How LA’s Holocaust Museum Uses Education and Conversations With Survivors to Fight Antisemitism
variety.comBeth Kean “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I awaken, I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.” – Kanye West This statement shocked many people last October, but to those of who work at Holocaust Museum Los Angeles it was another call to action.
As CEO of the oldest Holocaust museums in the United States, I did what I always do when antisemitic tropes and statements occur in our community: I reached out to the offending individual or group.
In this instance, I offered Mr. West — under the condition of no press or photo ops — the opportunity to meet with me, our educators and Holocaust survivors.
We wanted to explain how the Holocaust, began with the type of words he spoke. A meeting never materialized. This is, sadly, an ever-present reality today in the world of Holocaust education: The constant need to fight a dramatic surge in antisemitism.
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