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.

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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.

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Look for USC Shoah Foundation at Future of Storytelling Festival and Summit


The Future of Storytelling (FOST) Festival and Summit in Snug Harbor, New York City this week will include a talk by USC Shoah Foundation Chief Technology Officer Sam Gustman as well as exhibits of New Dimensions in Testimony, The Last Goodbye and Lala. Read More

Christian Delage Lecture Summary


Christian Delage (Institut D’Histoire Du Temps Présent, Paris​) "The Place of the Witness: From the Holocaust to the November 13th Attacks in Paris​" Read More

VR Film "Lala" Tells Story of Bond Between Family and Dog During the Holocaust


USC Shoah Foundation is announcing the release of Lala, a virtual reality film and educational resource that tells the true story of a dog that brightened the lives of a family interned by the Nazis in a ghetto in Poland during the Holocaust. Read More

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The USC Shoah Foundation's educational programs bring survivors' voices into classrooms, preserving the memory of the Holocaust and inspiring future generations to strengthen democratic values, confront antisemitism, and work toward building more peaceful, respectful, and inclusive societies.