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January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Learn about online programs and watch survivor testimonies

‘How Can They Find You If You Don’t Exist?’

Join us online for a talk examining the strategies of concealment described in the USC Shoah Foundation testimonies of Jewish refugees who made the journey to Japan to escape Nazi persecution in the early 1940s.

We are recording new Holocaust survivor testimonies

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Witness for the Future

USC Shoah Foundation Marks 30th Anniversary

Eighty years later, Holocaust survivors continue sharing essential, untold experiences. Every testimony deepens our understanding of history.

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.

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Fighting antisemitism and preserving the memory of the Holocaust: advances in Greece and Europe?

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USC Shoah Foundation Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27, 1945, Allied Forces liberated the camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Each year on this anniversary, the world observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion for us all to affirm our commitment to Holocaust remembrance and education and to a world that respects and knows the histories of the victims and survivors of this terrible crime. Read More

Remembering those we lost in 2024

We are grateful that so many of these survivors, partners, friends, and family members have entrusted us to share their stories for future generations, and for the passion and dedication they brought in support of our mission. Read More

We Mourn the Passing of Steve Cozen

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