by Jamie Flores | Sep 20, 2024 | Current Events, Exhibit, Featured |
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
by Jamie Flores | Sep 15, 2023 | Uncategorized |
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
REGISTER
by Jamie Flores | Sep 15, 2023 | Uncategorized |
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
For more information: 915-351-0048
by Jamie Flores | May 19, 2023 | Uncategorized |
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:
by Jamie Flores | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized |
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
For more information:
marylou@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org / 915-351-0048
