Holocaust historiography

Oppression to emancipation: British-Indian author launches gripping debut novel, "The Granddaughter Project"

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

"The Granddaughter Project" grips the reader, as the complex past lives of the women are revealed and their connection to one another deepens.

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  • "The Granddaughter Project" grips the reader, as the complex past lives of the women are revealed and their connection to one another deepens.
  • Helga is a holocaust survivor, who grew up as the cherub of her family until the Anschluss of Austria.
  • Separated from her family in Auschwitz, she survived the horrors alone and tried to begin a new life in Israel.
  • Shaheen Chishti, author of the "Granddaughter Project", said: "I am deeply humbled to be launching my debut novel, The Granddaughter Project.

Oppression to emancipation: British-Indian author launches gripping debut novel, "The Granddaughter Project"

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 22, 2021

"The Granddaughter Project" grips the reader, as the complex past lives of the women are revealed and their connection to one another deepens.

Key Points: 
  • "The Granddaughter Project" grips the reader, as the complex past lives of the women are revealed and their connection to one another deepens.
  • Helga is a holocaust survivor, who grew up as the cherub of her family until the Anschluss of Austria.
  • Separated from her family in Auschwitz, she survived the horrors alone and tried to begin a new life in Israel.
  • Shaheen Chishti, author of the "Granddaughter Project", said: "I am deeply humbled to be launching my debut novel, The Granddaughter Project.

NCRF renews agreement with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

On behalf of the National Court Reporters Foundation, we are so proud to have a renewed agreement with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to transcribe oral histories, said Early Langley, RMR, a freelance court reporter from Danville, Calif., who chairs NCRFs Board of Trustees.

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  • On behalf of the National Court Reporters Foundation, we are so proud to have a renewed agreement with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to transcribe oral histories, said Early Langley, RMR, a freelance court reporter from Danville, Calif., who chairs NCRFs Board of Trustees.
  • In order to remember this tragic time in history, we must understand the dire circumstances of these Holocaust victims.
  • NCRF and the Museum first partnered in 2014 to enlist the help of NCRA members to transcribe histories.
  • As alivingmemorial to the Holocaust, the Museum serves to inspire citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.

The Florida Holocaust Museum Releases Statement Following Antisemitic Attack Overnight

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Saint Petersburg, Florida, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Early this morning, The Florida Holocaust Museum learned it had been targeted by antisemitic vandals who painted swastikas upon its walls with the words, The Jews are guilty.

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  • Saint Petersburg, Florida, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Early this morning, The Florida Holocaust Museum learned it had been targeted by antisemitic vandals who painted swastikas upon its walls with the words, The Jews are guilty.
  • This act of hatred demonstrates that the work of the Florida Holocaust Museum is more important than ever, said Elizabeth Gelman, Executive Director of The Florida Holocaust Museum.
  • Michael Igel, Chairman of the Board, added: As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, this attack on the Museum is not just repugnant.
  • One of the largest Holocaust museums in the country, and one of three nationally accredited Holocaust museums, The Florida Holocaust Museum honors the memory of millions of men, women and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust.

"It Started With Words" - Holocaust Survivors Give Stunning Testimonies To Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

"The Holocaust started with words," said Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference.

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  • "The Holocaust started with words," said Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference.
  • These words alienated, belittled, and shocked; but worse, these words gave birth to the horrific massacre of six million Jews.
  • The #ItStartedWithWords campaign will show through first-hand survivor testimony that the Holocaust didn't come out of nowhere.
  • So, it's important for younger generations to hear their stories and learn about the events that led up to the Holocaust.

"It Started With Words" - Holocaust Survivors Give Stunning Testimonies To Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

"The Holocaust started with words," said Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference.

Key Points: 
  • "The Holocaust started with words," said Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference.
  • These words alienated, belittled, and shocked; but worse, these words gave birth to the horrific massacre of six million Jews.
  • The #ItStartedWithWords campaign will show through first-hand survivor testimony that the Holocaust didn't come out of nowhere.
  • So, it's important for younger generations to hear their stories and learn about the events that led up to the Holocaust.

International March of the Living pays tribute to medical resistance and heroes of the Holocaust in symposium dedicated to "Medicine and Morality"

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

The program will include testimony from survivors who were both persecuted by Nazi doctors as well as saved by medical professionals during the Holocaust.

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  • The program will include testimony from survivors who were both persecuted by Nazi doctors as well as saved by medical professionals during the Holocaust.
  • It will also feature world renowned medical professionals and researchers who will discuss medical resistance during the Holocaust, the legacy of Nazi medicine and what the Holocaust can teach us about the ethics of care.
  • Participating organizations includethe World Medical Association,Department of Education of the UNESCO Chair of Bioethics, Israeli Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Indian Medical Association, South African Medical Association and many others.
  • From a nation that was condemned to death and destruction during the Holocaust, we are a people engaged in preserving life".

International March of the Living pays tribute to medical resistance and heroes of the Holocaust in symposium dedicated to "Medicine and Morality"

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 1, 2021

The program will include testimony from survivors who were both persecuted by Nazi doctors as well as saved by medical professionals during the Holocaust.

Key Points: 
  • The program will include testimony from survivors who were both persecuted by Nazi doctors as well as saved by medical professionals during the Holocaust.
  • It will also feature world renowned medical professionals and researchers who will discuss medical resistance during the Holocaust, the legacy of Nazi medicine and what the Holocaust can teach us about the ethics of care.
  • Participating organizations includethe World Medical Association,Department of Education of the UNESCO Chair of Bioethics, Israeli Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Indian Medical Association, South African Medical Association and many others.
  • From a nation that was condemned to death and destruction during the Holocaust, we are a people engaged in preserving life".

Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat and US Department of Justice's Office of Special Investigations to Receive United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 2021 Elie Wiesel Award

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Friday, March 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will confer its highest honor, the Elie Wiesel Award , on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat and the US Department of Justice's Office of Special Investigations (OSI, now the Human Rights and Special Prosecution Section).

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  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will confer its highest honor, the Elie Wiesel Award , on Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat and the US Department of Justice's Office of Special Investigations (OSI, now the Human Rights and Special Prosecution Section).
  • Serving four additional presidential administrations, Ambassador Eizenstat has led tireless efforts to secure justice for survivors.
  • Elie Wiesel, the Museum's founding chairman, was the first recipient of the award, which was subsequently named in his honor.
  • A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.

The Galien Foundation Announces Webinars To Explore the Intersection of Ethics and Global Health

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12:00pm-1:00pm EST, The Galien Foundation will host the first session in the series titled, "Ethics & Economics: COVID-19 at the Crossroads of Global Health."

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  • On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12:00pm-1:00pm EST, The Galien Foundation will host the first session in the series titled, "Ethics & Economics: COVID-19 at the Crossroads of Global Health."
  • This discussion will be moderated by Kenneth Moch, Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Center for Global Health Innovation and Global Health Crisis Coordination Center.
  • From November 10-11, 2021, The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, the CURA Foundation and The Galien Foundation will host the annual Jerusalem Ethics Forum.
  • The Galien Foundation fosters, recognizes and rewards excellence in scientific innovation to improve the state of human health.