Upcoming Events and Recent News
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Tomi Reichental 1935-2026
Holocaust survivor of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
It is with much sorrow that we announce the death of Tomi Reichental who has passed away in his 91st year.
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2013)
People of the Year Award (2014)
Maynooth University Honorary Doctorate (2015)
Bar of Ireland Human Rights Award (2019)
British Empire Medal (2023)
Tomi’s contribution to Holocaust education in Ireland over more than 20 years is incalculable, sharing his personal experiences of the Holocaust with school children throughout Ireland as well as with people from all walks of Irish life and worldwide. On behalf of Holocaust Education Ireland, we extend our deepest sympathy to Tomi’s sons, his grandchildren, his partner, Joyce, to his family in Israel, his relatives and friends.
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Tomi Reichental Scholarship Fund
As we mourn Tomi’s passing, we acknowledge the extraordinary contribution to Holocaust education and awareness that he made during his lifetime.
If you would like to make a contribution to the Tomi Reichental Scholarship Fund, please contact Holocaust Education Ireland by email or phone. In response to many enquiries we have received, we hope that supporting this scholarship offers people an opportunity to honour Tomi’s memory.
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Register for the Crocus Project 2026/27
We are now accepting early registrations for the Crocus Project. Register today to recive free Crocus bulbs for your class to plant in memory of the Jewish children who died in the Holocaust.
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Resources available for teachers!
We have numerous resources available free of charge for educators.
Holocaust Timeline and Teachers Handbook.
Holocaust Memorial Day Commemorative Booklets
The Holocaust Narrative E-Learning Course
and many more.
About us
What We Do
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Living History is a programme designed for students in which second- and third-generation Holocaust survivors and people with connections to the Holocaust visit schools and recount their families’ experiences and stories.
Register your school for a visit here.
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We host The Holocaust Webinar, a comprehensive program designed to educate participants about the Holocaust before, during, and after the Second World War. This interactive webinar provides valuable resources at no cost, equipping educators with the knowledge and tools to effectively teach their students about this critical subject. Join us to enhance your understanding and learn best practices for approaching the topic of the Holocaust in the classroom.
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We organise study visits for teachers, professors, and anyone interested in the Holocaust and its history, offering two enriching experiences each year: one in spring to Berlin and another in autumn to Kraków. These visits include guided tours of significant historical sites, such as concentration camps, providing participants with a profound understanding of the events and their impact.
Find out more about our study visits here.
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We provide the methodologies, resources and tools to give teachers the confidence and competence to teach this complex subject in the classroom.
Find out more about our teacher education programmes here.
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The Mary Elmes Prize in Holocaust Studies is named in honour of the only Irish person to receive the Righteous Among the Nations award. Senior Cycle students are invited to submit a History essay or artistic response (Art, Literature, Music) about any facet of the Holocaust that they would like to explore and raise awareness about.
Find out more about the prize here.
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Each year, Holocaust Education Ireland provides schools with crocus bulbs to plant in autumn in memory of all of the children who died in the Holocaust. Participation is free and teachers are provided with a Teacher’s Handbook, which contains a comprehensive set of lesson plans and resources.
Find out more about the Crocus Project in Ireland here.
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Support our essential work by becoming a Friend of HEI and setting up your regular donation. Find out more here!
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Register here for our new E-Learning Programme!
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The National Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration will take place at the Round Room in the Mansion House on Sunday 26th January, 2025.
Find out more about Holocaust Memorial Day here.