July

PROGRAM GUIDE

July - December 2024

2024 PROGRAMS

Monday, July 1, 7 p.m.

History Highlights — 28 Days: The Piccadilly Cafeteria Protest

Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m.

Special Exhibition Program — Immigrants, Innovators, and Icons: Jewish Americans and the Fashion Industry

Friday, July 12, 1 p.m.

Summer Survivor Speaker Series

Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m.

History Highlights: Investigating Babyn Yar

Tuesday, July 23, 9 a.m.

Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series — Teaching Ethnic Studies

Tuesday, July 23, 12 p.m.

In the Barrios: Early Mexican American Education in Dallas

Friday, July 26, 1 p.m.

Summer Survivor Speaker Series

AUGUST

Thursday, August 8

6 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Program

Special Exhibition Opening — Hidden History: Recounting the Shanghai Jewish Story

Friday, August 9, 1 p.m.

Summer Survivor Speaker Series

Friday, August 16, 1 p.m.

Summer Survivor Speaker Series

Wednesday, August 21, 7 p.m.

History Highlights: Untold Stories of World War II

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday, September 4, 7 p.m.

Special Exhibition Program — An Unlikely Refuge: The Jews of Shanghai

Sunday, September 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free Admission — Fifth Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, September 15, 2 p.m.

Preserving Family Memories Workshop

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is supported, in part, through the generosity of its members and donors, including Cinemark USA, Inc.; The Lyda Hill Foundation; Harold Simmons Foundation; City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture; The David M. Crowley Foundation; Economic Development and Tourism, State of Texas; The Roy and Esther Barzune Stein Endowment Fund; Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; Katherine C. Carmody Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; and Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.

2024 PROGRAMS

Tuesday, September 17

6 p.m. Reception

7 p.m. Program

Mittelman-Berman Holocaust Education Series – Should the Jews Keep Quiet? With Dr. Rafael Medoff

Tuesday, September 24, 9 a.m. Homeschool Day

Tuesday, September 24

6 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Program

Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series: Luma Mufleh

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 1, 7 p.m.

Civil Discourse Series: The Electoral College

Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m.

History Highlights: Operation LUSTY

Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m.

Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series — Teaching Human Rights

Monday, October 28, 7 p.m.

Enemies of the State: Nazi Persecution of LGBTQ+ People

NOVEMBER

Sunday, November 10, 7 p.m.

Special Exhibition Program — A Shanghai Story: Knocking on the Doors of History

Thursday, November 21, 7 p.m.

A Story of Resilience: Cherokee History, Culture, and the Trail of Tears

DECEMBER

Tuesday, December 3

6 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Program

Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series: Rami Jabara

Thursday, December 5

5:30 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Program 2024 Hope for Humanity

Tuesday, December 10, 9 a.m. Homeschool Day

Monday, December 16, 7 p.m.

History Highlights: Battle of the Bulge

All times listed are Central time zone. All programs are free, unless noted otherwise. Visit DHHRM.org/programs to register.

UPSTANDER FUNK FAMILY SPEAKER SERIES

The Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series showcases individuals and organizations who stand up for human rights on a local, national, or global level.

Named in loving memory of Blanche & Max Goldberg | Fannie & Isaac Funk

Anchor Series Sponsors:

Series Sponsor:

LUMA MUFLEH

Tuesday, September 24, 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

In Person at the Museum

$10 per Person | Free for Members

RAMI JABARA

Tuesday, December 3, 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

In Person at the Museum

$10 per Person | Free for Members

Rami Jabara co-founded the Khalid Jabara Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his sister Victoria after their brother Khalid was tragically murdered in a hate crime in 2016. In the aftermath of this heart-wrenching loss, Rami channeled his grief and anger into a positive force for change. As an experienced oil, gas, and energy attorney based in Dallas, he emerged as a fervent advocate for social and criminal justice reform in Texas, Oklahoma, and across the United States. Rami collaborates with law enforcement agencies to enhance police practices concerning hate and bias-motivated conduct, and he is deeply involved with local organizations dedicated to improving the response to hate crimes. His work in this regard has not only raised awareness but has also facilitated meaningful change in the way communities address and combat hate.

MITTELMAN-BERMAN

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION SERIES

Generously supported by Julie Meetal Berman and Dr. Joseph M. Berman, M.D., in memory of Les and Magda Mittelman.

Should the Jews Keep Quiet?

