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In Midst of Dramatic Worldwide Rise of Antisemitism Holocaust Museum LA Breaks Ground on Largest Expansion in Famed-Institution’s History

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水曜日, 11月 15, 2023
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Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust Museum in the United States, broke ground today on a major expansion of its Pan Pacific Park campus.

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  • Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust Museum in the United States, broke ground today on a major expansion of its Pan Pacific Park campus.
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    Government officials joined Holocaust Museum LA CEO Beth Kean and Holocaust survivors at the ceremony.
  • Holocaust Museum LA received a lead gift from Andrea Goldrich Cayton and Melinda Goldrich, daughters of museum founder and survivor Jona Goldrich, to name the new campus.
  • In addition, the museum received a gift from the Smidt Family Foundation, the largest ever contribution from a family or foundation whose members are not descendants of Holocaust survivors or victims.

Anne Frank Center USA Appoints Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, Seasoned Museum Professional, Scholar, and Community Builder, as CEO

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月曜日, 12月 11, 2023
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She will lead the organization's work to build the informed, compassionate world Anne Frank imagined.

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  • She will lead the organization's work to build the informed, compassionate world Anne Frank imagined.
  • "Anne Frank Center USA is thrilled to welcome Dr. Bairnsfather as its next CEO," said Jonathan Cohen, Board Chair of AFC USA.
  • "Anne Frank's hope in the face of devastating circumstances inspires my approach to work and life every day," Bairnsfather said.
  • With rising antisemitism globally and challenges to fact-based education, the work of AFC USA is more urgent than ever.

With Antisemitism Rising Throughout U.S., Holocaust Museum LA Honors Icon Arnold Schwarzenegger With Inaugural ‘Award of Courage’ at Beverly Hills Hotel Gala

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火曜日, 11月 7, 2023
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Holocaust Museum LA honored icon Arnold Schwarzenegger with the first ever “Award of Courage” at the 15th annual gala Monday, Nov. 6, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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  • Holocaust Museum LA honored icon Arnold Schwarzenegger with the first ever “Award of Courage” at the 15th annual gala Monday, Nov. 6, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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    MAN OF COURAGE – 101-year-old Holocaust survivor Joe Alexander joined former California Governor, actor and businessman Arnold Schwarzenegger last night, who received the Holocaust Museum LA’s inaugural Award of Courage for his advocacy against antisemitism and bigotry at the museum's 15th annual gala held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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    Schwarzenegger, recognized as both a cinematic and real-life hero, has been a longtime advocate against antisemitism and bigotry.
  • Kean said, “Holocaust Museum LA’s mission of education to fight antisemitism and stop hate is more critical than ever.

Omar Sharif Jr. Joins Holocaust Museum LA as Chief Advancement Officer

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水曜日, 8月 31, 2022
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Omar Sharif Jr. has joined Holocaust Museum LA as the new chief advancement officer, announced by Beth Kean, the museums CEO.

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  • Omar Sharif Jr. has joined Holocaust Museum LA as the new chief advancement officer, announced by Beth Kean, the museums CEO.
  • In his new role at the oldest survivor-founded museum in the United States, Sharif Jr. will lead the development and communications strategy.
  • Sharif Jr. is the grandson of award-winning Egyptian actor Omar Sharif on his fathers side and Holocaust survivors from Poland on his mothers.
  • Holocaust Museum LA is the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust museum in the United States and houses the West Coasts largest collection of Holocaust-era artifacts.