Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day is intended as an inclusive commemoration of all the individuals and communities who suffered as a result of the Holocaust - not only Jews, but also Gypsies, Slavs, homosexuals, political prisoners and dozens of ethnic and other minorities.
Jack Straw
Erosion
The Holocaust also shows us how a combination of events and attitudes can erode a society's democratic values.
Tim Holden
When it's over
If we bear all this suffering and if there are still Jews left, when it is over, then Jews, instead of being doomed, will be held up as an example.
Anne Frank
The David and Joan Thaler Education Trust was established in 1995 by Dr. David and John Thaler to provide support for education about the Holocaust to residents and students at the local colleges and high schools in Linn County Iowa.
We sponsor Holocaust survivors and other speakers to participate in public lectures, we support classroom education and work with school curriculum leaders as a source for materials and/or speakers, and we sponsor arts events, authors, exhibits and more.
Our speaker for 2026 will be announced soon, check back please!
April 11, 2006 at 7:30 pm
Quad Cities Symphony Center, Adler Theatre
April 12, 2036 at 2:00 pm
Centennial Hall
Experience a moving Masterworks finale presented in partnership with Violins of Hope. Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Two Violins features Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz and members of the orchestra performing on historic violins that were saved from The Holocaust, symbols of resilience, hope, and remembrance.
Our History, Planning board list, general information about the Holocaust, Events and items we have sponsored
Learn about past guests, with links to media, their books, and other items of interest
Read the storied local Survivors, local folks in the military during WWII, and those affected.
A list of museums and other websites that have information for students and teachers. Some sites have online lesson plans, documents, videos and more.
Gifts to the Thaler Holocasut Education Trust allow us to continue our mission of remembering the impact of the Holocaust.
