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

We mourn the loss of Holocaust survivor Mike Walsh, who passed away in February at the age of 95. Mike was born Mordechai Waks in 1930 in the Ukrainian village of Male Werbzce. The youngest of six, he grew up on a small farm, speaking Yiddish at home. His days were filled with chores alongside his brother Yakov, as well as writing poetry and singing. Read More