UPDATE: 3/25/22 – According to the Charleston County Public Library, the ‘Hate Ends Now’ traveling exhibit was damaged during transport to Charleston for viewing at their libraries. They hope to reschedule visits in the near future. The exhibit can still be seen at Congregation Dor Tikvah.
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Traveling Holocaust education exhibit, The Cattle Car: Stepping In and Out of Darkness, is coming to Charleston from March 25th through April 1st, and will be making several stops in the area. This unique 360-degree video exhibit brings history to life, teaching visitors about the devastating consequences of intolerance, bigotry, and hate.
Stepping In and Out of Darkness is an immersive, multimedia presentation that takes place inside an exact replica of a cattle car used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration camps during World War II. Visitors engage with history through video and audio remembering the Holocaust and featuring survivors' testimonials.
“This exhibit is a meaningful step in a long journey toward helping people better understand and empathize with the suffering that took place during the Holocaust,” said Arielle Nakdimon, Regional Director of Community Engagement for the Hate Ends Now Tour. “It's designed to be powerful and emotional, but most importantly educational.”
The exhibit progresses through history, culminating in how hate and intolerance persist today. The ultimate message is one of empowerment.
“This unique approach to Holocaust education engages the senses and creates a lasting impression that will not only help young people understand the consequences of antisemitic attacks and bigotry in America, it will also teach them to stand up against ignorance and hate,” Nakdimon said.
The exhibit will be free and open to the public. It is recommended for ages 12+.
Dates, times, and locations are as follows:
For more information, visit hateendsnow.org.
Southern NCSY, an organization dedicated to Holocaust education, is partnering with Shadowlight to bring The Cattle Car: Stepping In and Out of Darkness to the Carolinas. Tour stops in Charleston are presented by CCPL in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Charleston SC.
