The Shoah Foundation Story
In 1994 we launched an unprecedented effort to record, preserve, and share the testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Over the past 30 years, we have built a world-class institute anchored in their voices. Learn more about our global impact.
Do you know a Holocaust survivor or witness?
We are currently recording survivors and other witnesses of the Holocaust. If you are a survivor or know someone who is, we would love to hear from you. We are also looking for interviewers.
Upcoming Programs and Events
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Jan
Stitching the Fragmented: Teaching the Shoah in the Era of the Witness and Beyond
USC Shoah Foundation Event
For the inaugural event in the Stanley D. Ginsburg USC Shoah Foundation Lecture Series, Mélanie Péron will explore the work of Hélène Berr, a volunteer at the Union Générale des Israélites de France (UGIF) who sheltered four Jewish children during the occupation of France.…
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January 7, 2025
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Online Event
15
Jan
Digital Frontlines: The Challenges and Solutions to Fighting Online Antisemitism
USC Shoah Foundation Event
Join us online for a timely two-part program that brings together leading experts to examine the complex intersection of technologies, digital platforms, and antisemitism.…
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January 15, 2025
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Online Event
23
Jan
Antisemitism and Higher Education After 10/7
USC Shoah Foundation Event
Campuses and communities alike have been roiled by intensified antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas assault. The worsening environment shows little evidence of disappearing. What are its roots and what can we do to combat it?…
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January 23, 2025
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Online Event
Latest News
Steve's passion for fighting antisemitism and educating the next generation led him to join the Board of Councilors in 1997 when the organization was in its infancy. He has remained committed to our mission, serving as Chair of the Board of Councilors from 2015 to 2019. Read More
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 3:07pm
The USC Shoah Foundation announced a partnership with the Berlin-based Kreuzberg Initiative against Anti-Semitism (KIgA), a collaboration that will increase European access to testimonies of survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides and create wide-reaching programming to counter antisemitism. Read More
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 3:14pm
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