Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery

07/16/2026

EXHIBIT "HISTORIES IN HAND" CLOSES TOMORROW

The Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery’s current exhibit, Histories in Hand, will be coming down to make way for a new exhibit. The last day it will be available to the public will be FRIDAY, JULY 17. The gallery will then be closed until mid-August while a new exhibit is being installed.

Location:
Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery
(inside our main JFCS building)
8540 Baycenter Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Gallery Hours:
Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Groups may book a tour for a convenient time by contacting [email protected]

If you’ve not viewed this powerful exhibit or want to revisit it one more time, these are the last few weeks for you to do so. For more information about Histories in Hand, visit ResistHateJax.com.

07/10/2026

LAST CHANCE TO VIEW THE EXHIBIT "HISTORIES IN HAND"

The Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery’s current exhibit, Histories in Hand, will be coming down to make way for a new exhibit. The last day it will be available to the public will be FRIDAY, JULY 17. The gallery will then be closed until mid-August while a new exhibit is being installed.

Location:
Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery
(inside our main JFCS building)
8540 Baycenter Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Gallery Hours:
Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Groups may book a tour for a convenient time by contacting [email protected]

This exhibit features intimate photographs of cherished objects from Jacksonville-based Holocaust Survivors and Second and Third generation descendants. Through these meaningful artifacts, "Histories in Hand" honors memory, family, identity, resilience, and the enduring legacy of the Holocaust.

If you’ve not viewed this powerful exhibit or want to revisit it one more time, these are the last few weeks for you to do so. For more information about Histories in Hand, visit ResistHateJax.com.

06/03/2026

📣COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: “WHEN THE RABBIS CAME TO TOWN” DEBUTS AT THE WATERWORKS 📣

Guests who have previously experienced our “We Could Not Be Silent” exhibit will recognize the history, memory, and moral courage that come together in "When The Rabbis Came to Town", a world premiere stage performance honoring Rabbi Allen Secher.

On June 17, 1964, Rabbi Secher answered an emergency appeal from Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and traveled to St. Augustine to join civil rights protests facing violent attacks, fire bombings, and death threats. The next day, he and 15 fellow rabbis were arrested during a prayer service at the segregated Monson Motel, marking the largest arrest of rabbis in American history.

This powerful performance features actor Adam Bell portraying Rabbi Secher’s eight-decade fight against racism and antisemitism. Immediately following, the two will take the stage for a discussion reflecting on Rabbi Secher’s arrest, his lifelong human rights work, and his continued commitment to confronting hate.

In addition to the 6pm performance, a private reception with Rabbi Secher will be held at The Waterworks at noon the same day. Reservations are required, and space is limited to 30 guests.

📍 The Waterworks, 184 San Marcos Avenue, St. Augustine

🕕 June 17 at 6pm

🎟️ Tickets for 6pm performance only: https://bit.ly/4dIWGWc

🎟️ Exclusive VIP tickets (includes reception at noon and 6pm performance): https://bit.ly/43c3pC4

These events are a co-production of the St. Augustine Film Society and the Heartland Independent Film and Drama Forum, both 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Donations to help support the cost of this production are welcome. For more information contact [email protected] or call (231) 720-0930.

04/17/2026

Thank you Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus for allowing us to share Pam's story with your students!

04/14/2026

On this solemn day, Yom HaShoah, we remember those who perished in the Holocaust. 🕯️

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Thank you to Ridgeview High School for welcoming us for a meaningful day of learning and reflection. Andrew shared his grandparents’ story, offering students a powerful and personal connection to the history and lasting impact of the Holocaust.

Students also explored our traveling exhibit, We Could Not Be Silent — a graphic novel that tells the story of a pivotal moment during the Civil Rights Movement right here in Northeast Florida, highlighting the importance of allyship and the role individuals can play in standing up against injustice.

Following last week’s cattle car exhibit on campus, these experiences together created a powerful opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of history and its relevance today.

We appreciate the Ridgeview community for creating space for these important conversations.