'Hate Ends Now' traveling cattle car exhibit comes to Palm Beach Wednesday

Jodie Wagner, Palm Beach Daily News
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"Hate Ends Now," an immersive, multimedia exhibit that takes place inside a replica of a cattle car like the ones used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration camps during World War II. will be in Palm Beach Wednesday.
"Hate Ends Now," an immersive, multimedia exhibit that takes place inside a replica of a cattle car like the ones used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration camps during World War II. will be in Palm Beach Wednesday.

The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews has partnered with two South Florida-based Jewish organizations to host an anti-hatred exhibit Wednesday in Palm Beach.

NCSY South and Jewish Student Union have joined with the nonprofit, interfaith organization to present "Hate Ends Now," a traveling cattle car exhibit teaching visitors about the consequences of intolerance, bigotry and hate.

Royal Poinciana Chapel, at 60 Cocoanut Row, will host the exhibit, which is an immersive, multimedia presentation that takes place inside a replica of a cattle car like the ones used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration camps during World War II.

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Visitors engage with history through video and audio remembering the Holocaust and featuring survivors’ testimonials.

“This exhibit is especially relevant today with the alarming 400% rise in antisemitism as well as other forms of hate and intolerance" said Ronald Schram, a Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews board member. "It is frightening to witness history repeating itself on college campuses and city streets, even locally, where demonstrators' chants reveal both a lack of historical knowledge as well as deep-seated hate and prejudice against not only Israel, but the Jewish people."

Students sit inside a traveling cattle car as part of a "Hate Ends Now" presentation earlier this year. The 360-degree video exhibit allows visitors to engage with history through video and audio remembering the Holocaust and featuring survivors’ testimonials.
Students sit inside a traveling cattle car as part of a "Hate Ends Now" presentation earlier this year. The 360-degree video exhibit allows visitors to engage with history through video and audio remembering the Holocaust and featuring survivors’ testimonials.

The exhibit progresses through history, culminating in how hate and intolerance persist today, the fellowship said. The ultimate message is one of empowerment, reminding visitors to stand up against ignorance, intolerance, and hate. The exhibit is recommended for ages 12 and older.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register online at https://qrco.de/PBFCJ. For more information, visit hateendsnow.org or contact info@hateendsnow.org.

NCSY South, based in Boca Raton, is dedicated to connecting, inspiring and empowering Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and tradition, according to its website.

The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fellowship, understanding, and respect among all religions and cultures, and bringing the community together through education, dialogue, and interaction. For information, visit www.palmbeachfellowship.net/.

Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@pbdailynews.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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