Holocaust Museum and Education Center - Orange County

Address: 4600 Bathurst Street
Suite 430, Toronto, ON, M2R3V2, Canada 
Phone: 416-785-1333
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Website: https://www.yadvashem.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSocietyforYadVashem 
Twitter: https://x.com/CdnSocYadVashem
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadiansocietyforyv/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-society-for-yad-vashem

Director/Person-in-Charge: Jonathan Allen, National Executive Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Principal Staff Members:
Alana Saxe, Director, Education and Special Projects, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Year established: 1986

Mission: The Canadian Society for Yad Vashem’s (CSYV) mission is to disseminate the universal lessons of the Holocaust across Canada through commemorative and educational activities. CSYV, in tandem with Yad Vashem: The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, supports charitable projects, brings Canadian educators to Israel to educate and equip themselves with the right academic tools to address and teach the Holocaust in their classrooms and their communities across Canada and work in partnership with alumni of the seminar, with local school boards, provincial ministries of education and with Canadian organizations to continue this important education across Canada.

Address: 2128 Duxbury Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 310-837-4999
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Website: https://holdontoyourmusic.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoldOnToYourMusic
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holdontoyourmusic/

Director/Person-in-Charge: Mona Golabek, Principal and Founder
Principal Staff Members:
Jaclyn Maduff, Executive Director
Rebecca Keel, Program Director

Year Established: 2003
Staff: Salaried - 3; Volunteers: https://holdontoyourmusic.org/about/

Type of Organization: Educational and artistic non-profit 501 c 3

Mission or Function: Anchored in the inspiring story of Holocaust survivor Lisa Jura, the foundation fosters hope through the power of storytelling and music, enlightening people of all backgrounds with the knowledge that we can flourish and our dreams can thrive, even when faced with immense adversity and prejudice. The intergenerational story of Holocaust survivor Lisa Jura is brought to life by her daughter, pianist Mona Golabek. The Foundation brings books, music and the performing arts together to tell a universal story of hope, empowering generations with knowledge and understanding. Partnering with educators to inspire students, families and communities through holistic programs to keep vital lessons of resilience engaging and relevant.

Publications and Books: https://holdontoyourmusic.org/books/

Media: https://holdontoyourmusic.org/news/

Performances: https://holdontoyourmusic.org/performances/

Educational Programming: https://holdontoyourmusic.org/education/

Address: Attn: Cypress College Foundation
9200 Valley View Street
Cypress, CA  90630
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Phone: 714-469-6764
Website: https://www.cypresscollege.edu/survivors-gallery/

Director/Person-in-Charge: Cliff Lester, Professor Emeritus, Chair Holocaust Education Initiative
Principal Volunteers:
Dr. Margie Lewis, Cypress College President Emeritus
Karen Lynn Cant, Cypress College Vice-President (retired)
Gail Taylor,  Executive Director, Foundation (retired)
Howard Kummerman, Foundation Executive Director

Years Established: Foundation: 1972; Initiative: 2017

Type of Organization: 501(c)3

Mission: Through the lens of the Holocaust, the Cypress College Holocaust Education Initiative educates our community about the dangers of intolerance, while empowering its citizens to stand against antisemitism, bigotry and hate by safeguarding the dignity of all people. 

Services: The Cypress College Holocaust Education Initiative provides professional development opportunities to middle school, high school, and community college teachers on incorporating the lessons of the Holocaust into their classroom curriculum. This training is supported by providing resources accessible to teachers and students to enhance lessons about the Holocaust and against intolerance of individuals and targeted groups. On site docent led tours are available on request. 

Publication: Bringing Light from Darkness: Teaching the Holocaust Through Survivor Portraits.