With Dr. Rafael Medoff

Tuesday, September 17, 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

In Person at the Museum | Free

During World War II, why didn’t the United States welcome Jewish refugees who were fleeing Europe or drop bombs on the railways leading to Auschwitz? Moreover, why didn’t many individual Americans support further action? Dr. Rafael Medoff authored The Jews Should Keep Quiet, which documents how President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressured Rabbi Stephen S. Wise and other prominent Jewish leaders to stifle American Jewish criticism of his policies. Dr. Medoff joins us for a look into the Roosevelt administration’s fateful policies during the Holocaust.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. Rafael Medoff is the founding director of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, located in Washington, D.C., and the author of more than 20 books about the Holocaust, Zionism, and American Jewish history. Dr. Medoff has taught Jewish history at Ohio State University, Purchase College of the State University of New York, and Yeshiva University, among others, and he is a fellow of the Finkler Institute of Holocaust Research at Bar-Ilan University. He is former associate editor of the scholarly journal American Jewish History and has contributed to the Encyclopedia Judaica, Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia, and other leading reference volumes.

CIVIL DISCOURSE SERIES

The Civil Discourse Series presents multiple sides of a thought-provoking topic through respectful discussion. For each event, the Museum convenes a panel of experts to represent various perspectives on an issue related to human and civil rights.

The Electoral College

Tuesday, October 1, 7 p.m. Program

In Person at the Museum | Free

Presented by

The U.S. Electoral College has been highly debated time and time again; over the past 200 years, more than 700 proposals have been introduced in Congress to reform or eliminate the Electoral College. Is it an effective use of the system of checks and balances, or is it an outdated and inaccurate representation of voters in the United States? Join us for a discussion on the history and efficacy of the Electoral College as a key element of our nation’s voting process.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION

HIDDEN HISTORY RECOUNTING THE SHANGHAI JEWISH STORY

ON VIEW AUGUST 9, 2024 - FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Explore the little-known history of the diverse, resettled Jewish community in Shanghai, including Iraqi Jews who arrived in the mid-1800s, Russian Jews who fled pogroms at the turn of the century, and German and Austrian Jews who desperately escaped the Nazis. With most countries limiting or denying entry to Jews during the 1930s, the free port of Shanghai became an unexpected safe haven for Jews fleeing the antisemitic policies and violence in Nazi-controlled Europe.

Hidden History explores this multifaceted history of desperation, loss, and asylum through artifacts, survivor stories, and the photographic lens of prominent American photojournalist Arthur Rothstein, who documented the Shanghai Jewish community in 1946 for the United Nations.

An exhibit by sponsored by Presented by

Supported by

Marsha Gaswirth and Larry Ginsburg

SPECIAL EXHIBITION OPENING: RECOUNTING THE SHANGHAI JEWISH STORY

Thursday, August 8, 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

In Person at the Museum

$10 per Person | Free for Members

Prominent American photojournalist Arthur Rothstein was working for the United Nations at the end of World War II when he traveled through a community of Jewish refugees living in Shanghai, China. Moved by their stories of persecution and displacement in Europe, followed by acceptance and inclusion in China, he documented their lives through a series of photographs. Ann Rothstein Segan, Ph.D., and her husband, Brodie Hefner, join us to share more about Ann’s father and speak about the historical significance of the collection.

AN UNLIKELY REFUGE: THE JEWS OF SHANGHAI

Wednesday, September 4 at 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Between 1933 and 1945, many European Jews attempted to flee German- and Sovietoccupied areas to escape persecution and death. To their dismay, most countries closed their borders to Jewish refugees. One remaining free, open port was Shanghai, whose International Settlements Quarter admitted about 17,000 emigrating Jews. Despite the Japanese occupation due to the Sino-Japanese War, and the unsanitary, dilapidated conditions of the crowded city, Shanghai served as an unexpected safe haven. Historian Dvir Bar-Gal joins us to share more about the arrival of Jewish refugees in the Hongkew District of Shanghai, their relationship with their Chinese neighbors, life under the Japanese occupation, and how the community of refugees adapted to their changing circumstances.

A SHANGHAI STORY: KNOCKING ON THE DOORS OF HISTORY

Sunday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Join us for a stage reading of the play Knocking on the Doors of History and witness the Kaufmann family’s survival in Shanghai and beyond. The play follows the Kaufmann family members, from their experiences during Kristallnacht, a series of pogroms waged against Jewish-owned businesses, synagogues, and homes on November 9 and 10, 1938, in Germany, to the family’s subsequent escape to Shanghai, China, as the last hope for refuge before the outbreak of World War II.

Written by Kari-Anne Innes and Kevin Ostoyich with students at Slippery Rock University, Knocking on the Doors of History is presented in partnership with the Dallas Theater Center as part of the NJTF Remembrance Readings program honoring the victims, survivors and lessons of the Holocaust. May the unique power of theater in performance and education overcome the forces of bigotry, Holocaust denial, and serve as an artistic moral compass for future generations. This program is a collaboration between the Association of Holocaust Organizations, Theatre Communications Group and National Jewish Theater Foundation.

