Music the Nazi’s didn’t Want you to Hear at VHM
On May 31st, at 7p.m., the Richmond Symphony & the Virginia Holocaust Museum will present And Their Music Lives On…A Recital Presenting Music by Composers Suppressed by the Nazis.
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Defying the Devil Exhibit at Virginia Holocaust Museum
This month the Virginia Holocaust Museum has a traveling exhibit that tells the story of hundreds of clergy held true to their believes and stood against the Nazi party; Defying the Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews from the Holocaust is a remarkable photographic exhibition that chronicles the compassion of Christian clergymen toward Jews during [...]
A chocolate lovers dream come true
CHOCOHOLIC!, the largest chocolate sampling event for the region and a chocolate lovers dream come true, takes place at the Virginia Holocaust Museum on Thursday, February 10 from 6-9PM. Tickets start at $50 and all proceeds go to CHIP of Greater Richmond.
A Blessing to One Another: John Paul II and the Jewish People
The Virginia Holocaust Museum will be opening A Blessing to One Another: John Paul II and the Jewish People, an exhibit examining how the life experience of the Pope inspired his commitment to tolerance, on January 24th: The exhibit title is drawn from John Paul’s appeal on the 50th of the uprising of Jews in [...]
Diplomats of Mercy, Pierre Sauvage at Virginia Holocaust Museum
THe new exhibit Diplomats of Mercy, which focuses on the effort to secure safety for thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, opens at The Virginia Holocaust Museum this Sunday, October 3rd, at 7PM. Along with the opening, the VHM will also welcomes Pierre Sauvage who will be on hand to discuss his own experience of [...]
Westboro at the Holocaust Museum
geistweg has a set of photos from todays protest & counter-protest outside of the Holocaust Museum.
Are you ready for the 5th Annual Chocoholic?
The 5th Annual Chocoholic is this Thursday, February 4, from 6-9PM at the Virginia Holocaust Museum (2000 E. Cary Street): Join us for Children’s Health Involving Parents’ 5th Annual CHOCOHOLIC! The ultimate sensory experience…and a lot of chocolate! You will enjoy great conversation, laughs and networking opportunities. Get your taste buds ready for: Fountains flowing [...]
Senator Marsh to receive 2009 Nelson J. November Award
The Virginia Holocaust Museum honors Senator Henry L. Marsh, III, on Sunday, October 18, at the 2009 Neilson J. November Award Dinner (PDF).
Al Rosenbaum
Al Rosenbaum was, with Jay Ipson and Mark Fetter, one of the founders of the Virginia Holocaust Museum, now located in Shockoe Bottom in Richmond. His sculpture of a menorah with six eternal candles stands in the museum and is the center of the museum’s logo. Each candle represents 1 million Jewish dead. Mr. Rosenbaum, [...]
Censorship: The War Over Words @ Virginia Holocaust Museum
The Virginia Holocaust Museum and the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia are presenting a program entitled Censorship: The War Over Words at 7PM on Tues., Sept. 23, at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. The event will bring together writers, actors, and storytellers to read from the works of authors and intellectuals who have, at one [...]
Ralph Nader @ Virginia Holocaust Museum
There will be a rally for independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader at the Virginia Holocaust Museum this Saturday from 1-3PM. Suggested contribution: $10/$5 student.
