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USC Shoah Foundation and Partners Attend Vienna Workshop on Testimony in Education


The foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and Future” (German acronym EVZ) is hosting an international workshop on the use of Holocaust survivor testimonies in education January 9-11. Read More

Armenian Collection Translation Efforts Connect Family and Neighbors


While translating Armenian testimonies given in rare dialects, two families made surprise discoveries about their own family history. Read More

First 10 Activities for "100 Days to Inspire Respect" Initiative


Learn about the 10 educational resources that USC Shoah Foundation will debut for the first 10 days of its "100 Days to Inspire Respect" program, launching January 20. Read More

A Lesson in Kindness


This morning, I stood at attention as our select chorus sang the Star Spangled Banner. Looking at the flag in the middle school auditorium, I paused a moment to feel gratitude for growing up in a country where I have the right to define and redefine myself. I grew up believing I could become whoever I wanted to be. The flag stood tall, as did I. Thank goodness, I thought, that I live in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. Read More

Marion Pritchard, rescuer of children during the Holocaust, dies at 96


We at USC Shoah Foundation are saddened to learn about the passing of Marion Pritchard, a Dutch woman of great courage who rescued many Jews during the Holocaust. She was 96. Born Nov. 7, 1920, in Amsterdam, Pritchard was raised an Anglican but risked her life to save Jews from Nazi persecution during World War II. She was arrested for her efforts. She gave her testimony to USC Shoah Foundation in 1998. Read More

Artwork by Czech Students Displayed for First Time at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala


The contest is open to all secondary students, asking them to watch clips of testimony from the Visual History Archive and create artistic comic strip-style pieces inspired by the stories they heard. Read More

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