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Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh will be on view from May 14, 2013 through September 8, 2013 at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, Illinois.

IHMEC Hours:
Weekdays 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Thursday evening until 8 P.M.
Weekends 11 A.M. to 4 P.M.

IHMEC General Admission:
$12 adults, $8 seniors, $8 students; $6 children (5-11)
All admission is free for Museum members.

Location:
9603 Woods Dr.
Skokie, IL 60077

Free parking is available for visitors, and bus parking is available for school groups.

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Exhibition Opening & Curatorial Talk


Sunday, May 19, 2-3 P.M.

New scholarship sheds light on the real Hannah Senesh, a remarkable young woman who was full of life, with a sparkling sense of humor and a burning desire to make a difference in the world. Join Dr. Louis D. Levine, Museum of Jewish Heritage Senior Advisor, for a behind-the-scenes talk of this poignant exhibition and hear his insights about this intriguing figure whose heroic death ignited a fledgling nation's imagination. Dr. Levine’s remarks will be followed by a special conversation with David Senesh, nephew of Hannah Senesh.

Reservations required; www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/events

Film & Discussion: Blessed is the Match

Sunday, June 23, 1:30-3:30 P.M.


Roberta Grossman’s thoughtful documentary reveals the tragic story of young Hungarian poet and diarist Hannah Senesh through Senesh’s letters and poems, and her mother’s memoir.  Running time is 86 minutes.

Reservations required; www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/events

 

 

 

   
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