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November 4, 2012
Kristallnacht Commemoration
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November 8, 2012
World War II in Perspective
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Researching Your Family’s Military History With Darren Moran
Join us to learn from local World War II historian Darren Moran, who began his quest researching is father’s role in Europe during the war. His journey continues, as does his desire to share the important people and events of the war with the current generation.
Free to Members, $10 for non-members
RSVP to 239-263-9200
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November 29, 2012
Exploring Propaganda: WWII Posters and Contemporary Messages
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An exhibit by the Fall 2012 Exhibit Design Class At Florida Gulf Coast University
Opening Reception — On the 3rd Floor of the FGCU Library
The mission statement of the Museum Studies Program is as follows: The FGCU Museum Studies Program collects stores and conserves material culture, art work, historical records and archaeological artifacts representing Florida and beyond. It strives to advocate through the use of exhibitions both within FGCU campus and through the form of traveling displays. The Museum Studies Program accomplishes this through its commitment to training students for future careers in museums and cultural heritage management as well as through community outreach in Southwest Florida.
With this in mind, the Exhibition Design class, in collaboration with The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, has developed an exhibition of loaned WWII propaganda posters. The exhibition explores WWII propaganda and its effects, and then looks at the impacts those images have had on propaganda since WWII and their translation into current propaganda images. Students from the class will be present to host the event and answer questions. Come and join us for an entertaining and educational experience.
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December 10, 2012
The Holocaust: A Primer with Elliott Katz – Lunchtime Lecture Series #1
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Hitler Comes to Power: The Persecution Begins
Elliott Katz brings back his popular lunchtime lecture series on Holocaust history. New this season is the addition of an evening lecture series. Reservations are required as space is limited. A light lunch or dinner will be provided at each lecture. Open to the Public and Members.
Tickets for both the Luncheon and Dinner Series (6 in total) are $75 for Members and $90 for Non-Members. Otherwise, ticket pricing is as follows:
The Luncheon Series (12/10/12; 1/7/13; 2/11/13):
Museum Members: $15 for one/$40 for all three lectures
Non-Members: $20 for one/$55 for all three lecturesThe Evening Lecture Series (2/20/13; 3/13/12; 4/10/12):
Museum Members: $15 for one/$40 for all three lectures
Non-Members: $20 for one/$55 for all three lecturesR.S.V.P. by Thursday, December 6; Call 239-263-9200 or via e-mail at info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
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December 11, 2012
Teacher Workshop on “The Political Dr. Seuss”
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Date: Tuesday December 11 and Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: at the Museum
Open to: Teachers in Southwest Florida
Admission: $25; teaching materials provided; a light dinner will be servedR.S.V.P. required; contact Sam Parish at 239-263-9200 or sam@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
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December 13, 2012
Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank
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“Project Tolerance Update”: A Presentation by Sanibel artist Myra Roberts and author Ella NayorAs a follow up to the world premiere at the Museum, in January, 2012, of her art exhibit “Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank”, Sanibel Myra Roberts and author Ella Nayor will speak about their further collaborative efforts on “Project Tolerance”, developed to promote respect and compassion for others. Ms. Roberts will also preview the new Anne Frank paintings created since last year’s art show.
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: at the Museum, Classroom Exhibit Space
Open to: the Public and Members
Admission: free; donations will be accepted to support “Project Tolerance”R.S.V.P. required; contact the Museum at 239-263-9200 or by e-mail at info@holocaustmueumswfl.org
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January 7, 2013
The Holocaust: A Primer with Elliott Katz – Lunchtime Lecture Series #2
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The World Reacts
Elliott Katz brings back his popular lunchtime lecture series on Holocaust history. New this season is the addition of an evening lecture series. Reservations are required as space is limited. A light lunch or dinner will be provided at each lecture. Open to the Public and Members.
Tickets for both the Luncheon and Dinner Series (6 in total) are $75 for Members and $90 for Non-Members. Otherwise, ticket pricing is as follows:
The Luncheon Series (12/10/12; 1/7/13; 2/11/13):
Museum Members: $15 for one/$40 for all three lectures
Non-Members: $20 for one/$55 for all three lecturesThe Evening Lecture Series (2/20/13; 3/13/12; 4/10/12):
Museum Members: $15 for one/$40 for all three lectures
Non-Members: $20 for one/$55 for all three lecturesR.S.V.P. calling 239-263-9200 or via e-mail at info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
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January 11, 2013
Symposium: “From Participation to Reconciliation”
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Speakers will include: Dr. James Wallace, noted Holocaust historian; Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy, Founder and Executive Director of World without Genocide; and Rev. Philbert Kalisa, Founder and Director of REACH Rwanda. Thanks to our partners Collier County Public Schools and Florida Gulf Coast University Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Human Rights Center.
