November 15, 2026
A Reason to Remember: Five Jewish Families in Nazi Germany and Why Their Stories Matter Today
Date:
November 15, 2026
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Contact:
Malya Vogel
mvogel@springfieldjcc.org
Details
In 1933, Roth, Germany was a village of only 500 people. The five Jewish families in Roth worked, played, and went to school side by side with their neighbors. That changed radically after Hitler came to power. The lives of these families were systematically dismantled and destroyed.
What occurred in Roth is a microcosm of what happened to Jews throughout Nazi-occupied Europe. By viewing the exhibit, visitors learn how Nazi decrees affected the daily lives of Jewish families and develop a better understanding of the step-by-step process that culminated in the Holocaust. It prompts visitors to consider where and when they can speak up and take action to interrupt prejudice, racism, and discrimination.
The exhibit is appropriate for adults and students in Grade 6 and older.
The opening reception is Sunday, November 15, from 1:00-3:00 PM, and will feature remarks by exhibit co-author Deborah Roth-Howe, who is the daughter of a survivor of Roth.
The exhibit is on view from November 12 through December 18, 2026.
Co-sponsored by Temple Beth El and the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts