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Our permanent exhibition, Mapping Our Tears, is an interactive environmental theater keeping alive testimonies from World War II and the Holocaust. Mapping Our Tears is open Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Other hours by appointment To arrange a guided tour please call 513.487.3055 or email info@holocaustandhumanity.org |
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History
Originally the brainchild of an impassioned group of local Holocaust survivors and their families, The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education (CHHE), opened its doors in 2000. Since, CHHE has worked fervently to educate and empower others to learn about and act against injustice, intolerance and indifference. It has evolved to develop and sustain lasting educational experiences for diverse groups and communities throughout Cincinnati and the world. In 2007, CHHE received its official 501(c)(3) status, establishing itself as a newly independent, non-profit organization equipped more than ever to serve, educate and collaborate.
Educational Philosophy
I am a survivor of a concentration camp. My eyes saw what no person should witness: gas chambers built by learned engineers. Children poisoned by educated physicians. Infants killed by trained nurses. Women and babies shot by high school and college graduates. So, I am suspicious of education.
My request is:
Help your children become human. Your efforts must never produce learned monsters, skilled psychopaths or educated Eichmanns. Reading, writing, and arithmetic are important only if they serve to make our children more human.
Sincerely,
Dr. Haim Ginott, Holocaust survivor, child psychologist and author
The educational philosophy of The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education is motivated by Dr. Haim Ginott's urgent request. Personal accounts are used in an effort to understand the lessons of the Holocaust and promote tolerance and social justice. Remembering the millions who are unable to speak, The Center shares the voices of local Holocaust survivors, liberators, refugees, rescuers and other eyewitnesses which offer messages of hope, courage, compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. In addition to preserving the history of local eyewitnesses, The Center draws upon Holocaust scholarship and research from throughout the world for its initiatives.
Equally important to understanding the historical context of the Holocaust is the study of post-Holocaust challenges and their implications for today. Specific emphasis is placed on being accountable for personal choices in order to understand the importance of action and resistance while evaluating the detrimental outcome of silence and indifference. This cultivation of critical thinking and compassion are essential characteristics to developing humane and conscientious citizens of the world.
The Center uses this philosophy to guide its activities and offers the following resources and services:
Originally the brainchild of an impassioned group of local Holocaust survivors and their families, The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education (CHHE), opened its doors in 2000. Since, CHHE has worked fervently to educate and empower others to learn about and act against injustice, intolerance and indifference. It has evolved to develop and sustain lasting educational experiences for diverse groups and communities throughout Cincinnati and the world. In 2007, CHHE received its official 501(c)(3) status, establishing itself as a newly independent, non-profit organization equipped more than ever to serve, educate and collaborate.
Educational Philosophy
I am a survivor of a concentration camp. My eyes saw what no person should witness: gas chambers built by learned engineers. Children poisoned by educated physicians. Infants killed by trained nurses. Women and babies shot by high school and college graduates. So, I am suspicious of education.
My request is:
Help your children become human. Your efforts must never produce learned monsters, skilled psychopaths or educated Eichmanns. Reading, writing, and arithmetic are important only if they serve to make our children more human.
Sincerely,
Dr. Haim Ginott, Holocaust survivor, child psychologist and author
The educational philosophy of The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education is motivated by Dr. Haim Ginott's urgent request. Personal accounts are used in an effort to understand the lessons of the Holocaust and promote tolerance and social justice. Remembering the millions who are unable to speak, The Center shares the voices of local Holocaust survivors, liberators, refugees, rescuers and other eyewitnesses which offer messages of hope, courage, compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. In addition to preserving the history of local eyewitnesses, The Center draws upon Holocaust scholarship and research from throughout the world for its initiatives.
Equally important to understanding the historical context of the Holocaust is the study of post-Holocaust challenges and their implications for today. Specific emphasis is placed on being accountable for personal choices in order to understand the importance of action and resistance while evaluating the detrimental outcome of silence and indifference. This cultivation of critical thinking and compassion are essential characteristics to developing humane and conscientious citizens of the world.
