FAU Hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day Contest

Student works highlight local museum's annual commemoration event.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:11pm

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A quiet, cinematic painting of an empty classroom at Florida Atlantic University, with a single student desk in the foreground bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conceptually representing the importance of Holocaust education and remembrance.A somber, reflective scene at FAU's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event, where student works explored the enduring lessons of one of history's darkest chapters.Palm Beach Gardens Today

The Holocaust Museum of South Florida organized a Holocaust Remembrance Day event at Florida Atlantic University, featuring a student contest focused on original works related to the Holocaust and its legacy.

Why it matters

Holocaust education and remembrance events are important for raising awareness and honoring the millions of victims, while also inspiring younger generations to stand up against hate and intolerance.

The details

The event at FAU included student submissions in various mediums, including essays, artwork, and multimedia projects, all exploring themes of the Holocaust, antisemitism, and human rights. The top entries were selected by a panel of judges and recognized at the event.

  • The Holocaust Remembrance Day event took place on April 19, 2026 at Florida Atlantic University.

The players

Craig Weiner

Co-founder of the Holocaust Museum of South Florida, which organized the annual remembrance event.

Barbara Weiner

Co-founder of the Holocaust Museum of South Florida, which organized the annual remembrance event.

Florida Atlantic University

The university that hosted the Holocaust Remembrance Day event featuring student submissions.

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What they’re saying

“It's so important that we continue to educate and inspire the next generation to stand up against hate and intolerance.”

— Craig Weiner, Co-founder, Holocaust Museum of South Florida

“The student works we saw today were incredibly moving and showed a deep understanding of the lessons we must carry forward from the Holocaust.”

— Barbara Weiner, Co-founder, Holocaust Museum of South Florida

What’s next

The Holocaust Museum of South Florida plans to display the winning student entries at their museum in the coming months to further showcase the important work.

The takeaway

Events like this Holocaust Remembrance Day contest at FAU help ensure the lessons of the past are not forgotten, while also empowering young people to become advocates for human rights and social justice in their own communities.