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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Norita

With an introduction by special guest, executive producer and Academy Award®-winner Jane Fonda.

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.

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.

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.

Mashhad

Reboot Studios, Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Museum of Tolerance invite you to a special screening and Q&A with writer-director Sharah Solemani

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.

Witness To Truth Speaker: Priscilla Schneider

Sunday, September 28th, 2pm

Witness to Truth speaker series

Unspoken

The Museum of Tolerance and B’nai David‑Judea Congregation host a special screening of Unspoken with a Q&A with filmmaker Jeremy Borison. Tickets required.

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.

Genocide

The first Holocaust documentary to receive an Academy Award®, Genocide remains today a chilling, heartbreaking testament to the suffering and strength of the Jewish people and the heroism of those who came to their aid.

The Zweiflers

Tatami

Pre‑release screening presented with LAJFF; RSVP required.

Anne Frank Day: Art As Memory And Hope

Community art project honoring Anne Frank; create marigolds and add messages to a collective mural.

Pilgramage To Manzanar

Anne Frank Day: Art As Memory And Hope

Lilly

Introduction by Patricia Clarkson; Q&A to follow.

Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire

Yom Hashoah screening; film told through Wiesel’s own words; Q&A with director.

For The Living

Marcel Zielinski’s 60‑mile journey to freedom; Ride for the Living; Q&A with filmmakers.

On Being Jewish Now: Live

Three panels on contemporary Jewish identity; reception follows.

Museums Free‑For‑All Day

Armenian Genocide Commemoration: Pain, Healing, Joy

Three‑day commemoration and educator/student program at MOT.

Nickel Boys

Special screening; Academy Award® nominee; Q&A with RaMell Ross.

Shorts Showcase

Special showcase featuring two Academy Award nominated films.

Sugarcane

Academy Award®–nominated documentary; RSVP required.

September 5

Nominated for the 2025 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay

The Seed Of The Sacred Fig

Award‑winning thriller by Mohammad Rasoulof; Q&A to follow.

Unbroken

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All God's Children

West Coast Premiere on MLK Day; message from Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman & Rabbi Stephanie Kolin; Q&A with Ondi Timoner.