Artificial intelligence has opened new opportunities for learning, communication, and research. Yet the same technology is also being used to spread falsehoods, manipulate images and voices, and fuel dangerous movements […]
Pauline Getzoyan and Esther Kalajian will explore the history of the Armenian Genocide and its lasting impact on survivors, their descendants, and the Armenian American community in Rhode Island. Through […]
Holocaust Diaries: Memory, Testimony, and History Lecture by Professor Alexandra Garbarini, Williams College Join us as we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a lecture by Professor Alexandra Garbarini, whose […]
Understanding the Mischlinge: Identity, Exclusion, and Resilience in the Third Reich The Mischlinge Exposé weaves a multimedia tapestry around a little-known aspect of the Holocaust: the Mischlinge (a derogatory Nazi […]
Join us for an exciting evening of community, games, and fun in support of the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center. Your sponsorship will help ensure that our Center continues to […]
Hosted by Martha Jamgochian Join us for a special evening at the Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island. Explore exhibits that tell the story of Armenian history, culture, and survival, and learn about the Association’s vital work in preserving memory for future generations. This visit offers a rare opportunity to connect local history with global […]
Join historian Andrew Sperling, PhD, Director of Academic Initiatives at the American Jewish Historical Society, for a dynamic virtual, cost-free workshop made possible through the generosity of the Jordan Frank Family Foundation. This session offers clear, practical tools to understand and respond to antisemitism today, with an emphasis on real classroom scenarios, media literacy, and […]
What can maps reveal about genocide? Dr. Anne Kelly Knowles, a pioneer in applying geographic information systems (GIS) to Holocaust studies, will show how geography shaped both victims’ experiences and perpetrators’ actions. A co-founder of the Holocaust Geographies Collaborative and editor of Geographies of the Holocaust (2014), she uses innovative mapping and analysis to uncover […]
with Dr. Jean-Marie Higiro, Western New England University How can words and images fuel mass violence, and later shape how it is remembered? Dr. Jean-Marie Higiro, a survivor and scholar, will examine the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the power of media campaigns in inciting violence, and the ongoing struggles and resilience of post-genocide […]
Join us for a screening of Joshua Oppenheimer’s acclaimed documentary The Look of Silence. The film follows an Indonesian man confronting the people responsible for the murder of his brother during the 1965–66 mass killings in Indonesia. Through these encounters, the film explores themes of memory, silence, and the struggle for truth and reconciliation in […]
Join us for a lecture with Justyna Matkowska, who will speak on the experiences of Jews who found shelter and support among Roma communities during the Holocaust. Her lecture explores themes of resilience, solidarity, and the complexity of human choices under Nazi persecution. Dr. Justyna Matkowska is a scholar of Holocaust history whose work focuses […]
Join the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center for our annual Yom HaShoah commemoration. Together we will honor the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, recognize survivors and their families, and reflect on the importance of remembrance in our own time. The evening will include testimony, readings, and community participation as we […]