FREE ADMISSION DAY

Fifth Anniversary: Free Admission

Sunday, September 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In honor of the fifth anniversary of the opening of the new Museum, join us for free admission and programming throughout the day.

Generously supported by

JOIN US for an inspirational evening of hope when the Museum celebrates local Holocaust survivors and pays tribute to an outstanding individual who demonstrates a dedication to the improvement of society and an embodiment of the Museum’s mission.

On Thursday, December 5, the Museum will honor Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and documentarian KEN BURNS for his dedication to documenting and preserving history.

Burns has been making documentary films for almost fifty years. Since the Academy Awardnominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Burns has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made, including The Civil War; Baseball; Jazz; The War; The National Parks: America’s Best Idea; Prohibition; The Roosevelts: An Intimate History; The Vietnam War; Country Music; The U.S. and the Holocaust; and, most recently, The American Buffalo.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception

7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

Omni Dallas Hotel

Honorary Chairs

Diane and Hal Brierley

Event Chairs

Lisa and Peter Kraus DHHRM.org/Hope events@dhhrm.org 469-399-5202

Sponsorships start at $6,000. This is a fundraiser event benefiting the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

FREE SUMMER THURSDAYS FOR TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS

The Museum is proud to offer free admission on Thursdays in July and August to public, private, and homeschool teachers, community educators, librarians, school counselors, and a guest.

This is made possible through the generous support of Wells Fargo.

IMMIGRANTS, INNOVATORS, AND ICONS: JEWISH AMERICANS AND THE FASHION INDUSTRY

Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Hear stories of Jewish change-makers in 20th century dress history and explore artifacts from the UNT Texas Fashion Collection. Presented in conjunction with the special exhibition Walk this Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes.

IN THE BARRIOS: EARLY MEXICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION IN DALLAS

Tuesday, July 23 at 12 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Mexican Americans have lived in the area that became Dallas since the 1800s. Following the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, a large Mexican immigration occurred. Migrants settled in areas of Dallas called barrios, such as “Little Mexico,” a bustling community located in what is now Uptown. With this influx, schools were built to serve Mexican American students, including St. Ann’s School, Thomas A. Edison Elementary, and Benito Juarez Elementary. Students from all barrios were sent to study at Crozier Tech, which taught industrial and commercial courses along with traditional classes. Join us to discuss the early development of education for Mexican American students in Dallas, its lasting impact, and the role local organizations are playing in preserving this history for future generations.

Presented in conjunction with the Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series, generously supported by Candy and Ike Brown. Program supported by The Summerlee Foundation.

SUMMER SURVIVOR SPEAKER SERIES

Join us to hear the testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees, and hidden children, as well as second generation speakers.

In Person at the Museum and Virtual via Zoom | Free Select Fridays at 1 p.m. during the summer:

July 12, July 26, August 9, and August 16

ENEMIES OF THE STATE: NAZI PERSECUTION OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE

Monday, October 28 at 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Nascent and vibrant gay communities emerged in Germany at the turn of the 20th century, and human sexuality developed as an area of study in many of the country’s colleges. However, when the Nazis took power, one of their first goals was to dismantle these communities, resulting in the deportations and deaths of thousands of members of the German LGBTQ+ community. In commemoration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Dr. Jake Newsome, founder and director of the Pink Triangle Legacies Project, joins us to share survivor testimonies and untangle the complex motivations of Nazi leaders to combat homosexuality.

A STORY OF RESILIENCE: CHEROKEE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND THE TRAIL OF TEARS

Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Cherokees first encountered Europeans in 1540 upon the arrival of Hernando de Soto in North America. Later, as settlers discovered gold and pushed westward in search of new lands, conflict erupted. The passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830 meant that many indigenous tribes living east of the Mississippi were removed from their land to what was known as Indian Territory. The Cherokee were one of several tribes forcibly relocated during the Trail of Tears. The Cherokee Nation shares a diverse history and culture that continues today. Join educator Kaylee Sixkiller to learn more about the Cherokee Nation and its story of resilience.

HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS

The History Highlights lecture series features Holocaust and human rights topics presented by Museum historians and educators.

28 DAYS: THE PICCADILLY CAFETERIA PROTEST

Monday, July 1 at 7 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom | Free

On May 29, 1964, Clarence Broadnax went to the Piccadilly Cafeteria in downtown Dallas for a late lunch. While waiting in line, he was told by an employee that the Piccadilly did not serve Black people. Broadnax refused to leave and was arrested, returned to the Piccadilly immediately upon his release, and was arrested again. His second return to the restaurant sparked a 28-day protest that ultimately led to the desegregation of the Piccadilly Cafeteria, just before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Join Senior Director of Education Dr. Charlotte Decoster and Ackerman Family Director of Education Latricia Davis for a discussion of the Piccadilly Cafeteria demonstration in the broader context of the Civil Rights Era.