The Center uses this philosophy to guide its activities and offers the following resources and services:
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Executive Committee Mark Weisser President Richard E. Friedman Immediate Past President John Neyer Vice President Brian Szames Vice President and Treasurer Sam Knobler Treasurer Carol Kabel Secretary Mitchel Livingston Tom Smith |
Members Kathy Brinkman John Cohen Werner Coppel Alison Dipilla Darryl Etling Henry Fenichel Stewart Goldman Father Michael Graham Roma Kaltman Marcy Kanter Senator Eric Kearney |
Lilly Kurtz Michael Meyer Myrtis Powell Marc Randolph Jerry Rauh Zahava Rendler Carole Rigaud Judy Spitz Raphael Warren Rep. Tyrone K. Yates |
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The Center's Staff
Sarah L. Weiss, Executive Director – Since joining the staff in 2004 through a local AmeriCorps program, Public Allies, Sarah has passionately and diligently endeavored to establish a highly respected reputation and long-lasting community presence on behalf of the organization. She has taken on a number of roles as a full-time staff member of CHHE, most recently guiding CHHE through its transition into a successful, independent 501(c)(3) organization. Throughout Sarah’s tenure, she has worked to formulate lasting partnerships with organizations and educational facilities locally, nationally and internationally. In 2007 she lead 30 local high school students on an educational journey to Poland and Israel as a part of a collaborative venture between CHHE and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Weiss holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the Teaching the Holocaust and Antisemitism course at the esteemed Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies most recently became a Lerner Fellow through an advanced course sponsored by the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous at Columbia University. She is the 2007 recipient of the Public Allies “Changemaker” award. Sarah was recently elected to the OH Holocaust Council and became a Commissioner for the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission. Furthermore, Sarah brings a personal connection to this work as the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors.
Contact her at sweiss@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3091
Barbara Jean (Bannen) Christensen, Director of Education – Her career has been in social studies education in public schools and universities in Michigan and Ohio. Prior to joining the staff of CHHE, Barbara was the Social Studies Curriculum Manager for Cincinnati Public Schools. To acquire an understanding of how bigotry, tyranny, and apathy resulted in the Holocaust, throughout her career as an educator Barbara arranged for teachers and students from Michigan and Ohio to meet with Holocaust survivors, to study with Holocaust scholars from area universities and colleges, to go to learn from special exhibits on the Holocaust, and to take field trips to local Holocaust centers in their respective states as well as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Barbara instructed the participants to act as carriers of the knowledge they encounter as a result of these experiences and share it with others to memorialize the Holocaust. She encouraged teachers and students to use that knowledge as reasons to act against similar contemporary occurrences of genocide. Barbara continues to work with educators and students in learning about the Holocaust and acting upon the lessons of the Holocaust in her work at CHHE.
Contact her at bchristensen@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3055
Frances Donohue, Program Coordinator – Frances first became involved with the Center as a public relations intern while earning her Bachelors of Communication at the University of Cincinnati. While at UC, Frances took several courses relating to Judaic studies and the Holocaust, sparking her interest in Holocaust education. In her role as Program Coordinator, Frances organizes presentations by members of the Speaker’s Bureau, assists other organizations in securing CHHE’s traveling exhibits, and arranges additional programs. Frances is pleased to have the opportunity to support CHHE’s many endeavors.
Contact her at fdonohue@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3055
Joseph Klingler, Education Coordinator/Public Ally - Joseph received a B.A. in International Studies and Philosophy from Loyola University of Chicago. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Fulbright grant from the U.S. Department of State, through which he spent 10 months teaching English at a Gymnasium in Eltville, Germany. After returning to the United States, he began working as the Editorial Coordinator at The Doe Fund, a large homeless services provider in New York City. Joseph is thrilled to be back in Cincinnati and aims to bring his passion for inclusion, understanding and social justice with him to The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education.
