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Witnesses and History: October 7 Attacks, One Year Later

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 1:56pm

The USC Shoah Foundation stands in solemn tribute to the memory of those murdered by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and to those hostages still in captivity. As we mark this day, we reflect not only on the devastating loss of life but also on the dangerous beliefs that led to this atrocity.

The attacks on October 7 revealed the persistence of virulent antisemitism in communities across the globe. Antisemitism threatens the memory of the Holocaust, threatens individual lives and communities, and undermines democratic values, the rule of law, and global security.

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USC Shoah Foundation testimonies, including that of Oct. 7, to be available in Hebrew

Dr. Robert Williams, USC Shoah Foundation Finci-Viterbi Executive Director Chair, said of the project, "The translation of our archive into Hebrew marks a significant milestone in our mission to thoroughly document the history of the Holocaust, as well as contemporary antisemitism, and ensure that these crucial survivor experiences are accessible to Hebrew-speaking audiences."

Special Panel Event
Event Details

Archives and Testimony in the Wake of October 7th

October 08, 2024 @ 11:30 am
This event will bring together leading perspectives from researchers, academics and historical archival institutions to explore the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities for building, preserving, and providing access to archives.
Details:
Start: October 08, 2024 / 11:30 AM

The USC Shoah Foundation Launches Countering Antisemitism Laboratory

Search Underway for Inaugural Director to Lead Research, Education, and Outreach Efforts

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:21am
With antisemitic harassment and violence surging ferociously around the globe, the USC Shoah Foundation establishes a Countering Antisemitism Laboratory to research and combat one of the world's most virulent hatreds. The USC Shoah Foundation seeks an inaugural director for the Countering Antisemitism Laboratory, which will work with scholars, journalists, policymakers, and other leadership groups to address all forms of antisemitism. The Laboratory will house a major collection of testimonies from survivors of antisemitic violence, training programs centered on understanding and responding to antisemitism, an initiative focused on digital antisemitism and Holocaust denial, and other practical research efforts.
Daniel and Marisa Klass USC Shoah Foundation Lecture Series
Event Details

The Origins of Christian Anti-Judaism

September 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm
Although antipathy toward Jews and Judaism became a hallmark of medieval Christianity, pinpointing the ancient origins of Christian Anti-Judaism poses challenges. Rabbi Joshua Garroway, PhD, examines the writings of Paul, Justin, Augustine, and other early Christian thinkers to trace the origins of Christian Anti-Judaism.
Details:
Start: September 24, 2024 / 2:00 PM

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