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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center hosts a wide range of public programs throughout the year. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, including the Holocaust, genocide, and contemporary social justice issues; and include panel discussions, live performances, film screenings, and more. Many programs are free with Museum admission or membership, and many past programs can be viewed on the Museum’s YouTube channel.

Links to join online programs are sent to registrants 24 – 48 hours in advance of the start time.

Apr
3
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Book & Author: Dear Miss Perkins – A Story of Frances Perkins’ Efforts to Aid Refugees from Nazi Germany

Discover the extraordinary untold story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, in an inspiring program...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

6:30pm CDT

Members: Free

Apr
6
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Resilience: Preserving History Through Glass and Memory

Born four years after her family was released from American concentration camps, Reiko Fujii has dedicated her career to preserving these st...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

2:30pm CDT

Members: Free

Apr
9
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Book & Author: Fate Unknown: The Last Great Archive of Nazism

Fate Unknown uncovers the powerful, untold story of the International Tracing Service (ITS), the world’s largest and, for many years, most...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

6:30pm CDT

Members: Free

Apr
24
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Ellen V. and Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series | Yom HaShoah Commemoration: 80 Years of Remembrance

Join us for a powerful and reflective evening as we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust. This mile...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

6:30pm CDT

Members: Free

Apr
27
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Film Screening: Unspoken — A Journey of Identity and History

Join us for the powerful and eye-opening documentary Unspoken, a film that uncovers a hidden chapter of history and explores the complex int...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

2:30pm CDT

Members: Free

May
18
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The Thirteen Truths of Superman:A Hero’s Guide to Standing for Truth, Justice, and Our Future

Superman is more than a superhero. He is a symbol of hope, justice, and resistance against tyranny. Created by the children of Jewish refuge...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

2:30pm CDT

Members: Free

May
22
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The Mischlinge Exposé: A Live Musical Performance

Bending personal history with evocative music, Carolyn Enger’s The Mischlinge Exposé encourages audiences to reflect on the power of labe...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

6:30pm CDT

Members: Free

May
29
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LIVE PERFORMANCE: DAVIS PLAYS ELLINGTON

Join Chicago’s Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, and educator Orbert Davis for an unforgettable tribute to jazz legend Duke Ellingto...
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9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Non-Members: Free

6:30pm CDT

Members: Free

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