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October 2025
The Polish Jerusalem
Dr. Henryk Cioczek will discuss his book, The Polish Jerusalem – A History of Endurance, which tells the remarkable story of his family’s heroic attempts to rescue Polish Jews, for which they were subsequently awarded Israel’s Yad Vashem Medal of Honor as “Righteous Among the Nations”.
Polish‑born, New York–based composer, pianist, educator, and cultural ambassador Jacub Polaczyk will also perform.
November 2025
Zoom Discussion: Reframing Resistance and Courage in Genocide
The Ghetto Fighters’ House is honored to host an online book launch of Heroines of the Holocaust: Reframing Resistance and Courage in Genocide.
The co-editors, Prof. Lori Weintrob and Prof. Judy Baumel-Schwartz, will give a brief introduction about the book that brings together international scholars to examine and share new approaches in the history of women's rescue and resistance during the Holocaust and the Armenian and Rwandan genocides. As well, two contributing authors, who are second and third-generation Holocaust survivors, will discuss their chapters.
This program is in partnership with the Wagner College Holocaust Center, the Arnold and Leona Finkler Institute of Holocaust Research at Bar Ilan University, Remember the Women Institute, the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center, Classrooms Without Borders, and the Rabin Chair Forum.
To register for this Zoom event visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/frE7e5RySVGdDIuT1bLGQg#/registration.
February 2026
Holocaust Center Tours
In honor of the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, stop by the Holocaust exhibit located in the Union.
March 2026
Chai Mitzvah Awards Dinner
The Wagner College Holocaust Center Advisory Board is dedicated to strengthening the ties between the College and the Jewish community through support of academic studies and co-curricular activities on Judaism, Israel and the Holocaust; to support a vibrant Holocaust Center, Hillel and other programs; and to educate continuing generations on the ramifications of prejudice, anti-Semitism and racism in order to promote openness to all.
Please join the Wagner College Holocaust Center Advisory Board at the annual Community Mitzvah Awards celebrating our 2026 honorees: Mr. Leo Ullman, Rabbi Mendy & Malka Katzman, Dr. Jane & Mr. Mark DeFazio, Kara Freedman '27, and Dr. Daniel Messina.
This is a fully Kosher event. Proceeds to benefit the Wagner College Holocaust Center.
The Music of Victor Ullman
Composer and musician Victor Ullman (1898-1944) probably made the most significant contribution of any single individual to the musical life of “Terezin”, composing 20 works in the camp, before being deported to his death in Auschwitz. Join us to hear pianist Jeanne Golan and the Wagner choir perform his work and pay tribute to his legacy.
April 2026
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Wagner College Holocaust Center presents “The Diary of Anne Frank”  (Goodrich and Hackett), a powerful play that brings Anne Frank’s diary to life. Witness her experiences in hiding during the Holocaust, capturing her resilience, hopes, and enduring spirit. Join us for an evening of remembrance, reflection, and the timeless fight for freedom and humanity.
For tickets call 718-442-2900.
“Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire” Screening and Discussion
Join the Wagner College Holocaust Center and the Claims Conference for a screening of the award-winning film "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire."
Co-producer Annette Insdorf will lead a discussion moderated by NBC 4 New York's Adam Kuperstein.
About the Film
Eighty years after his liberation from Buchenwald, we seek to understand the man behind Elie Wiesel's searing and widely read memoir Night. Told largely through his own words and eloquent voice, "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" seeks to penetrate to the heart of the known and unknown Elie Wiesel (1928-2016)—his passions, his conflicts and his legacy as one of the most public survivors of the trauma of the Holocaust. With unique access to personal archives, original interviews and employing hand painted animation, the film illuminates Wiesel’s biography as a survivor, writer, teacher, public figure and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Elie Wiesel H'12 spoke at Wagner College and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2012, representing a significant moment in the launch of the Wagner College Holocaust Center.
RSVP requested to holocaust.center@wagner.edu.
Film Screening made possible by the Claims Conference as part of a global film series, "Strength of Courage".
Wagner College Choir performs Dream
The Wagner College Choir will perform music based on writings by Abramek Koplowicz in the Lodz ghetto.
May 2026
Anne Frank Tree Planting Ceremony
Join the Holocaust Center for a ceremony featuring a performance by the PS22 chorus to commemorate the planting of a sapling from Anne Frank's chestnut tree.
Location: Lawn area between VIP Lot and Tiers.