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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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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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.

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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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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.
  • (Al Seib / Al Seib Holocaust Museum LA)
    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.

Lessons from the Holocaust Reviewed in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Twenty years ago, the late Anna Scherzer , M.D., presented reflections that are reprinted in the fall issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.

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  • Twenty years ago, the late Anna Scherzer , M.D., presented reflections that are reprinted in the fall issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.
  • We are threatened with the ‘Truth’ that we have a ‘Crisis.’”
    German physicians who wanted to follow their conscience paid a heavy price.
  • American physicians who objected to the demands of “health reform” to put the good of society before individual patients’ needs had their personal and family obligations to think about.
  • “I did not pledge to the State to satisfy its greater political or budgetary goals.”
    The Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons is published by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) , a national organization representing physicians in all specialties since 1943.

Melanie Bender Martin Named Folger's Director of Communications and Marketing

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Melanie Bender Martin has been appointed the Folger's first Director of Communications and Marketing, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). As the leader of a newly-created Folger division, Martin will oversee all aspects of marketing and communications for the DC cultural institution which is home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection. She arrives at a transformative moment as the Folger prepares to reopen after a three-year building renovation designed to share more of its collection and resources with more people than ever before.

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  • Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC appoints Melanie Bender Martin as their first Director of Marketing & Communications Director.
  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Melanie Bender Martin has been appointed the Folger's first Director of Communications and Marketing, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG).
  • As the leader of a newly-created Folger division, Martin will oversee all aspects of marketing and communications for the DC cultural institution which is home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection.
  • Martin began as the Folger's Director of Communications and Marketing on June 12, 2023.

#ENDJEWHATRED ANNOUNCES HISTORIC PROCLAMATION VICTORIES AHEAD OF DAY OF EMPOWERMENT

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The international grassroots civil rights movement #EndJewHatred announces historic legislative proclamations declaring Saturday, April 29th as '#EndJewHatred Day' around the United States. This significant victory comes on the one year anniversary of the first proclamation of April 29th as #EndJewHatred Day, a non-partisan day of pride, unity, and solidarity with the Jewish community.

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  • NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The international grassroots civil rights movement # EndJewHatred announces historic legislative proclamations declaring Saturday, April 29th as '#EndJewHatred Day' around the United States.
  • This significant victory comes on the one year anniversary of the first proclamation of April 29th as #EndJewHatred Day, a non-partisan day of pride, unity, and solidarity with the Jewish community.
  • "#EndJewHatred Day is a day of empowerment for the Jewish people," said Brooke Goldstein, co-founder of the End Jew Hatred movement.
  • #EndJewHatred Day is a day that recognizes our collective strength through unity in a simple message: we will end Jew-hatred in our lifetime."

Statement by Minister Hussen on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Monday, April 17, 2023

This evening marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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  • This evening marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • This evening at sunset marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • The Holocaust, known as the Shoah in Hebrew, is one of the darkest chapters in human history.
  • To combat antisemitism at home and abroad, the Government of Canada reappointed the Honourable Irwin Cotler as Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.

Government of Canada invests $25 Million in the new Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

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Monday, December 5, 2022

We are proud that our support for the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver will strengthen Holocaust education, improve accessibility to arts and heritage, and combat antisemitism."

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  • We are proud that our support for the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver will strengthen Holocaust education, improve accessibility to arts and heritage, and combat antisemitism."
  • The redevelopment of the Jewish Community Centre will result in a renewed state-of-the-art, multigenerational community centre with amenities and services for all Vancouver residents including expanded childcare spaces, seniors' services, arts and cultural space, and an expanded Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
  • The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, built in 1961, serves over 40,000 people a year through cultural, recreational, educational and social activities, in addition to housing not-for-profit community organizations.
  • Budget 2022 affirmed the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting the modernization of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.

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

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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.

Israel Honors Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla with the "Jewish Nobel" Prize

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

JERUSALEM, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the President of Israel Isaac Herzog presented the Genesis Prize to Dr. Albert Bourla at a ceremony in Israel's capital Jerusalem.

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  • The annual $1 million Genesis Prize, dubbed the "Jewish Nobel" by TIME magazine, honors extraordinary individuals for their outstanding professional achievement, contribution to humanity, commitment to Jewish values and the State of Israel.
  • Dr. Albert Bourla was announced as the 9th Genesis Prize Laureate in January 2022.
  • The President of Israel Isaac Herzog said: "Albert Bourla was not deterred by high stakes, by naysayers, by conspiracy or by politics.
  • 2022 Genesis Prize Laureate Dr. Albert Bourla said: "I am honored and deeply humbled to receive the Genesis Prize.

Israel Honors Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla with the "Jewish Nobel" Prize

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

JERUSALEM, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the President of Israel Isaac Herzog presented the Genesis Prize to Dr. Albert Bourla at a ceremony in Israel's capital Jerusalem.

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  • The annual $1 million Genesis Prize, dubbed the "Jewish Nobel" by TIME magazine, honors extraordinary individuals for their outstanding professional achievement, contribution to humanity, commitment to Jewish values and the State of Israel.
  • Dr. Albert Bourla was announced as the 9th Genesis Prize Laureate in January 2022.
  • The President of Israel Isaac Herzog said: "Albert Bourla was not deterred by high stakes, by naysayers, by conspiracy or by politics.
  • 2022 Genesis Prize Laureate Dr. Albert Bourla said: "I am honored and deeply humbled to receive the Genesis Prize.