INVESTIGATING BABYN YAR

Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom | Free

Using aerial photographs, ground photographs, and extensive eye-witness testimony, author and historical consultant Martin Dean examined the topography of Babyn Yar, located in modern-day Ukraine, to shed more light on one of the largest mass shootings of Jews in German-occupied Europe. Dean joins us to discuss the Babyn Yar massacre, describe efforts by Jews to flee the city, and recount the Nazis’ attempt to cover up their crimes before hastily retreating from the city.

UNTOLD STORIES FROM WORLD WAR II

Wednesday, August 21 at 7 p.m. | Virtual Via Zoom | Free

Anyone who lived through World War II had a story to tell. From a first-time flyer joining the new Women’s Airforce Service Pilots program, to a Class 1-8 African American soldier shipping out to fight on the Pacific front, many individuals that served in the war took photographs, kept mementos, and retained documents of their time serving their country. Director of Library and Archives Felicia Williamson and Barbara Rabin Chief Education Officer Dr. Sara Abosch-Jacobson will share some little-known stories of Texans who served in the war through recently acquired artifacts in the Museum’s collections.

OPERATION LUSTY

Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom | Free

During World War II, U.S. intelligence teams played a key role by gathering actionable information on enemy aircraft, weapons, and war-related research. In April 1945, Operation LUSTY (“Luftwaffe Secret Technology”) was enacted by the U.S. Army Air Forces with the goal of disarming and collecting German aeronautical equipment and technology for study in the United States. Join Dr. Sara Abosch-Jacobson, the Barbara Rabin chief education officer, and Anne Hanisch, project cataloger, as they share more about Operation LUSTY and its wartime intelligence operations through photographs from the William "Pete" Whaley Family Collection. The collection features Major Whaley through his service in the U.S. Army Air Forces’ 56th Disarmament Squadron from December 1944 to August 1945.

BATTLE OF THE BULGE

Monday, December 16 at 7 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom | Free

By late 1944, the tide of World War II had turned in the Allies’ favor. Germany, determined not to surrender, launched a massive counteroffensive on December 16, aiming to cut through advancing Allied forces in the Ardennes region of Belgium. What became known as the Battle of the Bulge ensued for six weeks in frigid winter weather and became the deadliest battle of the war. Dr. Cameron Zinsou, assistant professor of military history at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, joins us to recount the Battle of the Bulge, the twilight of the German offensive campaign, and the battle's significance as a decisive turning point in the war.

COMMUNITY

WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

PRESERVING FAMILY MEMORIES WORKSHOP

Sunday, September 15 at 2 p.m.

In Person at the Museum

Whether in the attic or boxes under the bed, most of us have family heirlooms, photographs, letters, and artifacts that we value. Preserving these precious items is a challenge and can be expensive. Led by archivists from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museums, this workshop provides commonsense solutions to the most frequent challenges of home preservation.

Participants are encouraged to bring one or two items they wish to preserve. Photos and/or documents are recommended. Please, no bulky items.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Connect with the Museum and our mission by engaging in our learning opportunities for professionals and community groups.

Choose from the options below for a one-time program or curate your own series.

• Holocaust History and Complicity

• Uncovering Dallas Civil Rights

• What is an Upstander?

• Understanding Unconscious Bias

• Texas Upstanders: A Diverse Group

• Slippery Slope During the Holocaust

• Antisemitism: History and Impact

• History Talks

• Artifact Interaction

• Equality and Equity

Programs can be held in person at the Museum, off-site, or virtually, and can be scheduled in conjunction with a tour. For more information, email education@dhhrm.org.

EDUCATORS & STUDENTS PROGRAMS FOR

Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series

Generously supported by Candy and Ike Brown

This series allows educators, librarians, and counselors to connect with the Museum throughout the year on different topics related to the Museum's educational mission and the history in the exhibition. Registration is $20 per session. Scholarships are available for attendees from Title I schools.

Each session comes with: keynote speakers and access to exclusive events, Upstander tote bag, classroom resource kit, access to Upstander Education Database, CPE credit, and free parking.

Teaching Ethnic Studies | Tuesday, July 23

Explore resources and learn new strategies from experienced educators and keynote experts to teach the TEKS-aligned ethnic studies course.

Teaching Human Rights | Saturday, October 19

Join us for resources and strategies to teach human and civil rights. Explore the goals of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with our Museum educators.

HOMESCHOOL DAYS

Tuesday, September 24 at 9 a.m. | Tuesday, December 10 at 9 a.m.

In Person at the Museum | $15 per Person

Join the Education Staff of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for a day of learning for homeschool students. Activities include a tour of the Museum's permanent exhibition, a Dimensions in TestimonySM experience, and an interactive classroom program.

For more information about other professional development programs and options for educators, please email education@dhhrm.org.