USC Shoah Foundation Executive Director Condemns Jewish Registration Flier in Ukraine

Thu, 04/17/2014 - 3:52pm
USC Shoah Foundation and leaders around the world are condemning an anti-Semitic flier given to Jews in Donetsk, Ukraine, ordering them to register with the government or face deportation and confiscation of property.
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Mission to Rwanda Begins with Visit to Partner School and Memorial Sites

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 4:30pm
A special delegation of staff and supporters of the USC Shoah Foundation arrived in Rwanda yesterday to begin a weeklong mission to learn about the Institute’s work in Rwanda, reinforce their commitment, and share the experience with others.
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Testimony: The Legacy of Schindler’s List and the USC Shoah Foundation in Bookstores Today

Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:53am
The new book, published today, take readers deep into the making of Schindler’s List and the USC Shoah Foundation.
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UN’s Zainab Hawa Bangura to Speak About Sexual Violence in War

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 4:27pm
Click here to watch a livestream of Ms. Bangura's talk from 6-7:30 p.m. PST, moderated by USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith and United Nations News and Media Executive Producer Andi Gitow.
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President of Rwanda Paul Kagame Visits USC Shoah Foundation

Wed, 02/12/2014 - 4:30pm
President Paul Kagame visited USC Shoah Foundation on Wednesday to learn more about the Institute’s work linking testimony, technology and education.
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Rwandan Genocide Commemoration, Kwibuka20, Begins Today

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 4:00pm

Today marks the beginning of Kwibuka20, Rwanda’s three-month commemoration of the 1994 Rwandan Tutsi Genocide.

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2013 Year in Review: A Message from the Executive Director

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 3:47pm

Executive director Stephen Smith highlights just a few of USC Shoah Foundation's 2013 achievements.

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Claude Lanzmann Discusses 37-Year Journey to Make “The Last of the Unjust”

Tue, 12/10/2013 - 4:07pm

French film director Claude Lanzmann spoke candidly about his latest film, The Last of the Unjust, at a USC School of Cinematic Arts screening hosted by USC Shoah Foundation Tuesday night.

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A Warrior’s Battle with God

Thu, 12/05/2013 - 3:36pm

Sid Shachnow has two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts -- and that's just for his service in Vietnam, where he led his troops with courage and distinction.

“There was no room for conscience,” he confides when discussing his 39 years of military service. “Once I was face to face with a Viet Cong. I had him in my sights as he ran toward me. He dropped his weapon and veered left. I did not pull the trigger. I still do not know if I did the right thing. My conscience got in the way.”

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Stephen Smith Delivers Keynote Address at 12th Annual Council of Holocaust Educators Conference

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 5:07pm

The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education (CHHANGE) is hosting its annual conference for Holocaust educators Friday, featuring USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith as keynote speaker.

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