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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 13h

Join us for Researched to the End, the public keynote of our conference After Genocide and Mass Violence: What Comes Next?

Dr Stefan Hördler will explore how recent trials have reshaped our understanding of Nazi crimes.

Tickets available here: bit.ly/4mYUQBR

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 1d

Conversation Time by Rey Conquer is available now through the Holocaust Centre North Bookshop.

Get your copy here: bit.ly/47CTwke

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for Researched to the End, the public keynote of our conference After Genocide and Mass Violence: What Comes Next?

Dr Stefan Hördler will explore how recent trials have reshaped our understanding of Nazi crimes.

Tickets available here: bit.ly/4mYUQBR

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for our upcoming Community workshop, Connect & Create: Interwoven Lives 🪡.

In this workshop, we’ll explore how our lives are connected across generations, cultures, and communities through stories, relationships, and food.

🔗 More info here: bit.ly/4768cX3

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to Huddersfield & District Jewish Community, IASK, and Kirklees Council for making it possible.

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 2d

“I left feeling glad to have been there and that the experience had changed my sense of self and community.” 💛

Our Tell Me Again: New Beginnings workshop brought people together over Rosh Hashanah foods, stories, and traditions, celebrating new beginnings and the communities we build.

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 9d

We are heartbroken by yesterday's attack on the Jewish community in Manchester. Today and always, we stand with the Jewish community in mourning, in solidarity, and also in hope.

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 11d

Wishing everyone observing a peaceful and reflective Yom Kippur.

G’mar Chatima Tova🕯️

📷 John Theodor/ Adobe Stock

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 11d

After Genocide and Mass Violence: What Comes Next? hosted by Holocaust Centre North, in partnership with the University of Huddersfield.

Keynotes from Dr Stefan Hördler, Prof Caroline Sturdy Colls, Will Mitchell, and Joanna Spyra.

📅 23–24 Oct 2025 | 🎟️ Tickets available here bit.ly/46Mylu0

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 18d

Join us tomorrow evening at Holocaust Centre North for the second in our Communities events programme - Tell Me Again: New Beginnings 🍎🍯

🎟️ Final tickets are available now: bit.ly/421WwCZ
If you’ve already booked a place, please keep an eye on your emails for parking information.

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 19d

We hope you can come down to visit soon!

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 20d

Wishing a happy and sweet New Year to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah🍯

Shana Tova! 🍎 ✨ 🍏

📷 Adobe Stock

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 20d

This week at Holocaust Centre North: Tell Me Again 🍎🍯

Join us for an evening of sharing stories, food, and personal traditions, and exploring new beginnings.

Last tickets available here: bit.ly/421WwCZ

Reposted by Holocaust Centre North

University of Huddersfield @huddersfielduni.bsky.social · 24d

Did you know Holocaust Centre North is based on our campus?

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 24d

Joining @huddersfielduni.bsky.social this September?

Visit Holocaust Centre North on campus and explore our free exhibition Through Our Eyes (open Mon–Thurs, 10–5).

We’ll also be at the Freshers Fair next Monday - come and say hello 👋

📷 Alex Beldea

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 24d

Joining @huddersfielduni.bsky.social this September?

Visit Holocaust Centre North on campus and explore our free exhibition Through Our Eyes (open Mon–Thurs, 10–5).

We’ll also be at the Freshers Fair next Monday - come and say hello 👋

📷 Alex Beldea

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 24d

Our Community workshops continue with: Tell Me Again: New Beginnings 🍎🍯
Join us for an evening of sharing stories, food, and personal traditions, and exploring new beginnings.

Limited spaces available —reserve your place now!🎟️

🔗 More info here: bit.ly/3Sr9fdp

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 27d

📆 This week at Holocaust Centre North: Surviving Generations and the Architecture of Hiding.

This event is free but pre-booking is required. Book here: bit.ly/45szo1j 🎟

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Sep 12

To get into the back-to-school spirit, we’re sharing this precious photo from our archive.

It features Holocaust survivor Leo Hofmeister on his first day at school in May 1927. Leo is posing with a Schultüte, a large paper cone typically filled with sweets, treats, and toys🍬

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Sep 11

For this years Kirklees Heritage Open Days, join us at Holocaust Centre North on the 17th September for a compelling survivor talk.

🎟 This event is free but pre-booking is required. Book here: bit.ly/45szo1j
📅 The full Kirklees Heritage Open Days event calendar is available on the event page.

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our Community workshops continue with: Tell Me Again: New Beginnings 🍎🍯
Join us for an evening of sharing stories, food, and personal traditions, and exploring new beginnings.

🔗 More info here: bit.ly/3Sr9fdp

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Sep 5

Holocaust Centre North grew from an initiative to support survivors in the North of England. Nearly 30 years on, we continue to honour survivors, preserve their stories, and inspire understanding, empathy, and action.
This #InternationalCharityDay 🌎, find out how you can support us: bit.ly/42iTMRJ

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Sep 5

We will be closed to the public next Monday but look forward to welcoming you back from Tuesday 9th September.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Sep 1

This week at Holocaust Centre North: Connect & Create: Our Lives Through Our Objects ✨

We invite you to bring along stories of your precious items as we explore our collections.

🔗 More info here: bit.ly/3Sr9fdp

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Aug 29

Planning to teach the Holocaust this upcoming term?

Our learning programme is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for teachers and students exploring the Holocaust. We invite teachers to explore our exhibition ahead of your visit and connect with our expert learning team🍎

📷 Jonathan Sisson

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Aug 27

Poetry After Auschwitz: Walking in West Cornwall with the Ghost of Great-Aunt Hilde, our first publication, is available now through the Holocaust Centre North Bookshop.

Get your copy here: bit.ly/45rlG02 📖