RUTH: Remember Us the Holocaust at the Rancho San Diego Library is an always FREE exhibit. The exhibit features San Diego Holocaust survivors who are continuing to share their stories along with those who have made significant contributions to our history. RUTH provides a unique, immersive experience shedding light on ALL victims of the Holocaust to demonstrate how it was not only Jewish victims but other victims that followed in the footsteps of their unfortunate fate as well. The exhibit has 16 life-size cardboard cutouts of Holocaust survivors. 14 of the survivors are still living in San Diego. Suitable for: Adults / Teens. Donate Here Now!
The exhibit has been recognized by the USC Shoah Foundation, Chula Vista Cultural Arts, Chula Vista Elementary School District, the City of Chula Vista, Southwestern College, San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission, and Jewish organizations throughout San Diego.
The exhibit is funded by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The free exhibit runs until May 2024 at the Rancho San Diego Library. Sandra will be at the exhibit every Thursday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Sandra Scheller says field trips from schools are welcome. To book her presentation visit sscheller@cox.net. For more information click here.
Tours are available from Sandy Scheller, the Curator on Thursdays from 10 a.m to noon. For tours outside of this day and time, please fill out the request form.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
RUTH Remember Us The Holocaust: High Tech High Mesa Student Art Reception / Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m.
Join the Rancho San Diego Library for RUTH Remember Us The Holocaust: High Tech High Mesa Student Art Reception on Tuesday, December 19 at 3 p.m. featuring pieces created by students with themes related to the Holocaust.
Holocaust Survivors in Hiding / Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 5:00pm
Mike and Manya Wallenfels share their individual Holocaust experiences of being in hiding.
Meet Heidi Langbeim-Allen author of Save the Last Bullet / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Heidi and Sandra will conduct a panel discussion of both their parents, one a daughter of a Holocaust survivor and the other a daughter of a soldier in Hitler’s Army.
Meet Jill Oliver, Non-Jewish Holocaust Survivor / Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 1 p.m.
She will share the experiences of being removed from Guernsey Island in England and placed in a camp because Hitler wanted the island.
Closing Reception / Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Closing reception of the exhibit and Holocaust survivors share their experiences. Meet the people represented in the life-size cutouts.
Visit RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit
Address:
11555 Via Rancho San Diego
El Cajon, CA
92019
Phone:
(619) 660-5370
Hours:
Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday noon - 7 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Personal Tours: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday Close
11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA
