Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Honors Holocaust Survivors

Marking 30th anniversary, USC Shoah Foundation reaffirms commitment to preserving history and countering antisemitism

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 4:50pm
Getty Images for the USC Shoah Foundation
Getty Images for the USC Shoah Foundation

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. 

Anton Mason on Yom Kippur
Rabbi Isaac Levy sought to connect survivors
“To tell them you’re alive”
Ruth Crane held on to the power of ritual
“Everything else fell away”
Dorin Cohen was trapped for 27 hours
“Then they shot at our door”
Ron Segev thought his life was over
“I could actually see the rifle”
Yair Avital defended Kibbutz Be’eri
“I was sure my family was dead”
Floyd Dade fought in a black tank battalion
“We died together … but we could not live together”

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