Yom Kippur begins Sunday evening. Wishing an easy fast to those who observe. Photo courtesy of USHMM: Jewish soldiers in the American Army attend High Holiday services on a hillside near the newly established Seventh Corps headquarters in Kornelimünster, Germany. September 1944.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time to consider the past year and look ahead with hope to the future. At the THGAAC, we strive to educate all Texans in an effort to build a better and safer future for all. We wish those who celebrate a sweet New Year. Shanah Tovah!

We are accepting applications for the Winter 2027 THGAAC Education Grant, which is open to all nonprofit organizations headquartered in the state of Texas for projects that align with our mission and legislative mandates.  Details here: thgaac.texas.gov/grants

Holocaust Museum Houston presents ~~ Intro to Teaching the Holocaust workshop on 7/14. Tour the museum's Holocaust Gallery, listen to a Holocaust survivor, & learn best teaching practices. Earn 6 CPE hrs & 6 GT update hrs Free, 9 AM-4 PM Register: hmh.org/event/introduction-t…

Generational Holocaust survivor and THGAAC Volunteer Claudia Loewenstein discusses how her family history shaped her passion for Holocaust education. Listen to Claudia Loewenstein on The ATPE Podcast: tinyurl.com/4hsfn7cf Request a THGAAC Speaker: thgaac.texas.gov/events/requ…

We are accepting applications for the Fall 2026 THGAAC Education Grant, which is open to all nonprofit organizations headquartered in the state of Texas for projects that align with our mission and legislative mandates.  Details here: thgaac.texas.gov/grants

State Sen. Judith Zaffirini and THGAAC Chair Ken Goldberg co-authored an Op-Ed on the importance of JAHM. "Jewish American Heritage Month is about connection. It is about recognizing that the Jewish experience is not a side story." Full article here: tinyurl.com/3tevf9b7

In recognition of #JAHM, the DJHS presents a Jewish American storytelling evening. Register here: tinyurl.com/3u3wmy7r The THGAAC supports JAHM each May in an effort to counter antisemitism by sharing the rich culture & contributions of Jewish Americans & Jewish Texans.

THGAAC Commissioner Providence Nkurunziza will be speaking at the Social Studies Summit in Austin, Texas this summer with Region 13. Open to K-12 educators 6 CPE Credits $175 To register -- esc13.net/events/social-stud…?

The Jewish Federation of San Antonio created posters as part of their 2025 ‘Young Upstanders Museum Trunk Project.’ The THGAAC provided funding for this project through our 2025 Education Grant. To learn more about JAHM resources: thgaac.texas.gov/jewish-amer…