A Haunting Step Back in Time: Anne Frank Exhibit Opens in NYC

The Center for Jewish History in NYC is hosting a powerful and immersive exhibit recreating the rooms where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. This is the first time the Anne Frank House has presented this exhibit outside of Amsterdam.

Key Features:

• Recreated Secret Annex: Experience the cramped and confining space where the Frank family lived in hiding for over two years.
• Artifacts and Videos: The exhibit features original artifacts and videos detailing the family's life and the horrors of the Holocaust.
• Anne Frank's Diary: See handwritten notes from Anne Frank's diary, translated into numerous languages.
• Educational Focus: The exhibit aims to educate visitors about the Holocaust and the importance of remembering this tragic period in history.

Impactful Quotes:

• Ronald Leopold (Anne Frank House Executive Director): "The exhibition is a beacon. It's a beacon of remembrance. It's a beacon of education. It's a beacon of awareness."
• Michael Glickman (CEO and founder of JMUSE): "As we open Anne Frank the Exhibition, we do so in memory of the 6 million Jews who were murdered, and we do so remembering the 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered."
• Ronald Leopold: "Of course, you need to learn about the past, but you also have to learn from the past. We are reminded of our shared responsibility to carry this message forward."

Details:

• Dates: The exhibit opens January 27th (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and closes at the end of April.
• More Information: Visit AnneFrankExhibit.org for tickets and details.

This moving exhibit serves as a powerful reminder of the past and the importance of learning from history.