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FHM honors the memory of millions of innocent men, women and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust. Petersburg businessman and philanthropist Walter P.
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The Museum is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures the inherent worth and dignity of human life to prevent future genocides. The Florida Holocaust Museum honors the memory the millions of men, women and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust. The Museum is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures the inherent worth and dignity of human life in order to pre

vent future genocides. One of the largest Holocaust museums in the country, the Florida Holocaust Museum is the result of St. Loebenberg’s remarkable journey and vision. Loebenberg escaped N**i Germany in 1939 and served in the United States Army during World War II. Together with a group of local businessmen and community leaders, the concept of a living memorial to those who suffered and perished was conceived. Among the participating individuals were Survivors of the Holocaust and individuals who lost relatives, as well as those who had no personal investment, other than wanting to ensure that such atrocities could never again happen to any group of people. The group enlisted the support of others in the community and were able to involve internationally renowned Holocaust scholars. Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler’s List, joined the Board of Advisors and Elie Wiesel was named Honorary Chairman. The Museum played a critical role in shaping legislation that in 1994 made Florida one of the first states in the nation to mandate Holocaust education in public schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Museum and the Pinellas County School System worked together to create guidelines for K-12 teachers. The guidelines include grade-appropriate instructional goals and bibliography for teaching the Holocaust. These guidelines are used by teachers throughout the nation as well as in Florida.

08/26/2026

Join us Sundays at 1:00 p.m. for live testimonies from Holocaust Survivors and their descendants, included with your admission to The FHM, on The Museum's Third Floor.

David Baras is the son of Holocaust Survivors and speaks about his parents’ experiences and their effects on him and his family. His mother, Viola Baras, survived three concentration camps and a death march during the Holocaust. This Sunday, August 30, join us as David tells Viola's story.

Learn more at: https://www.thefhm.org/event/voices-of-survival-david-baras/

08/25/2026

Before Tropicana Field, there was the Gas Plant Neighborhood—a thriving Black community displaced in the name of progress. Razed shares the powerful first-hand stories of those who lost their homes and challenges us to consider the true cost of redevelopment.

Following the screening, join filmmaker Andrew Lee for a panel discussion with Gwendolyn Reese (producer, historian, former resident, and cast member), Sandy Katz Brasch (daughter of the owners of Katz Grocery, a Jewish-owned business in the Gas Plant Neighborhood), and former resident Carlos Lovett as they reflect on the neighborhood’s legacy, the impact of displacement, and the importance of preserving community history.

Razed: A Film About The Gas Plant Neighborhood
FREE Film Screening and Panel Discussion
September 30 | 6:30 p.m. | The FHM
TheFHM.org/Razed

08/19/2026

Join us Sundays at 1:00 p.m. for live testimonies from Holocaust Survivors and their descendants, included with your admission to The FHM, on The Museum's Third Floor.

Born in Przemysl, Poland in 1935, John Rinde and his family lost their toy factory and apartment after the Soviet invasion in 1939, then endured the Lvov ghetto under German occupation. His mother smuggled the family out using false papers to live as Polish Catholics in Lublin. This Sunday, August 23, John Rinde will share his story.

Learn more at: https://www.thefhm.org/event/voices-of-survival-john-rinde/

08/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special screening of Among Neighbors, followed by a talkback with director Yoav Potash!

Special thanks to our community partner, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, for helping make this event possible.

Visit TheFHM.org/Events to join us at our next event.

08/11/2026

Join us Sundays at 1:00 p.m. for live testimonies from Holocaust Survivors and their descendants, included with your admission to The FHM, on The Museum's Third Floor.

This Sunday, August 16, Halina Herman shares her story of survival as a hidden child during the Holocaust.

Plan your visit at TheFHM.org/Visit.

08/07/2026

Beginning on August 16, join us on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. to hear stories from Holocaust Survivors and their descendants, live and in-person.

These events are included with your admission to The FHM, and will take place on The Museum's Third Floor. Stay tuned to hear more about our upcoming speakers!

Plan your visit at TheFHM.org/Visit.

08/06/2026

Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, family members of Holocaust Survivors, Clergy, and interested community members are invited to join us for a special workshop on August 24.

The FHM, LCSW Diane H. Mandell (Family Counseling and Telecounseling Florida), Rabbi Jessica Shimberg (Holding The Fringes) and Survivor Dr. Halina Herman DDS, Ph.D will share strategies and topics to further your education on empathetic best practices for assisting aging Survivors in optimizing their quality of life.

Lunch and admission to The Museum will be provided.

Trauma-Informed Support for Holocaust Survivors
August 24 | 12:00 p.m. | $20 | The FHM
Learn more and reserve tickets: https://www.thefhm.org/event/trauma-informed-support-for-holocaust-survivors/

08/05/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that creating a will protects the people you love and ensures the values that have guided your life continue to make a difference.

For many of us, our greatest legacy is measured not by what we leave behind, but by the lives we touch.

After providing for your family and loved ones, consider including a charitable organization that reflects your values as part of your estate plan. A gift in your will, no matter the size, can help ensure that future generations continue to learn, grow, and benefit from causes that matter deeply to you.

At The Florida Holocaust Museum, legacy gifts help preserve the stories of Holocaust Survivors, educate students and communities, and inspire future generations to confront hatred and stand up for human dignity.

Your values can become your legacy. Consider making The FHM a part of your legacy and join our Legacy of Hope Society. Contact Development@TheFHM to learn more.

08/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for a special FREE film screening and talkback.

Combining magical realism with traditional documentary techniques, Among Neighbors examines the mystery of a small, rural town where people of two different faiths lived side by side for centuries — until the killing began. The film reveals both love and betrayal as it zeroes in on a crime committed among neighbors: the murder of Holocaust survivors in Poland, six months after the end of World War II. The chilling facts revealed in this documentary have led the office of Poland’s nationalist president to call for a ban on the film.

In partnership with the Chaffetz Holocaust Memorial and Education Center & the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Among Neighbors
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | The Ora
6:30 p.m. Film Screening | 8:00 p.m. Talkback with Director Yoav Potash
Learn more and reserve tickets: https://www.thefhm.org/event/among-neighbors/

08/01/2026

Address

55 5th Street S
Saint Petersburg, FL
33701

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17278200100

Website

https://www.TheFHM.org/, https://www.thefhm.org/about/pressroom/

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