Events
Past Events
Our past events reflect the museum’s ongoing commitment to education, dialogue, and action. From film screenings and lectures to community conversations and cultural programs, each event has offered opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired by voices that challenge intolerance and encourage understanding.
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Screening
The Last Twins
Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 6:00 PM (PT)
The Last Twins is the harrowing never-before-told story of an unsung hero of the Holocaust, Erno “Zvi” Spiegel, who risked everything to save dozens of young twins at Auschwitz.
Program
A Latin & Jewish Dia De Los Muertos Family Event
Join us for a meaningful afternoon celebrating the beautiful parallels between Latin and Jewish traditions of remembrance, tradiciones para recordar.
Program
André Laks, with the Music of Szymon Laks
Sunday, October 19th, 1:00 PM
Witness to Truth speaker series: Discussion with philosopher André Laks, son of composer, writer and survivor Szymon Laks, followed by a performance of Szymon Lak's String Quartet No. 3 by USC Thornton students.
Screening
My Mom Jayne
Museum of Tolerance and HBO Documentary Films invite you to a special screening of a film by Mariska Hargitay. With special guest Mariska Hargitay.
Program
Witness To Truth Speaker: Priscilla Schneider
Sunday, September 28th, 2pm
Witness to Truth speaker series
Screening
Eleanor The Great
Sony Pictures Classics and the Museum of Tolerance present a pre‑release screening of Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut starring June Squibb. Q&A with June Squibb follows. Free with RSVP.
Activity
Anne Frank Day: Art As Memory And Hope
Community art project honoring Anne Frank; create marigolds and add messages to a collective mural.
Screening
Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire
Yom Hashoah screening; film told through Wiesel’s own words; Q&A with director.
Screening
For The Living
Marcel Zielinski’s 60‑mile journey to freedom; Ride for the Living; Q&A with filmmakers.
Education Program
Armenian Genocide Commemoration: Pain, Healing, Joy
Three‑day commemoration and educator/student program at MOT.
Screening
All God's Children
West Coast Premiere on MLK Day; message from Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman & Rabbi Stephanie Kolin; Q&A with Ondi Timoner.
