Avshalom (Avshi) Weinstein, a third-generation Israeli violin maker, was trained by his father, Amnon, and began working in their workshop in 1998 as a violin maker and restorer of violins, violas and cellos. Together with local educators and musicians, he visits schools where youngsters often have their first introduction to the history of the Holocaust and also the opportunity to see and hold an instrument that has survived so much and represents history.

Join The National WWII Museum as we welcome Avshi Weinstein for a special opening presentation introducing Violins of Hope, a project of concerts and educational programming that aims to teach audiences about the Holocaust through music and culture using a private collection of violins, violas, and cellos rescued from the Holocaust and lovingly restored by father-son team and renowned violin makers Amnon and Avshi Weinstein.

Join us along with artist Eren K Wilson and let your creativity shine during our Political Cartoon Workshop as you learn more about Arthur Szyk, view his artwork, and try your hand at political cartooning.