CapitalCampaignReportJUNE2017

THE ALBERT AND ETHEL HERZSTEIN AUDITORIUM Holocaust Survivor Abraham H. Foxman stated that “a major inhibitor of antisemitism for decades — shame about the Holocaust — is eroding. As time moves on, as Survivors pass away and new generations are more remote from World War II, the lessons of Auschwitz and where antisemitism can lead are weakening.” Outreach, education, as well as arts and culture focusing on the Holocaust and human behavior must be emphasized in order to connect with future generations. This Campaign supports a new 200-seat Albert and Ethel Herzstein Auditorium, equipped to provide a state-of-the-art experience for visitors and students. The Herzstein Auditorium will feature a professional performance-sized stage with artist dressing space which will allow HMH to expand the variety of performances, plays and presentations offered on-site. From educational programming to movies, lectures and talks given by our Survivor community, the new auditorium will allow Holocaust Museum Houston to reach greater numbers of visitors.

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