Zikaron
Zikaron is a cohort-based, Jewish identity-building program for Jewish 8th and 9th graders to explore the Holocaust, its lasting lessons, and the realities of modern antisemitism. Through pre- and post-trip learning sessions and an overnight trip to Washington, D.C., students learn to contextualize the Holocaust and antisemitism within their own experiences.
Zikaron is generously supported by the Mona Friedman Kolko Family Fund of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and the UBS Wittenstein Adelman Lewis Group.
Travel Dates:
Sunday, March 15-Monday, March 16
Learning Session Dates (4:00-6:00 pm):
- Sunday, February 1
- Sunday, February 22
- Sunday, March 8
- Sunday, March 22
$250/person non-refundable registration is required to sign up. Program costs, including airfare, lodging, and food are included thanks to our generous donors: The Mona Friedman Kolko Family Fund of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, UBS' Wittenstein Adelman Lewis Group, and donors to our Annual Campaign of Jewish Needs.
Space is limited. Deadline to register is Friday, January 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current 8th and 9th graders
- Reside in the Greater Rochester community
- Identify as Jewish
Expectations:
- Attend all pre- and post-program learning sessions
- Available to travel with the group to and from Washington, D.C.
- Participate in Zikaron B'Salon, Yom HaShoah, or other post-program
This program is coordinated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester’s Center for Holocaust Awareness and Information (CHAI).
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Contact Us
Leah Goldman
Chief Planning & Programming Officer
lgoldman@jewishrochester.org
585.241.8635
