News and events

An important conference took place in London during the week-end of March - April 2025. The Contemporary Antisemitism London 2025 was organized by The London Center for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism. They describe their mission as follows: "The London...

November 1938 was a watershed moment in the history of the world. At the time it may have seemed that there was just a localized persecution of Jews going on in Germany. But we know now that in November 1938 things came to a dangerous point. I often speak about a...

November 7, 2024 by Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Holocaust Remembrance Association strongly condemns the vicious attack against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Holocaust Remembrance Association reminds friends and supporters that the attack happened on...

The beautiful fall holidays are here but many are unfamiliar with their deeper meaning. You may have heard of Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur and Sucot - but why are they celebrated and what are those days? What is the month of Elul in the Hebrew calendar? Read the blog...

Violent attacks on college campuses, a riot against a Los Angeles synagogue and antisemitism rampant in the streets, have been features of the past ten months. This all has been going on following the October 7, 2023, horrific surprise attack by Hamas against...

As antisemitic events in California escalated from blocking entrance to a Los Angeles Synagogue to outright violence against visitors, world watched in horror. Holocaust Remembrance Association issued a statement condemning this antisemitic action. You can read...

Demonstrations on US campuses have taken unexpected forms. The situation has by now become unbearable. March of Remembrance, Houston, TX has issued a statement against antisemitism on campuses and in support of Jewish students. Read the statement...

In an "almost historic" meeting Jewish and Christian speakers met for a symposium on Hanukkah. This happened during Hanukkah 2023. Organized by Root Source and hosted by The Nathaniel Foundation the sympoisum offered different perspectives on the holiday in the...

The Holocaust Remembrance Association, Houston, Texas will be hosting an event online for the Night of the Broken Glass, Nov. 9, which is known as  thr Kristallnacht in German. This year discussing the horrors of 1938 is especially relevant. I will be speaking...

The Holocaust Remembrance Association in Kingswood, Texas (near Houston) hosts a special event soon. The event is personally hosted by Director Rozalie Jerome. The Holocaust Garden of Hope is opening its Gate: a Replica of the Jasenovac Concentration Camp Gate in...