The USC Shoah Foundation is troubled by news that hardline nationalists have erected plaques in Jedwabne that distort the history of the July 10, 1941, pogrom, which claimed the lives of hundreds of that town’s Jews. The Jedwabne massacre is a well-researched historical fact, supported by archival documents and eyewitness testimonies, yet it remains an inconvenient reality for those who seek to distort the truth of the Holocaust for all manner of purposes. Read More

Joel Citron, Chair of the USC Shoah Foundation – Institute for Visual History and Education Board of Councilors, concluded his distinguished tenure on June 30.Joel's connection to the Institute is deeply personal. Both his parents and an aunt are Holocaust survivors, with testimonies preserved in the Institute's testimony archive. That legacy has fueled his passionate advocacy for the growth of the collection and his vision for the Institute's role as a global leader in Holocaust remembrance and the fight against antisemitism. Read More

The USC Shoah Foundation, the organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust and other atrocities, has announced the appointment of Melinda Goldrich as Chair of its Board of Councilors, effective July 1, 2025. She succeeds Joel Citron, whose term concludes at the end of the month. Goldrich currently serves as the board's vice chair and was formally elected to the new role during the Institute's June 3 board meeting in New York City. Read More