The Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center

Tomorrow on Think Tank,

Steve sits down with Angelo Valente, Executive Director of Drug-Free NJ, to examine how the organization addresses opioid drug deaths through advocacy, alternative options, and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Then, Steve speaks with Irvin Moreno-Rodriguez, Director of The Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University, about preserving the memory of the Holocaust and South Jersey's unique connection to survivors.

Later, Steve is joined by Nico Bocour, Vice President of State Affairs at GIFFORDS, to discuss how gun safety laws play a pivotal role in preventing gun violence.

Premiering this weekend:
Saturday @ 5:30am & 8:30am on NJ PBS; 12:30pm on Thirteen WNET New York
Sunday @ 5:30am, 8:30am & 11:30am on NJ PBS; 10:30am on News12+

Our busy July programming kicked off with a full house at Little Water Distillery! Little Water Distillery

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thank you to Little Water Distillery for opening their space to our community. We are grateful for local businesses and organizations that support educational initiatives and help bring people together for meaningful conversations.

🎨 Now on View | Through July 27, 2026 | Hours of Operation Available Below

The Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center is honored to partner with the Stockton University Art Gallery (Galloway campus) to present the extraordinary work of Magda Watts (1929–2019), a Holocaust survivor whose art bears witness to both unimaginable suffering and enduring resilience.

As a teenager, Magda was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau and later transferred to a subcamp, Nuremburg (Siemens-Schuckertwerke). There, Magda began creating dolls from rags and scraps she found - small companions that helped shield her from the atrocities she witnessed, including deportation, forced labor, hunger, and murder. The dolls ultimately saved her life.

After liberation, Magda settled in Eilat Israel, where she built a new life through her art. She dedicated herself to creating dolls that depict her Jewish life before the war and the resilience of those who survived.

🕘 Gallery Hours

June
• By appointment only
• Guided tours available

July
• Gallery is open to the public Tuesday–Thursday from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Guided tours available by appointment only

📧 To schedule a tour: [email protected]

❓Questions: [email protected]

This exhibition was made possible through the generous support of Rabbi Lynnda and Larry Targan.

Yesterday, we concluded a four-day research trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum library and the David and Fela Shapell Family Collections, Conservation, and Research Center to expand the information available in our Holocaust Survivors of South Jersey Project database. The HSSJ project aims to document the lives of Holocaust survivors who settled in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties. The records we found while researching these archives helped fill many gaps in our local survivors’ histories.

We thank Dr. Michael Hayse, Professor of Historical Studies at Stockton University and holder of the Wally and Lutz Hammerschlag Chair in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, for organizing this study tour and giving students the opportunity to learn how to conduct this research and understand why it is so important. We also thank Rebecca Rodriguez, Assistant Director of the Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center, for helping organize the trip and driving our students to Maryland.

We hope you are able to join us for a program that explores how alcohol and beer-hall culture influenced Adolf Hi**er and the N**i Party. Thank you to for hosting this program! Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

We are incredibly proud to see Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme featured on HISTORY Channel!

As one of the hidden children of the Holocaust in the Netherlands, Maud has dedicated her life to ensuring that the voices of the past are never forgotten. Her tireless work in promoting Holocaust education has reached students, educators, and communities all around the world.

By sharing her powerful story on a global platform, she continues to inspire future generations to stand up against antisemitism and other forms of hatred. We are profoundly grateful for her dedication, her resilience, and her vital contributions to Holocaust education.

Watch Now: https://www.history.com/videos/maud-dahme-hidden-child-of-the-holocaust

Today, the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center was proud to stand 'United in Green' alongside the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County in support of Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

The Holocaust Resource Center promises to continue promoting compassionate education, foster understanding, and highlight the importance of caring for one another.

Thank you to Stockton alum, Joshua Matz, and former student of our director, Irvin Moreno-Rodriguez, for remembering the lessons and legacies of the Holocaust. One person can make a diference!

As the semester comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all the meaningful moments we’ve shared at the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center. From engaging events and tours to thoughtful conversations and new connections.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, energy, and passion to make this semester so impactful. We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished together and can’t wait to see what’s ahead!🩵

🎉As the semester comes to a close, we’re saying goodbye to our incredible interns who brought energy, curiosity, and dedication to everything they did at the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center this semester.

Thank you for your hard work, your thoughtful contributions, and the passion you brought to our mission. You’ve made a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful to have had you with us this semester.

Wishing you all the best in what’s ahead, you’ll always be part of our HRC community! 🎉

🧑‍🏫🍎💙This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the incredible dedication of educators who teach the next generation about the atrocities of the Holocaust. We are grateful for the opportunity to have engaged with your students this past year.

Your dedication, passion, and commitment inspire critical thinking, compassion, and a deeper understanding of history. Thank you for guiding the next generation with such care and purpose.

We are grateful for all that you do—this week and always.

And, of course, a special thank you to Steve Marcus, coordinator of the Holocaust and Genocide High School Dual Credit Consortium!💙🍎🧑‍🏫