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Local Holocaust Survivor's Interactive Dimensions in Testimony interview Premieres at El Paso Holocaust Museum


El Paso Holocaust Museum (EPHM) is proud to announce the unveiling of an exciting new interactive biography as part of its Dimensions in Testimony exhibition from the USC Shoah Foundation. The testimony of Dr. Edith Eger, who once called El Paso home, will premiere at EPHM during the week of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27-31, 2026. Read More

On 2026 International Holocaust Remembrance Day


In cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Austria to the United States, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States. Read More

Remembering Andy Friendly (1951–2026)


It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear friend and fellow councilor, Andy Friendly, passed away on Sunday, January 4, at the age of 74.  To all who knew him, Andy was the true embodiment of his name. Few possessed a spirit as warm, open, and caring as his, and his unwavering commitment to the Institute's work over more than a decade of board service was a constant source of inspiration. For this reason, we eagerly invited him to serve as chair of our Board Development Committee—a role he graciously accepted over the summer.  Read More

In Memoriam – Eva Schloss (1929–2026)


The USC Shoah Foundation mourns the passing of Eva Schloss, a London-based educator, author, and Holocaust survivor who devoted more than four decades to sharing her experiences and confronting hatred, prejudice, and indifference. Schloss passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 96. Read More

Remembering those we lost in 2025


The USC Shoah Foundation mourns the passing of members of our community in 2025, including survivors who have given testimony, Manfred Goldberg, Paula Lebovics, Ben Lesser, Aron Bell, David Schaechter, Read More

An interview with Dr. Khatchig Mouradian


Dr. Khatchig Mouradian is the first Armenian Genocide scholar to record an interactive biography with the USC Shoah Foundation’s Dimensions in Testimony program. Beginning this month, his testimony is available to educators and students worldwide through the IWitness platform. Read More

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