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In case you missed it: On April 8, 2024, in a program co-hosted with Pellissippi State Community College, we were joined by Survivor Mark Schonwetter and his daughter, Isabella Fiske, to bear witness to his story of surviving the Holocaust in Poland as a young child. Mark and his two daughters are also founders of…

Follow this link to see what was on the agenda with the Tennessee Holocaust Commission Spring of 2024.

In case you missed it: On February 28, 2024, in a program co-hosted with Northeast State Community College, Dr. Michael Berenbaum joined us for a Webinar about “Israel and the Problem of Antisemitism.” Click on the image below to view a recording of the event.

Follow this link to see what was on the agenda with the Tennessee Holocaust Commission Fall of 2023.

Follow this link to see the June 2023 Year in Review Newsletter. We are proud of all we were able to accomplish this year.

The Tennessee Holocaust Commission announced the recipients of the 2023 Belz-Lipman Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education. The winners are: Jordan Bernardini, Germantown, TN Dennis Cox, Mt. Juliet, TN Becci Dixon, Benton, TN Brandon Eldridge, Murfreesboro, TN Allison McSwain, Franklin, TN Educators will receive a $1500 scholarship. These funds can be used to develop new…

The Tennessee Holocaust Commission announced the recipients of the 2022 Belz-Lipman Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education. The winners are: • Susanne Frensley, Nashville School of the Arts, Nashville, TN• Julie Kinder-McMillan, Robertsville Middle School, Oak Ridge, TN• Melanie Smith, South Green High School, Greeneville, TN• Jennifer Underwood, Lincoln County High School, Fayetville, TN Educators…

The Tennessee Holocaust Commission mourns the loss of our dear friend and founding member of the Commission, James (Jimmy) Cannon Gentry, who passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 96. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to countless loved ones.   Jimmy was born in Wyatt Hall…

Mira Kimmelman challenged students to reflect upon the history of the Holocaust and contemporary examples of injustice for over fifty years. The contest continues her work and legacy, asking Tennessee students to create projects that reflect how the lessons of the Holocaust are relevant to current events and their own lives. The contest has both…

The Teacher Fellow program provides exceptional Tennessee educators who have demonstrated both interest and proficiency in teaching the Holocaust with the training, resources, and professional development necessary to further their practice and abilities. These opportunities may include travel to historical sites, ready-made curriculum, exclusive speaking events with survivors and scholars, and support for local programming…