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Children of Auschwitz survivors bring stories to Challenger Center
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 7 months agoIt was 83 years ago, in 1940, that the Auschwitz concentration camp was opened. During the 5 years...
A dream come true: 1945 letter from Mickey Kor expresses longing for new life in America
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSep. 29—More than a year ago, when a freelance journalist in New York contacted Alex Kor to tell him about a letter written by Kor's father in September 1945, Alex's response was, "I think you're ...
'Eva's Peace Garden' mural to be unveiled Sunday
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 1—"Eva's Peace Garden", a mural by Terre Haute artist, Becky Hochhalter, will be unveiled to the public at 1 p.m. Sunday. The mural represents the "journey to peace and will incorporate ...
'A Blessing, Not a Burden'
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 6 months agoNov. 27—For the past few years, Alex Kor had been talking about writing a book dedicated to his late parents — Holocaust survivors Eva and Mickey Kor — as part of his effort to continue their ...
Athletes against antisemitism consortium launched
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo Sports· 9 months agoAug. 2—The Benjamin Ferencz Institute for Ethics, Human Rights and the Holocaust and CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center have launched a new consortium for athletes to raise awareness ...
Eva Kor's colorful scarves showcased in new CANDLES exhibit
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 12—A new exhibit at the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center features vibrant, colorful scarves — most including the color blue — hanging on a wall painted bright yellow. The exhibit ...
Creating a unique garden for Eva
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 9—As visitors exit CANDLES Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Terre Haute, they are greeted with a unique mural. It is entitled Eva's Peace Garden, dedicated to Eva Kor, the museum's ...
New CANDLES exhibit highlights activism
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 18—CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center recently debuted a new exhibit panel highlighting Eva Kor's activism. The vinyl panel has both color and black & white photos of Eva's various ...
New book aims to educate kids on Eva Kor's life, Holocaust
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 2—Michigan author Danica Davidson learned about the Holocaust as a young girl, growing up in California. Her father explained to his daughter the history of the Nazis' systematic killing ...
Friday is 'Eva Education Day' throughout Indiana
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 23—Friday is "Eva Education Day/International Holocaust Remembrance Day" across the state of Indiana as proclaimed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. "On International Holocaust Remembrance Day and ...
