Professional Development opportunities for school systems and school staffs are on-going and can be tailored to the needs of your educational community. A few possibilities within the Virginia Holocaust Museum are:

  • Full day workshops including a tour of the VHM and workshop focusing on the teaching of the Holocaust.
  • Half day workshops including a tour of the VHM and an overview of available educational materials and opportunities for students
  • Workshops delivered by special guests

 

The Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute

The Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute assists educators with their understanding of the Holocaust and genocide. Sessions focus on historical background and pedagogy which link to the Virginia Standards of Learning requirements. TEI is offered in partnership with Longwood University and is funded through generous teacher sponsorships.
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Law Enforcement: Examining Ethics and Leadership

Law Enforcement:  Ethics and Leadership Program focuses on the role of law enforcement during the Holocaust and the role that law enforcement plays in today’s society.  This 4 hour program is ideal for law enforcement at the local, state and federal level and includes:

  • A guided Museum tour
  • Presentation and discussion of the role of law enforcement in the Nazi State
  • An examination on the role of law enforcement in contemporary society

If you are interested in booking this program contact us here.

Upcoming Programs

Holocaust by Bullets In the Occupied Soviet Territories: 90 minute Teacher Webinar

Saturday, November 7th

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Uncover History

Saturday, November 21, 10am-11:30am

Minimum age is 16 (12 with an adult). This event is free and registration is required.

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Sponsor a TEI Teacher

Help us teach the lessons learned from the Holocaust to students across Virginia and beyond. Please help us improve our teachers’ ability to connect with their students on this vital subject. Learn how you can make a charitable gift to the Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute today.

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Information

2000 E Cary St,
Richmond, VA 23223

P: (804) 257-5400
F: (804) 257-4314
web_contact@vaholocaust.org

Mon–Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat–Sun: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, First day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.

The VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.

Admission is free; free parking available for visitors.

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