Sep 15 - Jan 30
This permanent exhibition presents the history of the Holocaust through artifacts and stories of Atlanta area Holocaust Survivors.
The story of Jewish Atlanta began as it did in many other Southern towns, but its narrative would take dramatic turns as Atlanta became a stage for regional, national, and international events over the next 170 years.
Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore an intimate behind-the-scenes access to Roosevelt High School.
Hank tells the story of his parents, Nora and Joel Lewin who were married in Kovno, Lithuania, and endured seperation and several concentration camps to survive the holocaust. He remembers Gideon, a brother he never knew who was killed in Auschwitz at the age of two.
Join us for our next Historic Jewish Atlanta Tour with a one-of-a-kind trolley tour of the Jewish connection to Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement! Explore the role Jewish institutions played in the fight for integration with tour stops at The Temple, Prior Tire, the Rich’s Building, the Peachtree Manor Hotel, and the American Motor Hotel.
Even though school was illegal in Romania for jews in 1941, Alfred and two friends started their own course of studies and were later tutored by teachers within the ghetto. His academic prowess, ability to learn multiple languages and musical talents proved pivotal to his survival. Alfred Schneider overcame many challenges after the Holocaust as he laid the foundations for a new life.
Plunge into historic Jewish Atlanta with exclusive tours of some of the city's most significant sites! Join us as we explore Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill. Once the largest employer in Atlanta, the Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill is now loft apartments and condos. Explore the Jewish history of the factory and how it gave rise to Cabbagetown and also Georgia Tech.
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The Lillian and A.J. Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education offers guided tours of our Holocaust Galleries as well as pre and post visit curriculum for educators.
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This website is supported by a generous gift from the Jerry and Dulcy Rosenberg Family in honor of Elinor Rosenberg Breman.