Dimensions in Testimony

El Paso Holocaust Museum is proud to present its new permanent exhibition: Dimensions in Testimony

Dimensions in Testimony, developed by the USC Shoah Foundation, is a conversational experience between visitors and a Holocaust survivor or liberator. This groundbreaking exhibit employs advanced filming techniques, specialized display technologies, and next-generation natural language processing to create an immersive experience. Each interactive biography enables participants to speak to a survivor or liberator and hear real-time responses ensuring that the voices of Holocaust survivors will continue to educate and inspire future generations. Featuring the testimonies of Holocaust survivors Pinchas Gutter, Eva Kor; the Spanish testimony of survivor, Lea Noverra, and the testimony of U.S. Army veteran and liberator, Alan Moskin.

Schedule for Dimensions in Testimony: October

EPHM will feature a different survivor or liberator testimony each week. Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am and 1:00pm; Saturday: 2:00pm and 3:00pm

October 8 – 12: Eva Kor

October 15 – 19: Pinchas Gutter

October 22 – 26: Alan Moskin

October 29 – November 2: Edith Maniker

If you would like to schedule for a group, please contact EPHM to make a reservation: 915-351-0048

EPHM’s Biennial Educator’s Conference

Join us for El Paso Holocaust Museum’s Biennial Educator’s Conference! Immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions on Holocaust-related events and their contemporary relevance during this enlightening two-day event.
Participate in engaging sessions led by expert speakers that will expand your horizons. Gain access to valuable classroom resources that will enrich your teaching.
Click HERE to see the lineup of incredible speakers!
There is no charge to attend! Continuing Education Credits provided
October 5-6, 2023
8:30am – 3:30pm
Doubletree Hotel
600 N. El Paso St.
Parking included
For more information, contact MaryLou Rocha
915-351-0048 / marylou@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org

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CommUNITY Encounters: Recipe for Healthy Conversations

Join us for an evening of meaningful in-person small-group discussion designed to build bridges of understanding and acceptance of one another; to celebrate differences and diversity; to be heard and to listen to one another – all over delicious vegetarian dinner provided by Café Mayapán. Table assignments are lottery-style for participants to enjoy facilitator-led conversations with new friends. Spanish speaking groups available. Seating is limited; RSVP’s required!

 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

6:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Café Mayapán

2000 Texas Ave. El Paso, TX 79901

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For more information: 915-351-0048

Speaking Up! Confronting Hate Speech

Special Traveling Exhibition 

Examining the impact of words and the ways in which they can lead to genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. This exhibition provides historical and current examples drawing out the connection between speech and the execution of atrocities, while examining the strategies that we can deploy to counter “hate speech.” Appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Exhibit Open House: Saturday, April 22, 1-5:00pm

Exhibit runs at EPHM through August 30

No charge for admission.

Speaking Up! Confronting Hate Speech is curated by Holocaust Museum Houston in partnership with Leora Kahn, Ph.D.; PROOF: Media for Social Justice; David J. Simon, Director. Genocide Studies Program, Yale University; and the Genocide Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

 

Underwritten for exhibition at El Paso Holocaust Museum by:

The Jewish Community Foundation

El Paso Community Foundation

All People Have Voice

Unveiling Truths: Decoding Antisemitism in Media Narratives

 

Join us for an engaging exploration into the complexities of antisemitism in the media. We will delve deeply into the themes of the captivating novel, Some Kind of Hate, by Sarah Darer Littman

 

Part 1:

Panel Discussion: April 4 –  6:00pm

In-person: RSVP for Location

Panelists: TBA

 

Part 2:

Book Discussion: April 11 – 6:00pm

Presented via Zoom. RSVP for Zoom link

Featured Book: Some Kind of Hate 

Registration includes a GIFT BOX:

  • Some Kind of Hate by Sarah Darer Littman
  • Interactive Activities
  • Resources on Antisemitism
  • Media Literacy Information

 

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For more information: 

marylou@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org / 915-351-0048