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