| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 11, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 11, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/museums/2026/11/11/a-sanctuary-of-memory-illinois-holocaust-museum-and-education-center-in-skokie-after-15-month-renovation |
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During a recent walkthrough of the newly renovated Illinois Holocaust Museum and
Education Center, a docent told CEO Bernard Cherkasov that the place feels like
it has “neshama,” the Hebrew word for “soul” or “spirit.”
“I don’t think I could have asked for a more meaningful response because that is...