandreflections.org/-sep4-complicity-and-responsibility

Please share with the educators in your network!

Send a message to learn more

08/02/2026

A program update: This will be virtual only. Please see the link below to register.

What can the experiences of Eva and Miriam Mozes teach us about today’s debates surrounding medical ethics, vaccines, and public health?

Join CANDLES on Sunday, August 9 for a timely presentation by Stanley M. Spinola, MD, Professor Emeritus at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Spinola will connect the history of N**i medical experimentation with modern research ethics, vaccine misinformation, and the resurgence of measles in the United States.

📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕐 1:00 p.m. (EST)
📍 UPDATE: Online Only

Scan the QR code on the flyer or the link below to register.

To view online, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k3uvWbTOTWK1cgQpYqAeTw #/registration

07/30/2026

There’s something for everyone at CANDLES this fall!

From thought-provoking conversations about medical ethics and LGBTQ+ history to teacher professional development, Holocaust remembrance, music, and our signature Evening of Light dinner fundraiser, these upcoming programs offer meaningful opportunities to learn, reflect, and connect.

Mark your calendars:

August 9 — Dr. Stan Spinola at CANDLES and online
August 29 — Dr. Jake Newsome at the Vigo County History Center
September 4 — Teacher Workshop with Echoes & Reflections at Indiana Historical Society
September 27 — Julie Kohner at CANDLES
October 17 — Evening of Light featuring John Quiñones
November 1 — Clare Longendyke at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Hatfield Hall

Please share this schedule with your friends, family, educators, and community organizations. We look forward to seeing you!

For event details and ticket information, visit www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org or follow CANDLES on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

07/27/2026

Evening of Light is our signature annual fundraising event - an inspiring evening dedicated to preserving Holocaust memory, advancing education, and carrying forward Eva Kor’s enduring legacy of hope, healing, and forgiveness.

This year, we are honored to welcome award-winning journalist and host of ABC’s What Would You Do?, John Quiñones, as our keynote speaker.

Your attendance helps CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center share the lessons of the Holocaust with students, educators, and communities while empowering people to choose courage, compassion, and responsibility.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Club at Holiday Farms | Zionsville, Indiana

Join us for an unforgettable evening - and help us continue shining a light in the darkness.

Learn more at: candlesholocaustmuseum.org

07/26/2026

What can the experiences of Eva and Miriam Mozes teach us about today’s debates surrounding medical ethics, vaccines, and public health?

Join CANDLES on Sunday, August 9 for a timely presentation by Stanley M. Spinola, MD, Professor Emeritus at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Spinola will connect the history of N**i medical experimentation with modern research ethics, vaccine misinformation, and the resurgence of measles in the United States.

📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕐 1:00 p.m. (EST)
📍 UPDATE: Online Only

Scan the QR code on the flyer or the link below to register.

To view online, click this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k3uvWbTOTWK1cgQpYqAeTw #/registration

07/24/2026

Teachers, start planning your 2026–2027 school year with a meaningful visit to CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

A field trip to CANDLES gives students the opportunity to explore the history of the Holocaust, learn from the remarkable story of Eva Mozes Kor, and engage in important conversations about courage, empathy, responsibility, and the consequences of prejudice.

Now is the perfect time to begin planning your school visit. For more information or to discuss available opportunities, contact Criss at [email protected].

Help your students discover how the lessons of history can inspire them to create a better future.