NEXT GENERATIONS

Next Generations is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by children of Holocaust Survivors, educators and others who care about social injustice with the vision of empowering future generations to be the messenger for all Survivors and keep their authentic voices alive.

NEXT GENERATIONS is excited to present their fall showcase of events – all on the digital Zoom platform.

All programs are being offered at no cost to you. However, you must register individually for each program. Space is limited, so please RSVP soon.

Current schedule, details, & registration: Holocaust Learning Experience​​​​​​

North Carolina Council on the Holocaust Educator Workshops​

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Workshops listed here:   https://ncholocaustcouncilworkshops.org/​​​​

Certification in Holocaust Pedagogy 2026-2027​

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Applications to join the next cohort are now open!

We are thrilled to share that the application process for the 2026–2027 Certification in Holocaust Pedagogy (CHP) cohort is now open!

Our CHP program provides intensive training on how to teach the Holocaust in secondary schools. Over the course of ten months, participants will engage in historical and pedagogical learning before completing final projects that demonstrate implementation of content and strategies learned. The program culminates with an optional travel study experience in Poland. To learn more and to apply, click the button below. If you have any questions, please email cunninghamk@queens.edu.
https://stangreensponcenter.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=861ff29ad053cb70cd38a9c3f&id=569ecdcf90&e=afbe0267e6
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​​The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights

​Programs: https://www.toli.us/programs/

ANNUAL CHAPEL HILL-DURHAM AREA YOM HASHOAH HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
COMMEMORATION​

Sunday, April 19, 3-5pm
Beth El Synagogue (1004 Watts St., Durham 27701)

An afternoon of History, Candle lighting, Music, & Prayer 
Featuring a special presentation of "The Story & Survival of
Teresa Allerhand Poleski and Maurycy Pufeles"
by Stephanie Poleski

This program is a partnership between Jewish for Good, Beth El Synagogue, Judea Reform Congregation, Kehillah Synagogue, and members of the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Community.​​​

Courage in the Classroom​

​Sunday, May 3 at 11am
Chapel Hill Public Library
100 Library Drive, Meeting Room A

 The Holocaust Speakers Bureau invites you to our upcoming event honoring two local Holocaust survivors, Renee Fink and Lex Silbiger, and  presentation of the 2026 Holocaust Educator of the Year Award to Erin Bryant.

Free Admission. Limited Space.

RSVP (& for more information): holocaustspeakersbureau@gmail.com

 Film Screening (10 minutes)
"Tracks: Stumbling Stones Amsterdam" This heartfelt and beautifully shot documentary explores the laying of "Stolpersteine" memorial stones honoring Holocaust victims, installed in front of the homes along the central canals in Amsterdam. Both of our survivors have placed stolpersteine in Holland.

Followed by:
Presentation of the 2026 Holocaust Educator of the Year Award to Erin Bryant​​​

First Person: Conversations with Holocaust Survivors

https://www.ushmm.org/watch/first-person

First Person is a monthly (select Wednesdays at 1pmET) hour-long discussion featuring a live interview between journalist Bill Benson and a survivor and including questions from the audience, available on the Museum’s YouTube channel. It is made possible through generous support from the Louis Franklin Smith Foundation, with additional funding from the Arlene and Daniel Fisher Foundation.

Join Holocaust survivors for live First Person conversations as they share their experiences in their own words. By viewing First Person testimony students are exposed to the diversity of experiences of Holocaust survivors.

See link above for upcoming conversations.​​​​

Teaching Guide for First Person: Conversations with a Survivor

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
ushmm.org

Visit the museum’s website for programs: ushmm.org/online-calendar