The Arizona Jewish Historical Society, in partnership with the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center, is hosting “Triumph in Tragedy,” a statewide exhibition series as part of the enduring legacy of Holocaust memory and education.

Inspired by the lives of local survivors such as Oskar Knoblauch, Sam Hilton, Rosie and Irving Guttman, Gerda and Kurt Klein, Esther Basch, Andrew Schot, and others, “Triumph in Tragedy” is appearing now through 2026 at the Arizona Capitol Museum in Phoenix.

Through paired stories of Holocaust survivors and the individuals who shaped their journeys, the exhibits reveal how human connection and courage endured even amid persecution and loss, a press release notes. The powerful personal stories and artifacts will foster dialogue and historical awareness through resonant storytelling.

“This series is about more than remembering the past — it is about honoring the courage of survivors and ensuring that their stories continue to shape the future,” Talli Dippold, Arizona Jewish Historical Society & Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center executive director, stated. “By bringing these exhibits to communities across Arizona, we are creating opportunities for learning, empathy, and action, so that every generation understands both the fragility and the strength of humanity.”

Over the course of the following year, “Triumph in Tragedy” will unfold across Arizona through a series of traveling exhibits hosted at museums, colleges, and cultural centers from Phoenix to Flagstaff, Tempe to Tucson. Each location will feature unique displays of portraits, artifacts, and testimonies that honor Holocaust survivors, liberators, resistance fighters, and other notable individuals.

By presenting these deeply personal narratives in diverse communities, the Arizona Jewish Historical Society ensures that the lessons of history resonate across generations and geographies.

Visit https://azjhs.org/what-we-do/exhibitions/ to view the exhibit schedule and companion events through 2026.