Date: Friday, January 11, 2013 and Saturday, January 12, 2013
Time: Friday 9:00am-12:00pm; Saturday 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Open to: the Public and Members
Admission: Call for informationR.S.V.P required, call 239-263-9200 or via e-mail at info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
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January 27, 2013
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
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Each year, the Museum participates in the day established by the United Nations to remember the victims of the Holocaust. Join us at the green at Mercato for an outdoor exhibit showcasing portraits of our local Holocaust Survivors. At 1:30 pm Voices of Naples will perform selected music connected to the Holocaust.
Open to: the Public and Members
For more information, call the Museum or e-mail info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
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February 11, 2013
Resistance, Rescue, Redemption, Judgment
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In the third and final talk in this 3-part series, Museum volunteer Elliott Katz brings to a conclusion his overview of Holocaust history. A light lunch or dinner will be provided. Open to the Public and Members.
The Luncheon Series (12/10/12; 1/7/13; 2/11/13):
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February 20, 2013
Who Knew What, When? The Truth
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Join us for Part I of the afternoon lecture series with Museum volunteer Elliott Katz.
Reservations are required as space is limited. A light dinner will be provided. Open to the Public and Members.
The Afternoon Lecture Series (2/20/13; 3/13/12; 4/10/12):
Museum Members: $15 for one/$40 for all three lectures
Non-Members: $20 for one/$55 for all three lecturesR.S.V.P required: Yes, by Thursday 239-263-9200 or via e-mail at info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
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February 21, 2013
D-Day: Pictorial Review of the American Sectors
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This is the second lecture in Military Historian Darren Moran’s quarterly series. This focuses on the incredible behind the scenes planning and carefully calibrated operations of the D-Day Invasion. Mr. Moran has led tours of the Normandy battlefield, bringing an extra dimension to this lecture.
Open to: the Public, Members
Admission: $10 Non-Members; Members freeR.S.V.P required, 239-263-9200 or via e-mail info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
Light refreshments will be served
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March 5, 2013
Teacher Workshop: “Girl Power: Sophie, Irena and Hannah”
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Local Southwest Florida teachers are invited to attend this two-day workshop on the three young women being featured in the “Girls Power: How Three Young Women Impacted The Holocaust” exhibit currently on display.
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 and Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Open to: Teachers in Southwest Florida
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March 12, 2013
Blessed is the Match film & discussion
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March 13, 2013
Hall of Shame: Unlikely Villians
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Join us for Part II of the afternoon lecture series with Museum volunteer Elliott Katz.
A light dinner will be provided. Open to the Public and Members.
Reservations required (space is limited) by Thursday 239-263-9200 or via e-mail at info@holocaustmuseumswfl.orgThe Afternoon Lecture Series (2/20/13; 3/13/12; 4/10/12):
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March 17, 2013
Sophie Scholl and The White Rose book discussion
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Sophie Scholl is one of the featured heroines in the “Girl Power! How Young Women Impacted the Holocaust” series. This event is sponsored by the Readers & Thinkers group of Catholic/Jewish Dialogue of Collier County.
Open to: the Public and Members
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April 7, 2013
Yom Hashoah Remembrance
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Sunday, April 7th
11:00 am
At Temple Shalom in NaplesEach year the Museum participates with the local Jewish community in marking their traditional date of the remembrance of the Holocaust. Join us this year for the commemorative readings and songs, as well as a special presenation by Cecilia Ahlberg, the great-niece of Holocaust Rescuer, Raoul Wallenberg.
Open to the Public. No reservations needed.
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April 7, 2013
TRIUMPH 2013: Lives of Valor
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This year the Museum will acknowledge and honor four individuals whose lives have had local, national and international impact. We invite you to join us as we celebrate:
Ann R. Jacobson, M.S.W., a Holocaust Survivor who has led an amazing life of service to her community in Kansas City and in Southwest Florida. As the Founding President of the Holocaust Museum in Naples in 2001, she helped create a unique opportunity for young people to learn from the lessons of the Holocaust. More recently, Ann founded the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Human Rights Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is also an integral part of the Catholic/Jewish Dialogue, an interfaith organization that promotes respect and understanding.
Lorie Mayer, a Holocaust Survivor and a Co-Founder of the Holocaust Museum. Lorie is also a Life Member of the Museum’s Board of Directors. She developed the Museum’s permanent collection, which now numbers over 1,000 unique Holocaust and World War II photographs and personal artifacts. As Museum Curator, Lorie continues to provide relevant exhibits which inform students and visitors about the impact of genocide on our world.
