Friends of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, & Antisemitism Advisory Comm

04/15/2026

Friends of the THGAAC is expanding Holocaust education and building understanding between communities.

The Jewish Herald-Voice - Houston's Jewish Newspaper

03/19/2026

CLICK HERE TO READ THE MARCH 2026 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTHC/bulletins/40eac32

03/18/2026

The Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) convened at the Texas Capitol for its quarterly meeting on March 4th, bringing together leaders and educators to address Holocaust and antisemitism education, highlighted by powerful testimony from Bondi shooting survivor Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff about the antisemitic terror attack in December.

The session underscored the urgency of the commission’s work, with state leaders and experts emphasizing the need to confront rising global antisemitism through education, awareness, and continued advocacy.

01/26/2026

Press Release sent out by the Texas Historical Commission about Holocaust Awareness Week that begins tomorrow with lessons developed and approved by the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission

01/09/2026

The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission is gearing up in preparation for Holocaust Awareness Week starting January 23rd and running through January 30th.

Every year, the THGAAC arranges curriculum for public schools in Texas to teach about the Holocaust during the last week of January to coincide with International Holocaust Awareness Day which this year takes place on January 27th.

12/31/2025

Click below to hear what Texas Governor Greg Abbott had to say about the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission at this year's Hanukah Party!

The governor's enthusiastic endorsement speaks to the leading work the state agency is undertaking to combat antisemitism in Texas, and why we hope you will consider supporting its efforts by making a tax deductible donation through the Friends of the THGAAC: https://secure.cardknox.com/friendsofthethgaac

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09/25/2025

The THGAAC September 2025 Newsletter has just arrived... with an emotional opening letter by THGAAC Vice Chair Sandra Parker:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTHC/bulletins/3f14762

08/06/2025

To Support The Work of the THGAAC Through "Friends" Click Here: https://thgaac.texas.gov/volunteer/friends-of-the-thgaac

The Jewish Herald-Voice - Houston's Jewish Newspaper

07/24/2025

Friends of the THGAAC officially voted to approve the THGAAC State Commission specific grant-funding requests at its first board meeting on June 27th. These grants generously added $80,975 to the THGAAC’s $146,900 grant monies, for a total of $227,875.00 in grant funding.

As a reminder, near 100% of funds raised by Friends of the THGAAC go directly towards grant requests from the THGAAC State Commission.

To make your tax-deductible donation to Friends of the THGAAC to help combat Antisemitism throughout the State of Texas, please click here: https://secure.cardknox.com/friendsofthethgaac

The Jewish Herald-Voice - Houston's Jewish Newspaper

06/27/2025

Fresh Off The Press... The THGAAC Quarterly Newsletter:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTHC/bulletins/3e44bb8

06/25/2025

Friends of the THGAAC held its inaugural meeting on June 23rd with Texas community leaders including Chair Steve Finkelman (Houston), Benjamin Lipson (Houston), and Lauren Hamer (Austin).

The Board reviewed the recommendations from the THGAAC, and agreed to supplement the state funds by awarding an additional $80,975.00 in funding for educational grants that support Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism education.

In addition, these leaders will work to explore new opportunities for fundraising throughout Texas in a variety of creative ways in order to maximize assistance for statewide agencies and organizations as they work to proactively combat antisemitism with special emphasis on underserved communities.