As the calendar turned to October, we first paused to observe Yom Kippur.
In honor of the New Year, we would like to remind all of the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Endowment Campaign, a $1 million matching challenge.
Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1 million, doubling your impact to preserve Holocaust history and honor its victims, survivors, and upstanders through exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach.
Don’t miss this chance to make a lasting difference.
Together, we can ensure that the Virginia Holocaust Museum continues to educate, remember, and inspire — for generations to come.
For questions or more information, please reach out to me: sasher@vaholocaust.org.
Free Professional Development Workshops for Educators
This fall we have a robust calendar of free professional development workshops for educators. These programs deepen understanding of Holocaust history and provide classroom-ready resources.
Building Classroom Community Through Civil Discourse
October 22 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | The MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
In partnership with Facing History & Ourselves, this full-day session equips ELA and Social Studies teachers with tools to foster civil discourse, build communities of care, and guide meaningful conversations on identity, justice, and democracy. Includes breakfast, lunch, and educator resources.
➡️ REGISTER HERE! (Deadline: October 15 )
Teaching About Art, Literature, and Music During the Holocaust
October 28 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Virginia Holocaust Museum
This in-depth workshop highlights the richness of Jewish cultural life before and during the Holocaust, and how the arts served as a powerful form of resistance and resilience. Teachers of social studies, English, art, and music will gain curriculum resources to bring these stories into the classroom. Includes breakfast, lunch, and educator resources.
➡️ REGISTER HERE! (Deadline: October 21, )
How Jews Lived: Life Before the Holocaust
November 13 | 10:00 am – 3 pm | Virginia Holocaust Museum
In partnership with Centropa, this workshop focuses on women’s stories and the diversity of Jewish life in prewar Europe. Using 1,200 interviews and 23,000 digitized photographs, educators will explore how Jews lived—not only how they died. Includes breakfast, lunch, and resources.
➡️ REGISTER HERE! (Deadline: November 6 )
Bring Your Students or Team
We welcome field trips for schools, clubs, and organizations. A visit to the Virginia Holocaust Museum offers an unforgettable experience that combines history, reflection, and inspiration.
Benefits for Students
- Free Admission – for all students & chaperones
- Bus Scholarships – to help cover transportation costs
- SOL-Aligned Tours – middle and high school history & social studies
- New Dimensions in Testimony Exhibit – ask questions and get real-time responses from Holocaust survivors through pre-recorded interviews
- Powerful Learning – survivor stories, primary sources, interactive exhibits
- Build Empathy & Understanding – critical lessons for today’s students
Benefits for Groups & Organizations
- Powerful Learning – explore stories of courage, resilience, and survival during one of history’s darkest times
- Team Building – shared reflection fosters empathy, understanding, and meaningful conversation
- Community Impact – demonstrate your company’s commitment to education, diversity, and remembrance
- Cutting-Edge Exhibits – engage with our new Dimensions in Testimony Theater, where you can interact with Holocaust survivors through advanced AI technology
👉 Book Your Group 0r Organization Now!