Tennessee Holocaust Commission

10/08/2026

We are so excited to work with so many of our outstanding Knoxville partners. Please join us on October 20 for this event commemorating two local heroes!

10/03/2026

On October 25, our partners at the Nashville Holocaust Memorial invite you to attend the memorial’s 20th Anniversary Commemoration at 2:00p. This event will honor Shirley Zeitlin and feature child survivor Dr. Mark Olsky. Registration is required:

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10/02/2026

We are so proud of Teacher Fellow Kristin Fitzgerald for being named Overton High School’s Teacher of the Year!! Your dedication is inspiring!

09/22/2026

For All Teachers, please see below an opportunity for your students to contribute to our virtual museum debuting this spring!

09/11/2026

May 5787 be a year of peace, renewal, and sweet new beginnings. Shana Tova!

09/11/2026

08/02/2026

06/23/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Holocaust survivor Rabbi Philip Lazowski. His career as a rabbi, educator, author and pioneer of interfaith dialogue stands as a unflagging testament to the best of humanity. His story of survival, and his close bond with survivor Teddy Winestone, will never leave us. May his memory always be a blessing.

“He lived one of the most profound lives that a person could live, transforming from a child with unimaginable suffering into a life defined by love, gratitude, faith, and purpose. He made us believe in miracles because he genuinely…

06/16/2026

Dear Teachers,

Are you registered for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Belfer Conference this year? If so, we invite you to join Commission staff for a watch party, and join us for a conversation about pedagogical approaches and resources on Thursday, June 25. We hope to see you there!

06/06/2026

Eighty-two years ago the eyes of the world were upon them. Today we still remember the Allies at Normandy.