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The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand inspires and empowers action against antisemitism, discrimination, and apathy, by remembering, educating, and bearing witness to the Holocaust.
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HCNZ Chair Deborah Hart speaks about 'Resilience' on the AM show
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REMEMBRANCE
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Matyrs' & Heroes' Remembrance Day)
Commemorations in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Matyrs' & Heroes' Remembrance Day)
Commemorations in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
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POLIN Museums' Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Campaign 2023
On 19 April a ceremony is held at the Monument to the Heroes of the Ghetto Uprising in the capital’s Muranów district. Paper daffodils, designed by Helena Czernek, are handed out to thousands of members of the public on the streets of Warsaw. HCNZ participated in this campaign on this the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Daffodil badges were worn at HCNZ Yom HaShoah ceremonies.
Why a daffodil?
Popularized by Marek Edelman (1919 - 2009), the last surviving commander of the Jewish Combat Organisation, the daffodil has long been seen as the Uprising’s defining symbol. it is reputed that for several years Edelman would receive a bouquet of daffodils from an anonymous benefactor on 19 April every year. He would later lay yellow flowers, often daffodils, during the commemorative ceremony at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in memory of those who fought and died. And he would leave a trail of flowers at various sites connected with the battle.
On 19 April a ceremony is held at the Monument to the Heroes of the Ghetto Uprising in the capital’s Muranów district. Paper daffodils, designed by Helena Czernek, are handed out to thousands of members of the public on the streets of Warsaw. HCNZ participated in this campaign on this the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Daffodil badges were worn at HCNZ Yom HaShoah ceremonies.
Why a daffodil?
Popularized by Marek Edelman (1919 - 2009), the last surviving commander of the Jewish Combat Organisation, the daffodil has long been seen as the Uprising’s defining symbol. it is reputed that for several years Edelman would receive a bouquet of daffodils from an anonymous benefactor on 19 April every year. He would later lay yellow flowers, often daffodils, during the commemorative ceremony at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in memory of those who fought and died. And he would leave a trail of flowers at various sites connected with the battle.
EDUCATORS
We strive to provide an in depth and interactive educational experience to students and teachers.
We offer a range of topics all aligned with NCEA and New Zealand curriculum standards to help you and your students get the most out of your visit to our centre. The centre also holds a biennial seminar in conjunction with Yad Vashem in Israel to help train New Zealand teachers in 'how' and 'why' to teach the Holocaust. Click the link below to find out more information about our programmes or contact us today! |
VISIT THE CENTRE
Started by a small group of volunteers including Holocaust survivors, refugees, and their descendants, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand (HCNZ) is the country’s national Holocaust education and remembrance centre.
HCNZ was established in 2007 to remember and honour the victims, and survivors, of the Holocaust, especially families of survivors in New Zealand. Our core exhibition focuses on the unique New Zealand connections to the Holocaust, sharing survivor stories of before, during and after the Holocaust, a timeline of events in Europe & the parallel timeline of New Zealand responses, and much more! We are open for casual walk ins and student and adult group bookings with educational presentations. |
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