Major General Sidney Shachnow, USA, Ret., a Holocaust Survivor and Former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Forces. He survived the Holocaust as a child, coming to the United States after the war as a teenager. He joined the U.S. Army and rose through the ranks to become the leader of the specialized troops known as the Green Berets. He is also the author, along with Jann Robbins, of Hope and Honor, which chronicles his childhood in war-torn Europe, his heroic service in Vietnam and his final command of the Army’s elite Special Forces unit. Towards the end of his Army career, he was present in Berlin for the fall of the Berlin Wall. 
The legacy of Raoul Wallenberg will also be honored at this year’s Triumph event. Mr. Wallenberg was a Holocaust Rescuer who saved thousands of lives in Hungary near the end of the war. A bust of Mr. Wallenberg, commissioned by Abe Asli and created by Czech artist, Ladislav Vlna, will be presented to the Museum by Cecilia Ahlberg, a grandniece of Mr. Wallenberg.Small Plate Dining provided by area restaurants.
With special thanks to our Event Sponsors:
Robert & Pamela Cahners
And our Media Sponsors:
Patron Dinner Sponsors:
Rissa & Richard Grossman, Naples Daily News
The Patron Dinner has been SOLD OUT.Triumph Committee Chairpersons ~ Reg & Sandra Buxton
Triumph Committee ~ Robert Cahners, Godfrey Levy, Merryl Koch Nay, Sam Michelson, Estelle PriceTICKET INFORMATION
Tickets may be purchased by cash, check or credit card.
In person: Holocaust Museum, 4760 Tamiami Trial N., Suite 7, Naples, FL 34103
Via phone: 239-263-9200 ext. 207
Via website: Complete the fields below to purchase tickets on-line with Paypal.
Price per ticket: $150NOTE: Upon submitting, you will be directed to the Paypal website to make your payment.
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April 10, 2013
Hall of Fame: Unlikely Heroes
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Join us for Part III of the afternoon lecture series with Museum volunteer Elliott Katz.
R.S.V.P. required (space is limited) by Thursday 239-263-9200 or via e-mail at info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
A light dinner will be provided. Open to the Public and Members.The Afternoon Lecture Series (2/20/13; 3/13/12; 4/10/12):
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April 16, 2013
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception
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Tuesday, April 16th
4:30 – 6:00 pm
At The Naples Depot MuseumThe Museum could not function without our dedicated Volunteers. The generous gift of their time, passion for our programming and financial support deserves special recognition.
Open to: Current Volunteers for the Holocaust Museum
R.S.V.P required: 239-263-9200 or via e-mail info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
Light refreshments will be served
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April 23, 2013
The Brothers Niland
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“The Brothers Niland” – the third lecture of the 2012-2013 quarterly series will showcase the Niland family, upon whose story the film Saving Private Ryan is based.
Open to: the Public, Members
R.S.V.P required: Yes; 239-263-9200 or via e-mail info@holocaustmuseumswfl.orgLight refreshments will be served
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June 6, 2013
D-Day: The Price of Freedom
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Join us on Thursday, June 6th to honor those who fought for our freedom in World War II. The film, D-Day: The Price of Freedom, will be shown at The Norris Center. The Q + A to follow will be lead by local WWII historian, Darren Moran.
The film is produced and provided by the World War II Foundation. Proceeds will be equally split between the Museum and the Foundation.
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June 17, 2013
Annual Summer Teacher Workshop
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10th Annual Summer Teacher Workshop
An invitation to all current teachers, public or private, of grades 5 – 12, who teach in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee Counties. Teachers outside these counties will be considered if space allows.
Please join us this summer to expore World War II and the Caribbean.
Participants will gain knowledge of basic Holocaust history and pedagogy through the “Echoes and Reflections” curriculum created by the Anti-Defamation League, The USC Shoah Foundation: The Institute for Visual History and Education, and Yad Vashem. The specific focus this summer will be the Caribbean countries of the Domincan Republic and Trinidad & Tobago.
The Museum will be hosting two exhibits this summer that will serve as resources for the workshop:
Sosua, The Dominican Republic: A Refuge from the Holocaust in the Tropics
Calypso: Singing the News of the Day
Participating teachers will view the events of WWII and the Holocaust not only though the rescue story of Sosua, but also through the lens of traditional Calypso music that chronicled the international news between 1938 – 1940.
To learn more about the workshop or to receive an application, please send an e-mail request to Sam Parish or Amy Snyder.
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August 8, 2013
Planning the Invasion of Japan
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“Planning the Invasion of Japan” – is the fourth and final lecture in Military Historian Darren Moran’s quarterly series, the focus changes to the Pacific theatre of World War II. He outlines the challenges presented by this area’s geography, and the impact on strategic planning.
Open to: the Public, Members
R.S.V.P required: 239-263-9200 or via e-mail info@holocaustmuseumswfl.org
Light refreshments will be served
