As a nine-year-old during World War II, Sam Mihara was imprisoned with his family for three years at the Heart Mountain prison camp in rural Wyoming, watched over by armed guards. He now is a lecturer on mass imprisonment, one of the few survivors who speaks nationally about his experience. His multi-media presentation includes photographs, video clips and in-depth discussions about his experiences and the those of the 120,000 Japanese, mostly U.S. citizens, who were removed from their homes and placed into makeshift prison camps. Click here for more information.

This event will be in lieu of the Sunday Survivor Speaker Series. There will still be a docent led tour at 2:00 pm.

Join us for a special screening of Chapter 8 of "GENIUS," National Geographic's new series about Albert Einstein, followed by Q&A with Showrunner Ken Biller. Based on Walter Isaacson's critically acclaimed book "Einstein: His Life and Universe," the series reveals how Albert became Einstein, exploring his extraordinary professional achievements along with his volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. The all-star cast includes Geoffrey Rush as Albert Einstein. Click here for more information.

Please RSVP to michael@lamoth.org or call (323) 456-5083.

We are now seeking applications for our annual docent training program.  We depend on our dedicated volunteer docents to lead tours for the thousands of students and other visitors who visit the Museum every month.   During the training, which begins on Wednesday, September 27 and meets every Wednesday for ten weeks, you will learn about the history of the Holocaust, become familiar with the Museum's collection and exhibits, participate in tours and special lectures, and master gallery teaching techniques.  Click here for more information.