While captive in the Warsaw ghetto, Jewish historian and social worker Emanuel Ringelblum led a brave group—including writers ...

Orthodox Jews suffered greatly during the Holocaust, yet their experiences have been inadequately studied by scholars. By examining diverse sources—including diaries, memoirs, letters, and photographs ...

Marius was the only “humane” being I met during the terrible days of deportation. On a snowy November day in 1944 at Auschwitz ( I was 19 years old), they called us together and crammed us again into ...

A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Federal support ...

These educational Holocaust videos explore the experiences of Holocaust survivors, the Museum’s collections, and Holocaust history.

We mourn the passing of Professor Raul Hilberg, world-renowned scholar, founder of the academic field of Holocaust studies, and a key figure in the establishment and development of the United States ...

The Museum offers a wide selection of online resources about the Holocaust and other genocides and mass atrocities. These tools provide a variety of ways to learn and teach about this important ...

Because the Holocaust involved people in different roles and situations living in countries across Europe over a period of time—from Nazi Germany in the 1930s to German-occupied Hungary in 1944—one ...

The lessons of the Holocaust are more relevant now than ever. Your contribution will have an immediate and direct impact on educating future generations. Make a donation, give a tribute gift, ...

Violent antisemitism and hatred did not end with the Holocaust and are on the rise. Using examples from Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, this seven-minute film explains how antisemitic ...

US Holocaust Memorial Museum educators and historians created these lesson plans for use in secondary classrooms. Click on a lesson plan to see its recommended grade level, subjects covered, and time ...