HRC Events

Explore our engaging lineup of educational events, including survivor testimonies, academic workshops, community exhibits, film screenings, study tours, lecture series, and professional development opportunities.

Oct
26
Faculty-Led Study Tour to ANNE FRANK THE EXHIBITION
Hosted by the Center for Jewish History | New York City, NY
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Departure from Stockton University Campus Center, Galloway | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205

REGISTRATIONS ARE FULL | Please call if you would like to be added to the waitlist

Please join us for a faculty-led study tour to Anne Frank the Exhibition in New York City. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the context that shaped Anne’s life from her early years in Frankfurt, Germany through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s move to Amsterdam. The New York City exhibition occupies over 7,500 square feet of gallery space. This marks the first time dozens of artifacts will be seen in the United States, many of which have not been seen in public and includes a reconstruction of Otto, Edith, and Margot’s room in the Amsterdam Hiding place.

COST: Round trip bus to the Center for Jewish History with private standard guided tour or lecture

Students (ages 18+): $15.00

Educators (grades k-12 & higher education): $30.00

Guests of Educators/Community Members: $60.00

RSVP REQUIRED | Please Call 609-652-4699

Space is limtied. Your reservation is only confirmed one payment is recieved.

4.0 PDH (profesional devleopment hours) for New Jersey Educators

Oct
19
2nd Annual Good Neighbor Walk
Peaceful Pathways Forward Series
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 3 p.m.
Location: Boardwalk at Albany Avenue in front of Stockton's Kesselman Hall | Atlantic City

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Good Neighbor Walk hosted by:

ATLANTIC CITY HISTORICAL DISTRICT OF THE AME CHURCH | ATLANTIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE | BRIDGE OF FAITH | COALITION FOR A SAFE COMMUNITY | FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES | JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL | JEWISH FEDERATION OF ATLANTIC & CAPE MAY COUNTIES | MASJID MUHAMMAD OF ATLANTIC CITY | NAACP AC | SARA & SAM SCHOFFER HOLOCAUST RESOURCE CENTER I STOCKTON UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Sept
30
STRESS TEST | Presented by Dr. Carol Rittner, RSM and Dr. John K. Roth
The Israel-Hamas War and Christian-Jewish Relations
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Location: Stockton University Galloway Campus | L-112 Lecture Hall | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205

Stress Test brings together twelve Chrstian scholars to examine the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Christian-Jewish dialogue and relations. Dr. Rittner and Dr. Roth will explore the challenging questions and honest reflections presented in the book, equipping listeners with the tools to have productive, informed conversations about on of the most significant conflicts of our time.

Free and Open to the Public - RSVP Required

Please RSVP by calling 609.652.4699 or by email to HRC@stockton.edu

For NJ Educators: 2.0 PDH (professional development hours)

Sept
28
Mitzvah Zecher Avot
(The Good Deed of Remembering Family)
Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 11 a.m.
Location: Rodef Sholom Cemetery - Holocaust Survivor Section | 8891 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township

The Mitzvah Zecher Avot for Holocaust survivors, families, and community members is an annual service held at the Holocaust Survivor section of Rodef Sholom cemetery in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This service was created by survivors and is now maintained by their families and the community to honor their memories and share their stories. As the number of survivors declines, this yearly tradition provides a vital opportunity to remember their immense contributions to both the Jewish and general communities in southern New Jersey.

Should inclement weather occur, the service will be held completely on Zoom. Visit Stockton's Holocaust Resource Center Website for the latest information: Stockton.edu/HRC

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP Required.

To Register, email HRC@stockton.edu or call 609.652.4699

Sept
25
Building Bridges | Construyendo Puentes
Resources on the Holocaust and the Spanish-Speaking World
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Location: Online Via Zoom

Please join us for a virtual presentation led by Christina Chavarria, Program Manager at the United States Holoaust Memorial Museum as she shows how to integrate Spanish-language lesson plans, primary sources, and historical connections to the Spanish-speaking world in the classroom. Learn how these resources build relevant cultural connections and historical context while providing access to reosurces and support from local Holocaust organizations.

To Register, please visit https://shorturl.at/4Wfw0

Aug
21
Navigating Antisemitism and Geopolitics in the Middle East
Featuring Dalia Ziada
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Location: Stockton University's Atlantic City Campus | Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room | John F. Scarpa Academic Center | 3711 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Please join Benjamin Rogers, AJC Director of Middle East and North Africa Initives & Deputy Director of the Center for a New Middle East, and Dalia Ziada, Egyptian Human Rights Activist, for a timely discussion exploring the complexity of antisemitism and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. 

Moderated by Kaleem Shabazz, President of the AC Branch of the NAACP and Bridge of Faith

This educational event is free and open to the public. RSVP Required.
To Register, email HRC@stockton.edu or call 609.652.4699

July
28
8th Annual Wally & Lutz Hammerschlag Summer Educator Seminar
Beyond the Classroom Walls: Teaching the Holocaust through Virtual Learning & Living Legacies
Monday, July 28, 2025 | 8 - 4 a.m.
Location: Stockton University Atlantic City Campus - John F. Scarpa Academic Center

Please join us for the 8th Annual Wally & Lutz Hammerschlag Summer Educator Seminar.

Participants will recieve free educational materials.

A Continental breakfast and complimentary lunch are included.

Free and Open to Educators - RSVP Required

For NJ Educators: 8.0 PDH (Professional Development Hours)

June
4
Holocaust Survivor Day
Hear the Impactful Story from Auschwitz Survivor, Michael Bornstein & his Family
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 5 p.m.
Location: Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC | 501 North Jerome Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
Join us to honor local Holocaust survivors and listen to the testimony of Holocaust survivor Michael Bornstein. Michael was four years old when he was liberated from Auschwitz. He did not speak about his Holocaust experience for 70 years, despite his image being one of the most well-known from the Holocaust liberation.

Please RSVP to info@jewishbytheshore.org or 609.822-4404 
May
21
Where Should I Begin?
Teaching Tough Topics in Your Classroom | Educator Workshop Facilitated by Dr. Mary Johnson
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: L-112 Lecture Hall | Stockton University Galloway | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205

Educating students about difficult subjects like atrocity crimes, genocides, and the Holocaust has evolved considerably over the past decade. This workshop offers practical strategies for responding effectively to unexpected current events, proactive approaches to teaching tough topics in your classroom, and valuable tools to support your students.

All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the new book, Teaching Tough Topics: Human Rights, Genocide, and Atrocity Crimes in the 21st Century

For NJ Educators: 2.0 PDH (professional development hours)

May
20
Anne Frank Tree Planting Ceremony In Memory of Gail Hirsch Rosenthal
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Lane Courtyard Between A & C Wings | Stockton University Galloway | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205

Please join us to witness the planting of a symbol of resilience and hope.

The white horse chestnut tree, visible from the window of the Secret Annex, provided Anne Frank with a precious glimpse of life and sustained her hope during her time in hiding in Amsterdam.

A sapling descended from Anne Frank's chestnut tree will be planted at Stockton University in remembrance of Gail Hirsch Rosenthal, former director of Stockton's Holocaust Resource Center, to honor her dedication to Holocaust education and remembrance.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | RSVP REQUIRED

609.652.4699 or HRC@Stockton.edu