Jewish School in Jáchymka

On 21 August, our volunteer Lena travelled to Terezín to help the volunteer office in Terezín with the first implementation of a new workshop called „Between Good and Evil: Roles and Grey Areas“ where they discussed and explored different roles and categories during the Second World War.

Yesterday, Tuesday, 20 August, the Museum of Romani culture held a commemorative act to honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust of the Roma and Sint. This took place at the Holocaust Memorial to the Roma and Sinti in Moravia, Hodonín u Kunštátu.

We stand united in our unwavering support for the Nadácia Milana Šimečku, an organization that has embodied the spirit of human rights, cultural understanding, and democratic values in Slovakia for over 30 years. Named in honor of the revered philosopher and dissident Milan Šimečka, the foundation has tirelessly worked to foster inclusivity, challenge prejudice, and uphold the dignity of every individual in Slovak society.

From July 24-30, 2024, our Anne Frank Youth Network (AFYN) members had the incredible opportunity to attend the AFYN (Re)Act International Youth Forum in Amsterdam and Arnheim, Netherlands. Organized by the Anne Frank Stichting, this event brought together young people from around the world to engage in meaningful workshops and debates.

This Wednesday, Thomas and our volunteer Lena accepted the invitation from Beit Theresienstadt and Memos to attend the closing event of the project “From Prague to Prague – In Max Livni’s Footsteps in Czechia, Poland, and Germany.” During the two-week journey, the group, including participants from Israel and Germany, traced the path of Holocaust survivor Max Livni – from Theresienstadt, through Auschwitz, to Kaufering in Bavaria. 

We have published the newest quarterly newsletter, which brings up-to-date information about our activities, projects and events. In this issue, you will learn more about our educational programs, commemorative events, and new publications that contribute to preserving the memory of Holocaust victims and promoting historical awareness in society.

On 24-27 June 2024, the first of three workshops commemorating the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti took place in Brno. The programme included a visit to the Holocaust Memorial of Roma and Sinti in Hodonín u Kunštátu and the only joint memorial of Jews and Roma located in Brno. The Museum of Romani Culture hosted the workshop. Future workshops will take place in Berlin and Warsaw. The goal of the program is to prepare teachers and museum professionals to work with this topic, and to further educate society. Dana Gabaľová is participating in the workshops on behalf of the Terezín Initiative Institute. She has been working with this topic for a long time, among other endeavors as a curator and co-author of the first version of the exhibition "Lety - The Story of a Forgotten Genocide".