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

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

We hope you can come down to visit soon!

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 16d

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 · 16d

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 · 20d

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

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

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 23d

📆 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 · 26d

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 · 27d

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 · 29d

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 📖

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Aug 25

Final Week to Submit:
📝 Call for Papers – After Genocide and Mass Violence: What Comes Next?

Holocaust Centre North, in partnership with the Centre of Archaeology and History at @huddersfielduni, is accepting final submissions for our upcoming workshop.

🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/3Gx3qsm

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy bank holiday Monday!
We hope you’re spending your day like these beachgoers! 👒🌞

Personal photos like these are welcome additions to our archive, and we’re lucky to have hundreds in our collections.

📷 Holocaust Centre North Archive, courtesy of Carry Gorney

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re thrilled to announce a series of free, family-friendly community workshops 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

Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Aug 21

Looking for a memorable day out, close to home? 🏡
Our free exhibition, Through Our Eyes, is open Monday – Thursday on campus at @huddersfielduni.bsky.social. We tell the global history of the Holocaust through the testimony of 16 survivors who made new lives in the North of England.

📷 Julie Najim

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

Join us at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social on the 10th September for a special in conversation with Ben Barkow & Zoë Waxman 📚

🔗 More information & booking here: bit.ly/3Vak0BX

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

Calling all teachers!🍎Our learning team will be attending Teachers Morning at Eureka! in Halifax this September.
Learn more about educational trips in the local area, with the opportunity to stay and enjoy a full day at Eureka! for any accompanying child.

Book your place here: bit.ly/4mMiQIB