Twinning Programmes
Youth and Adult Twinning Programmes
Of the 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust, 1.5 million of them were children. These children didn’t have a chance to live their lives or to fulfill their hopes and dreams.
The Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre’s twinning programme aims to help Bar and Bat Mitzvah participants to learn about the Holocaust in a personal way, through researching and honouring the life of one child who didn’t have a chance to reach this important milestone. This project adds further depth and empathy to Holocaust education, and offers the participant the opportunity to experience the values of kavod (honour), chased (kindness), and tzedakah (charity).
Participants of the programme receive a certificate, as well as suggestions on how to further integrate the programme into their celebration.
Adult Twinning
Our adult programme is available for those commemorating a special event and want to make it more meaningful by twinning with an individual from the Holocaust. A special certificate is given to each participant with their “twin’s” name. We could also include a personalised guided tour of our Permanent Exhibition for the participant, their family and friends.
Booking and Enquiries
To participate contact Catherine@jhbholocaust.co.za or +27-11-640-3100.
There is a minimum donation of R180 pp and R100 pp for groups of over 20 people. The donation covers printing costs and allows us to continue with education and outreach projects.