December 2016 - Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education

Holocaust Organizations, Scholars, and Educators Sound Alarm on Surge in Hate Crimes

December 6, 2016

In a powerful statement issued by an array of Holocaust institutions, scholars and educators from around the world, an alarm is being sounded on the rise of groups that promote intolerance and promote hate speech. Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education is among 90 institutions who are calling on lawmakers to condemn white …

The Importance of Holocaust Education During Turbulent Times

December 1, 2016

During OJMCHE’s closure, our Education team has been on the road. Holocaust Educator April Slabosheski and members of the Speakers’ Bureau have presented programs in over 40 schools, libraries and churches, led workshops, and offered guided tours of the Oregon Holocaust Memorial. Along with scheduled visits, OJMCHE is a quick response resource for schools that …