The Holocaust Education And Resource Center Of Rhode Island

The mission of the The Holocaust Education and Resource Center of Rhode Island is to honor the memory of the victims and to pay tribute to the survivors, rescuers, liberators, and witnesses of the Holocaust. The Museum teaches the painful lessons learned from racism, bigotry, and genocide to the next generation in order to promote tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect.

Description:
The Holocaust Education and Resource Center of Rhode Island is an educational institution that bears witness to the Holocaust, educates the public about it, and memorializes those who perished. It strives to reduce prejudice against all minorities by teaching the current generation about the experience of the Jews during the Holocaust. Its primary focus is outreach to schools, but it also provides programming for the entire community. Among its educational offerings are lectures by Holocaust Survivors, a library, an audio-visual materials collection, teacher workshops, and personalized assistance to teachers. Events include lectures, art exhibits, films, and observances.

Contact person: May-Ronny Zeidman, Administrator, 401-453-7860, (email)

Office fax number: (401) 861-9246

Address:

401 Elmgrove Ave Providence, RI 02906 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.hercri.org

Directions:

Please call for directions

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	No
What type of VCRI membership did this agency have in 2008?
	Full Year

Last updated on August 12, 2009