XR Experience “Inside Kristallnacht” Takes Audiences Through Pivotal Moment in Holocaust History
The USC Shoah Foundation partnered with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) on the development and launch of Inside Kristallnacht, an innovative mixed-reality experience that presents audiences the events of Kristallnacht through the eyes of Holocaust survivor and activist Dr. Charlotte Knobloch.
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Legendary director Steven Spielberg sits down with NBC’s Jacob Soboroff on TODAY to share how his Shoah foundation is marking the 30th anniversary of “Schindler’s List” at the Ambassadors for Humanity Gala, honoring Holocaust survivors and bringing attention to atrocities happening around the world.
Jews, Money, Myth: The Medieval Origins of a Modern Stereotype
The standard narrative of Jews as moneylenders in medieval Europe gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries and persists today. How did this myth emerge as a response to modern political antisemitism?
Join us on December 5 as Professor Julie Mell, author of The Myth of the Medieval Jewish Moneylender, challenges this narrative. She will explore its origins, revealing that it was not a reflection of social reality in medieval Europe but rather an outgrowth of Christian crusading and economic theology.
A Tribute to Professor Yehuda Bauer
Yehuda Bauer (z”l) was much more than his many well-deserved titles, including (but not limited to) Professor Emeritus of History and Holocaust Studies at the Avraham Harman Institute of Contemporary Jewry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Academic Advisor to Yad Vashem, and Honorary Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. He was also a friend and mentor.
USC Shoah Foundation celebrated its 30th anniversary this week in New York with performances by Bruce Springsteen and appearances by Meryl Streep and Whoopi Goldberg, as organizers urged attendees to press on against ongoing threats of hate.
Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Honors Holocaust Survivors
New York, NY (October 14, 2024) —Nearly 700 guests convened for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration at the USC Shoah Foundation’s Ambassadors for Humanity Gala. This milestone event marked the institute's 30th anniversary, honoring the resilience of Holocaust survivors while emphasizing the critical importance of preserving their testimonies for future generations.