April 2025 Newsletter

Survivors of Auschwitz leaving the camp at the end of World War II, Poland, February 1945. Photo taken by a Russian photographer during the making of a film about liberation of the camp. (Photo by alerie Bilderwelt/Getty Images)

Marking 80 Years Since the Liberation of Auschwitz

January 27, 2025 marked the 80^th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by the Soviet army.

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz is an opportunity to pass on the stories and lessons of the Holocaust to future generations. Auschwitz, the most iconic of the thousands of Nazi camps, is a warning to us of the power of hate and the need for all of us to speak out and stand up to hate wherever it exists. 

Upcoming Programs: National Holocaust Commemoration April 23

As we witness an alarming rise of antisemitism around the globe, it is more important than ever for us to recognize the critical lessons of Holocaust history as we commemorate the victims and honor the survivors and liberators.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will hold its annual Commemoration on April 23 at 10 am. The program will be livestreamed from the US Capitol and will be free to view.

Helen Weingarten: An Auschwitz Survivor

Traveling Library Exhibit

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Our Mission

The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust strives to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and promote public understanding of the history. It ensures that learning how and why the Holocaust happened is an important part of the education of Georgia citizens. It encourages reflection upon the moral questions raised by this unprecedented event and the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Read Full Statement.