We Remember

In Memoriam: Sharon Gillerman

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and valued colleague Dr. Sharon Gillerman on November 20, 2020, at the age of 60. Sharon was a…
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

We Remember Itka Zygmuntowicz

We are very saddened at the USC Shoah Foundation to learn that our friend and Holocaust survivor Itka Zygmuntowicz passed away October 9, 2020, at the age of 94. Born Ito Frajman in 1926 in…
Monday, October 12, 2020

We Remember Millie Zuckerman

USC Shoah Foundation is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Millie Zuckerman, Holocaust survivor and longtime friend of the Institute. Millie was surrounded by her family when she passed…
Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Remembering Holocaust survivor Sol Gringlas

USC Shoah Foundation is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Sol Gringlas, who survived both the Nordhausen and Auschwitz concentration camps. Sol passed away in May of 2020. He was 100. …
Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Tribute to Arnold Spielberg

Arnold Spielberg relaxes with USC Shoah Foundation Founding Executive Director June Beallor and Chief Technology Officer Sam Gustman By Sam Gustman I have been the Chief Technology…
Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Preserving Memory in Russian: The Life and Work of Ilia Salita

This week, we pay tribute to the life and work of Ilia Salita, a key partner and friend to the Institute of many years. In his role as President and CEO of Genesis Philanthropy Group, Ilia Salita…
Tuesday, June 30, 2020

USC Shoah Foundation Mourns the Passing of Filmmaker and Friend Luke Holland

USC Shoah Foundation mourns the loss of Luke Holland who passed away this week, a transformative figure in the field of historical documentation and a dear friend of the Institute. “Luke guided us…
Friday, June 12, 2020

Passing of Joseph Feingold Demonstrates Urgent Need for “Last Chance Testimony”

Joseph Feingold was 17 years old when he and his father, Aron, fled the Nazi invasion of Poland. Fleeing east, the duo were apprehended by the Soviet military and subsequently spent six years in the…
Thursday, May 7, 2020

Passing of Joseph Feingold Demonstrates Urgent Need for “Last Chance Testimony”

Joseph Feingold was 17 years old when he and his father, Aron, fled the Nazi invasion of Poland. Fleeing east, the duo were apprehended by the Soviet military and subsequently spent six years in the…
Thursday, May 7, 2020

Passing of Joseph Feingold Demonstrates Urgent Need for “Last Chance Testimony”

Joseph Feingold was 17 years old when he and his father, Aron, fled the Nazi invasion of Poland. Fleeing east, the duo were apprehended by the Soviet military and subsequently spent six years in the…
Thursday, May 7, 2020