Exhibits

In the following exhibits you will find artifacts carefully chosen to showcase the work of the Holocaust Awareness Committee since its inception in the early 1980s. Photos and videos will take you through the history of the committee's work at Northeastern and in the Boston community in an effort to educate people on the tragedy of the Holocaust and other genocides.

The Arts

From the beginning, the arts have played a central role in Northeastern’s Holocaust remembrance, through musical performances, ballets, operas, and art installations. The Gideon Klein Award, which supports public performances of work related to arts and the Holocaust, has added depth to this aspect of Northeastern’s commemoration.
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Religious Commemoration

The university has hosted memorial services that have included songs, prayers, readings, and other symbolic actions. These services have been intentionally inter-faith to recognize the diversity of those who remember -- survivors, their children, and the community as a whole.

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Genocide Awareness and Prevention

The Holocaust Awareness Committee has sought to contribute to education on the horrors of the destruction of human life in the hopes of avoiding further atrocities. While Holocaust Awareness Week has largely focused on the Holocaust, speakers have addressed other genocides and genocide prevention.
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Faculty and Student Engagement

Faculty, staff, and students have always been involved in Holocaust awareness, not only as members of the committee but also as speakers, researchers, and performers. Faculty have lectured, sat on panels, and presented their own work. Students have attended events, spoken about their own research and performed artistic works.

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