The USC Shoah Foundation mourns the loss of Daisy Miller, Holocaust survivor and longtime champion of the Institute. Miller was among the first child survivors of the Holocaust to share her experiences in a group setting. She helped to mobilize the formation of the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust & Descendants in 1985. Read More

The USC Shoah Foundation mourns the passing of Abraham H. “Abe” Foxman, Holocaust survivor and longtime national director of the Anti-Defamation League. He was one of the most influential Jewish leaders in the global fight against antisemitism and hate. He was 86.For decades, Foxman led efforts to confront antisemitism and extremism. He also opposed Holocaust denial and all forms of bigotry. A Holocaust survivor, he turned his personal history into a lifelong commitment that guided his advocacy, education, and moral responsibility. Read More

On April 30, the USC Shoah Foundation convened its first Countering Antisemitism Summit at USC’s Capital Campus in Washington, D.C., uniting policymakers, scholars, diplomats, and civil society leaders for a bipartisan conversation on one of the most urgent challenges facing democratic societies today.Titled “Countering Antisemitism in a Time of Distortion,” the summit marked a significant moment for the organization, expanding its role both as a leader in testimony preservation and education and as a convener of leaders working to confront antisemitism in real time. Read More

In May, Americans commemorate both Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For families, educators, and communities, the USC Shoah Foundation’s testimony collection offers a powerful resource for commemoration—demonstrating how personal narratives deepen our understanding of identity, history, and belonging. Read More

The USC Shoah Foundation mourns the passing of Auschwitz survivor Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a best-selling author and world-renowned psychologist who channeled her lifelong search for peace and healing into helping others – including other genocide survivors, victims of abuse, traumatized soldiers, and estranged families. She was 98 years old. Read More

April 24 marks the 111th Commemorative Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a day to honor the memory of the victims and the resilience of those who survived. This year, commemorate this important day with Tebi Abaka (pronounced t’ebi aba-ka— an Armenian phrase meaning “towards the future”), a guided experience centered on survivor testimony, cultural expression, and meaningful discussion. Read More