26th Annual State of Indiana Holocaust Remembrance Program
Friday, January 24, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Indiana Statehouse - North Atrium
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, and the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council will be hosting the 26th Annual State of Indiana Holocaust Remembrance Program on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 PM at the Indiana Statehouse.
This year's theme, "Righteous Among the Nations," honors the courageous individuals who risked their lives to protect and save Jews during the Holocaust. Recognized by Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, as Righteous Among the Nations, these individuals exemplified remarkable bravery, compassion, and humanity in the darkest of times.
The program will reflect on the legacy of these heroes, whose selflessness provided hope amidst unimaginable atrocities. Through their stories, we are reminded of the profound impact that individual actions can have and the importance of standing against hatred and injustice.
Please join us as we pay tribute to the Righteous Among the Nations and reaffirm our commitment to remembrance, education, and the pursuit of a world free from intolerance.
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Hoosier Student Creative Expressions Contest
Call for submissions from Hoosier students grades 9-12!
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Indianapolis, the CANDLES Holocaust Museum, and The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission invites high school students (grades 9-12) to enter the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Hoosier Student Creative Expressions Contest.
This contest aligns with various high school Indiana Academic Standards, including U.S. History, World History, Ethnic Studies, Visual Arts, and Music.
This year's theme is “Righteous Among the Nations: Honoring the Upstanders” focusing on those who supported the Jewish community. Students can submit original works in various —such as visual arts (paintings or sculptures), creative writing (poetry or essays), musical composition, and more!
Selected pieces will be showcased at the 2025 State of Indiana Holocaust Remembrance program and displayed at the Indiana State Museum in February. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with important historical themes through creative expression!
Click here to view submission prompt and guidelines
All submissions will be assessed based on composition, form, and content. The deadline for entries is Friday, December 20, at 11:59 PM, with the winner notified by Monday, January 6.
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