The Holocaust is now more than half a century in the past - but it is still very much with us, in the way it has affected the children and grandchildren of its victims and of others connected with one of the most horrific events in world history.

The Sinclair Holocaust Remembrance Committee was formed in 1987. Its purpose was:

• to encourage the study of the Holocaust
• to foster understanding between different cultures
• to work against racism and ethnic prejudice. 

Since its inception this committee annually brings quality speakers and programs to Sinclair to achieve its purpose.

This year's theme is "Hidden Children: Surviving the Holocaust"

Several events (details here soon) will look at the problems faced by persecuted children, then and now: Jewish children who were hidden or protected by non-Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe; and today's children who suffer bullying because they are 'different.' 

Keynote address: time and place to  be announced soon

John Koenigsberg: Experiences of a Young Boy during the Holocaust

 John Koenigsberg was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1937 and speaks extensively at schools and organizations about his experiences as a young boy during the Holocaust.

John uses a PowerPoint presentation to emphasize what happened to the Jews of Holland, his family and his experiences as a hidden child with a Catholic family during the last few years of the War.

His reason to share his story is to educate his audiences to remember and not forget that most terrible period in our history.

This event is free and open to the public.

We will also once again host:

 

Max May Memorial Holocaust Art Contest

Selected pieces from this contest, for students in grades 5-12, will be exhibited in the Sinclair Library during spring quarter 2012; dates to be announced here soon.

You might also like to learn more about the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center, the primary Holocaust-education institution in this area.