What did Wisconsinites know, and what did they do?

Panel discussion with HERC, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and the Jewish Museum Milwaukee moderated by Dr. Amy Shapiro,  Alverno College.

The discussion will address Wisconsin-specific stories relating to the Holocaust and World War II. Examples include Anti-German hysteria, Nazi activity in Wisconsin, what Wisconsinites were aware of, and attempts from Wisconsin to rescue and resist.

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Speakers:
• Samantha Abramson, Executive Director, Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center
• Molly Dubin, Curator, Jewish Museum Milwaukee
• Sam Goldberg, Director of Education, Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center
• Kurt Griesemer, Coordinator of Primary Education, Wisconsin Historical Society.

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This program is sponsored by the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center – a program of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, in partnership with Milwaukee PBS.

Promotional partners: Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Wisconsin Historical Society