Wendell Maxey
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Honors Those Lost And Those Who Survived
International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a time to not only remember and honor all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust, but...
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Wendell Maxey
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Staten Island Holocaust Center and The Ninth Candle Partner To Offer Holocaust Education Programming
Staten Island, New York -- In an effort to improve Holocaust education and learning across the state of New York, the Staten Island...
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Wendell Maxey
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Late Staten Island Resident, Holocaust Survivor, Real Estate Mogul: The Mystery of Roman Blum
If you have heard or know the name Roman Blum, then you may be well-versed in the complex story behind the life and times of the former...
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Wendell Maxey
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
Understanding The Festival of Lights: Happy Chanukah From The Staten Island Holocaust Center
The Jewish holiday of Chanukah is known as the Festival of Lights, commemorating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 164 B.C....
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Wendell Maxey
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
At Home And Around The World, Shine A Light On Antisemitism With The Start of Chanukah
Today, with the start of Chanukah we dispel the darkness on antisemitism with Shine A Light. We are reminded that we all have a role to...
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Wendell Maxey
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Photography Exhibit at The Museum of Jewish Heritage Honors and Tells Story of Holocaust Survivors
There's a new must-see photo exhibit and artistic experience in New York that serves as a timely reminder about honoring Holocaust...
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Wendell Maxey
- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
Standing Together In Staten Island Against Antisemitism With Shine A Light
Throughout the month of December, we are proud to stand together with our Jewish community, organizations, and leaders in raising our...
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Wendell Maxey
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Help Give To The Staten Island Holocaust Center On GivingTuesday
It’s that time of the year again! GivingTuesday is back today with the opportunity for you to help support the Staten Island Holocaust...
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Wendell Maxey
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2 min
New Law Calls For An Increase In Holocaust Education Across New York State
In light of the recent antisemitic rhetoric and as attacks rise in New York and across the country, a new state law is taking a closer...
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Wendell Maxey
- Nov 15, 2022
- 1 min
Condolences For Daughter of SIHC Advisory Board Member
We are heartbroken to announce that Yolanda Rudich -- who serves as a member on the Staten Island Holocaust Center's advisory board --...
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Wendell Maxey
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
With 84th Anniversary Of Kristallnacht, We Are Reminded Of The First Act That Led To The Holocaust
From brick-throwing mobs, to mass arrests, torched synagogues, and the horrific sound of broken glass across cities in Germany, between...
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Wendell Maxey
- Nov 6, 2022
- 1 min
A Message From SIHC President On Recent Threat To Synagogues In New Jersey
Dear Friends, Late last week, many Jewish leaders across New York City joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner...
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Wendell Maxey
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
Celebrating Staten Island Resident and Holocaust Survivor, Margot Capell Never Gets Old
It remains one of our favorite times of the year at the Staten Island Holocaust Center. The chance to honor Staten Island resident and...
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Wendell Maxey
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Inside The Staten Island Holocaust Center: The History of Wissotzky Tea
When the premises at the former Officers Club at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island is completed for renovations and becomes the location of...
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Ed W
- Sep 11, 2022
- 3 min
One Of The Last Eyewitnesses To Kristallnacht: Remembering Egon Salmon
The Staten Island Holocaust Center mourns the passing of one of the last eyewitnesses to Kristallnacht, Egon J. Salmon (June 4,...
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Wendell Maxey
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
Newly Signed New York Legislation Supports Holocaust Education
This is tremendous news for schools throughout New York and the teaching of Holocaust Education across the state. On Wednesday, New York...
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Wendell Maxey
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
Staten Island Holocaust Center Receives Torah Scroll From Czech Republic
The Staten Island Holocaust Center is pleased to announce that we have received a Kosher Torah from the Pinkas Synagogue in Prague, Czech...
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Wendell Maxey
- Apr 26, 2022
- 1 min
Staten Island Holocaust Center Observes Holocaust Remembrance Day At Young Israel And Temple Israel
As we observe Holocaust Remembrance Day – Yom Hashoah – this week and the marking of the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising,...
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Wendell Maxey
- Apr 26, 2022
- 1 min
Holocaust Survivor Art Exhibit In Staten Island Provides Chance To Connect And Learn From The Past
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island on Sunday, April 23 to attend our Holocaust...
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Wendell Maxey
- Apr 21, 2022
- 2 min
Officers Club at Fort Wadsworth Selected as Future Location of the Staten Island Holocaust Center
Dear Friends of the Staten Island Holocaust Center, I’m pleased to bring you some very exciting news: We have located a site for our...
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