Recent News

01.28.10 It is with deepest sadness that the Virginia Holocaust Museum announces the passing of Alexander Lebenstein, Holocaust Survivor, educator humanitarian and author. He is survived by his sons David and Danny, their wives Ellen Baer & Denise Lebenstein, his niece Esther Binshtok, her husband Meir their children, Mark, Debbie and Ronnie, and the entire Binshtok family, his grandson Adam Lebenstein and granddaughter Lisa Lipman and her husband Matthew, as well as his great-grandchildren Bryce and Braden Alexander.  

He is also survived by beloved friends in Richmond, New York, Germany and the children of the Alexander-Lebenstein Realschule of Haltern am See.

Please help commemorate Alex's life and work by tuning in to Virginia Currents on WCVE which will air Thursday, February 11th at 8 p.m. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of "Kristallnacht & Beyond", please contact Leigh Weedon at lweedon@va-holocaust.com.

12.16.09 Marc Cohen & Trademark Woodworking install a new entrance for the Museum's Chore Shul.

12.09.09 Altria gives VHM $10,000 towards the elevator fundraising campaign.

11.30.09 Museum sends out its first Acceptance Suitcase.

11.05.09 VHM releases its Autumn 2009 newsletter.

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