Join us for a powerful online program marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Award-winning author Elizabeth Rosner, whose widely acclaimed book Survivor Café explores intergenerational trauma and memory, will be joined by her nephew, Ezra Brettler, a third-generation descendant and member of the JFCS William J. Lowenberg Speakers Bureau.

Join us for the Inaugural Valli Benesch and Bob Tandler Community Lecture with renowned Holocaust scholar Debórah Dwork, author of the new book “Saints and Liars: The Story of Americans Who Saved Refugees from the Nazis.”

Join us for an engaging, small-group conversation that brings the book to life. This one-hour session invites participants to reflect together on key themes, expand on ideas raised during the public program, and build personal connections through shared learning. Whether you’re eager to unpack a particular moment in the text or simply want to hear how others experienced the story, this discussion offers an open, thoughtful space to explore the book more deeply and connect with fellow readers.

Presented by the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education, in partnership with State Superintendent Thurmond’s “Education to End Hate Initiative.”
The Institute provides California school and district teams with evidence-based instructional and culture-building strategies that foster safe, inclusive, and equitable school communities.

Meet the voices behind the book as authors Cindy Schweich Handler and Harry H. Handler join us for an intimate, thought-provoking conversation about their work and the family history that inspired it.

Join us for a special summer session held in honor of Pride Month.

This gathering features an author conversation with Alexis Herr, whose work invites powerful reflection on identity, memory, and the ongoing relevance of Holocaust history. The evening will include a guided discussion led by Ron Glait, Director of Community Education, creating space for thoughtful dialogue and personal connection.