Teachable Moments
From the earliest days of our country, a free press has been considered to be vital to the cause of liberty. After all, how can we be responsible citizens if we have no access to information? How can we freely form opinions if the news is censored? As Americans, we are justifiably proud that we live in an open society. We are free to…
This Week in History
July 25, 1943
Otto Wolf was fifteen years old when he began keeping his diary in 1942. He started his…
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T his Center was built by people who believed in the power of knowledge. As victims and witnesses to the Holocaust they felt a deep responsibility to teach future generations about the ultimate cost of prejudice and blind nationalism. It is not enough to know the names and dates and places of tragedies; we must also remember the reasons that these tragedies occur.
We want to inspire visitors to be compassionate and accepting of others, to be responsible and respectful members of a diverse community, and to acknowledge their responsibility to protect the rights of others as fervently as they protect their own.
There is no continent without ethnic conflict and no community where there is not distrust. We know that the future of humanity depends on understanding these deep-rooted problems, and working together to create a future where everyone is safe and is welcome.
The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida
851 N Maitland Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751
Phone: 407-628-0555
Fax: 407-628-1079
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July, 2010
Employment Opportunity We are seeking a person with strong writing and communication…
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July to September, 2010
Exhibit: The life of pediatrician and orphanage director Janusz Korczak, who chose to…
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August 26, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Teacher Forum, topic Kindertransports, how 10,000 Jewish children were saved
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