Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark is a novel exhibit curated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage to tell the remarkable story of the rescue of the Danish Jews during the Holocaust.
Using state-of-the-art technology and creative storytelling, Courage to Act immerses visitors as young as 9 in age-appropriate themes of separation, bravery, and resilience. It helps young people make connections to their own lives and reflect on the dangers of prejudice—as well as their own potential for compassionate, moral, and courageous collective action and upstanding.
Join exhibit curator Sara Softness for a behind-the-scenes discussion of the development and creation of interactive and multimedia elements in this unique exhibit that speaks to audiences of all ages.
This program is being provided in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.
DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
TIME: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
COST: Members $5 | Nonmembers $8
Sara Softness is the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, where she oversees Collections and Exhibitions. Previously she has held interdisciplinary curatorial roles at The Walther Collection, Brooklyn Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University. She is a graduate of Amherst College and Yale University.
An image of Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark. Courtesy of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.