The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum held its signature “New York Next Generation” event on April 3 at Current at Chelsea Piers for over 250 New Yorkers in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Chaired by Jesse Marlo Lazowski and Jonah Lazowski, the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, the event focused on the museum’s initiatives to use the lessons of the Holocaust to prevent genocide.
Naomi Kikoler, acting director, Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Rebecca Erbelding, historian, Education Initiatives, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, spoke of the museum’s work conducted today to prevent atrocities.
The museum broke a fundraising record at this year’s event, raising over $275,000. In 2018, this event raised $145,000. The museum’s New York Next Generation Community is comprised of 35 board members and more than 800 supporters, many of whom are grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. Chaired by Jaymere Stein, the New York Next Generation Community is always looking to expand its network of supporters.
Photo Credit: Gianna Bertoli / Michael Priest Photography for U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
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. Its far-reaching educational programs and global impact are made possible by generous donors.
