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Tennessee State Day of Remembrance Ceremony 2013
April 30th, 2013
Survivors, families, friends and supporters gathered together on April 8, 2013 to commemorate the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust as well as the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. The ceremony was held in the State capitol.
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The Roberston County Players Present Anne Frank
April 18th, 2013
The Robertson County Players performed the Diary of Anne Frank on April 18, 19, 20,21, 26,and 27th. Middle School students from around the county had the opportunity to listen to hidden child, Frances Cutler Hahn's story and ask questions about the
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Day of Remembrance 2013
March 11th, 2013
Please make plans to join us for the annual Tennessee Holocaust Day of Remembrance, Monday, April 8, 2013 at Legislative Plaza in Room #LP12 at 3:00 PM, hosted by the Tennessee Holocaust Commission.
This year's
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Echoes and Reflections Workshop Huge Success
February 14th, 2013
On February 13th, thirty east Tennessee educators spent the day working with experts from the Tennessee Holocaust Commission, the Anti-Defamation League, and the USC Shoah Foundation learning to incorporate visual history testimony from survivors,
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2013 Belz-Lipman Award Winners Announced
February 11th, 2013
Tennessee Holocaust Commission announces the winners of the 2013 Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator Award
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The Tennessee Holocaust Commission (THC) announced today the winners of the 2013 Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator
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Apply for Summer Seminars
November 15th, 2012
The Tennessee Holocaust Commission Seminar for Holocaust Education, is an interactive intensive learning opportunity geared to the specific curricular and pedagogical needs of educators. This seven day seminar experience includes two summer
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Echoes and Reflections Workshop February 15
November 5th, 2012
The Tennessee Holocaust Commission,
The Anti-Defamation League,
& The USC Shoah Foundation
Present
ECHOES and REFLECTIONS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
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Please click here for
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Record Breaking Attendance at Nashville Conference
November 1st, 2012
Record Breaking Attendance at Irvin and Elizabeth Limor Nashville Holocaust Conference. Click here to view WSMV's coverage of the conference on October 30th.
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Nashville Educational Conference - Materials
October 30th, 2012
The Nashville, Irvin and Elizabeth Limor Educational Outreach Program.
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Memphis Educational Conference - Materials
October 29th, 2012
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Apply for Belz-Lipman Educator of The Year Grant
October 16th, 2012
Be recognized for your hard work and efforts in the classroom! Apply for the Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator of the Year Award and win a $1,500 grant.
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Kaminsky Selected to Attend Jan Karski Institute
July 8th, 2012
Executive Director Danielle Kahane-Kaminsky attended the The Jan Karski Institute for Holocaust Education at Georgetown University. The program was geared to the specific curricular and pedagogical needs of educators. The course was held on the campus of
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15 Tennessee Educators Return from USSHM
June 4th, 2012
Fifteen teachers from around the state accompanied Executive Director, Danielle Kahane-Kaminsky to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum from June 4th to the 7th. The generous support of the Niswonger Foundation and an anonymous donor allowed us to
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Tennessee State Day of Remembrance Ceremony 2012
April 2nd, 2012
Survivors, families, friends and supporters gathered together on April 2, 2012 to commemorate the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust as well as the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. The ceremony was held in Legislative Plaza and began
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Belz-Lipman Reunion
April 2nd, 2012
A Reunion for Belz-Lipman Educators was held on April 2nd and 3rd to honor the 69 recipients of the Belz-Lipman Award since it’s inception in 1995. The reunion events began with the TN State Day of Remembrance ceremony, held at Legislative Plaza
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Cumberland County Playhouse Hosts Anne Frank
March 7th, 2012
In a collaborative effort to raise awareness across Tennessee about the Holocaust, the Tennessee Holocaust Commission, the Cumberland County Playhouse and the Nashville Ballet presented three performances of the ballet Anne Frank along with dramatic
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Holocaust Memories Film Archive Project
March 2nd, 2012
With the recent passing of three prominent Tennessee Holocaust Survivors, the urgency to maintain the legacy of their eyewitness testimony along with all information stored in the Tennessee State Archives is essential. Therefore, the Tennessee
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2012 Belz-Lipman Award Winners Announced
February 13th, 2012
Tennessee Holocaust Commission
Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator Award Winners 2011-2012
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Since 1995 the THC has sponsored the Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator Award. Established by Memphis entrepreneurs and
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Belz-Lipman Reunion Event: 04/02/2012 - 04/03/2012
February 12th, 2012
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Anne Frank Ballet - Fundraising Event 05/07/12
February 11th, 2012
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Two Upcoming East TN Educational Conferences
February 10th, 2012
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MTSU Presentation - Living On in the Classroom
November 8th, 2011
The Tennessee Holocaust Commission was invited to present at the Tenth Biennial MTSU International Holocaust Studies Conference: Global Perspectives on the Holocaust. On Saturday, October 22, 2011, the Commission Executive Director, Danielle
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Washington D.C. Summer Seminar 2012 - Apply Now
November 7th, 2011
Left Click the Application form to fill out printable form.
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Memphis Educational Conference - Materials
October 27th, 2011
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Nashville Educational Conference - Materials
October 25th, 2011
The Nashville, Irvin and Elizabeth Limor Educational Outreach Program.
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Belz-Lipman Award Applications Now Being Accepted
October 7th, 2011
Click Here for Application
To apply for the prestigious Belz-Lipman Award please fill out our application form and send it to the following address:
Tennessee Holocaust Commission
Attn: Belz-Lipman Application
2417 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN
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2010-2011 A Year in Review - Newsletter
July 30th, 2011
To view the Year In Review 2010-2011 Newsletter please CLICK HERE.
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Memphis City Council Names Street In Honor Of Holo
July 5th, 2011
On July 5, 2011 the Memphis City Council recognized Stefan and Hesia (Henrietta) Diament as exemplary citizens of the city of Memphis by adopting a resolution to dedicate North Third Street between A.W. Willis Avenue and Saffarans Street as "Stefan and Hesia
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THC Takes Teachers to Washington D.C.
June 9th, 2011
Washinton D.C. 2011 Seminar
Seven teachers from around the state accompanied Danielle Kahane-Kaminsky and Dr. Paul Fleming on a three day trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum from June 7th to the 9th. The generous support of Ms. Lilian
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Belz-Lipman Award Winners Announced
May 3rd, 2011
Tennessee Holocaust Commission
Winners of the 2010/2011
Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator Award
Since 1995 the THC has sponsored the Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator Award. Established by Memphis entrepreneurs and philanthropists Jack A. Belz
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TN State Annual Days of Remembrance Ceremony
May 3rd, 2011
Tennessee State Day of Remembrance Ceremony
May 3, 2011
Survivors, families, friends and supporters gathered together on May 3, 2011 to commemorate the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust as well as the millions of other victims of
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“Living On” Exhibit Debuts In Bialystok, Poland
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In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Political Counselor Dan Sainz spoke at the University of Bialystok opening with the "Living On" photo exhibit. The exhibit consists of portraits of Holocaust survivors living in Tennessee. "We
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Commission Update, April - June 2010
June 21st, 2010
Check out our recent update for news on business, events, and staff at the Tennessee Holocaust Commission:
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