Contact him at jklingler@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3055
Sarah L. Weiss, Executive Director – Since joining the staff in 2004 through a local AmeriCorps program, Public Allies, Sarah has passionately and diligently endeavored to establish a highly respected reputation and long-lasting community presence on behalf of the organization. She has taken on a number of roles as a full-time staff member of CHHE, most recently guiding CHHE through its transition into a successful, independent 501(c)(3) organization. Throughout Sarah’s tenure, she has worked to formulate lasting partnerships with organizations and educational facilities locally, nationally and internationally. In 2007 she lead 30 local high school students on an educational journey to Poland and Israel as a part of a collaborative venture between CHHE and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Weiss holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the Teaching the Holocaust and Antisemitism course at the esteemed Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies most recently became a Lerner Fellow through an advanced course sponsored by the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous at Columbia University. She is the 2007 recipient of the Public Allies “Changemaker” award. Sarah was recently elected to the OH Holocaust Council and became a Commissioner for the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission. Furthermore, Sarah brings a personal connection to this work as the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors.Contact her at sweiss@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3091
Barbara Jean (Bannen) Christensen, Director of Education – Her career has been in social studies education in public schools and universities in Michigan and Ohio. Prior to joining the staff of CHHE, Barbara was the Social Studies Curriculum Manager for Cincinnati Public Schools. To acquire an understanding of how bigotry, tyranny, and apathy resulted in the Holocaust, throughout her career as an educator Barbara arranged for teachers and students from Michigan and Ohio to meet with Holocaust survivors, to study with Holocaust scholars from area universities and colleges, to go to learn from special exhibits on the Holocaust, and to take field trips to local Holocaust centers in their respective states as well as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Barbara instructed the participants to act as carriers of the knowledge they encounter as a result of these experiences and share it with others to memorialize the Holocaust. She encouraged teachers and students to use that knowledge as reasons to act against similar contemporary occurrences of genocide. Barbara continues to work with educators and students in learning about the Holocaust and acting upon the lessons of the Holocaust in her work at CHHE.Contact her at bchristensen@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3055
Frances Donohue, Program Coordinator – Frances first became involved with the Center as a public relations intern while earning her Bachelors of Communication at the University of Cincinnati. While at UC, Frances took several courses relating to Judaic studies and the Holocaust, sparking her interest in Holocaust education. In her role as Program Coordinator, Frances organizes presentations by members of the Speaker’s Bureau, assists other organizations in securing CHHE’s traveling exhibits, and arranges additional programs. Frances is pleased to have the opportunity to support CHHE’s many endeavors.
Contact her at fdonohue@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3055
Joseph Klingler, Education Coordinator/Public Ally - Joseph received a B.A. in International Studies and Philosophy from Loyola University of Chicago. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Fulbright grant from the U.S. Department of State, through which he spent 10 months teaching English at a Gymnasium in Eltville, Germany. After returning to the United States, he began working as the Editorial Coordinator at The Doe Fund, a large homeless services provider in New York City. Joseph is thrilled to be back in Cincinnati and aims to bring his passion for inclusion, understanding and social justice with him to The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education.
Contact him at jklingler@holocaustandhumanity.org or 513.487.3055
Facts and Figures
Annual Budget: $300,000
Funding: CHHE has been privileged with support from funding sources such as Cinergy Foundation, Cintas, The Conference of Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Federated Department Stores Foundation, Fine Arts Fund, The Fisher Family Foundation, Frisch's Big Boy, The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, The Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Kroger Company, Mills Trust Fund of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, National City Bank, The Ohio Humanities Council, PNC Bank, Proctor and Gamble, The State of Ohio, The Stillson Foundation, Time Warner Cable and U.S. Bank. To donate please click here.
Partnerships: At CHHE, we take pride in our ability to cultivate significant and lasting partnerships with myriad community organizations to create, organize and implement educational programming. Collaboration has proven to be a key element in our success and has enabled us to work with numerous organizations such as Bridges for a Just Community, Cincinnati Public Schools, Human Rights Watch, Miami University, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Ohio Humanities Council, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and a variety of additional organizations.
Thanks,
The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education thanks Mahan Advertising, Inc. for helping us launch our new website.
Annual Budget: $300,000
Funding: CHHE has been privileged with support from funding sources such as Cinergy Foundation, Cintas, The Conference of Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Federated Department Stores Foundation, Fine Arts Fund, The Fisher Family Foundation, Frisch's Big Boy, The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, The Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Kroger Company, Mills Trust Fund of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, National City Bank, The Ohio Humanities Council, PNC Bank, Proctor and Gamble, The State of Ohio, The Stillson Foundation, Time Warner Cable and U.S. Bank. To donate please click here.
Partnerships: At CHHE, we take pride in our ability to cultivate significant and lasting partnerships with myriad community organizations to create, organize and implement educational programming. Collaboration has proven to be a key element in our success and has enabled us to work with numerous organizations such as Bridges for a Just Community, Cincinnati Public Schools, Human Rights Watch, Miami University, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Ohio Humanities Council, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and a variety of additional organizations.
Thanks,
The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education thanks Mahan Advertising, Inc. for helping us launch our new website.
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