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The former concentration camp prisoners and eyewitnesses of the Shoah, have devoted all their lives to the mission of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Today, as their mission is coming to an end, they understand better than anyone else that this whole work and toil might be in vain if we do not succeed in bequeathing the material evidence of this terrible crime to future generations. The German N**i concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau remains the most important of these testimonies: once a place of suffering and death for hundreds of thousands of Jews, Poles, Roma, Sinti and people from all over Europe, today it is a memorial site visited by millions of people from around the world. Auschwitz-Birkenau is one of the most widely recognized symbols of racism, bigotry, and hatred where untold millions suffered unthinkable and heinous treatment under N**i tyranny. While there are hundreds of other historically important camps and mass grave sites, Auschwitz-Birkenau has become a symbol of the Holocaust. The preservation of Auschwitz-Birkenau is essential so that future generations can visit and understand how the world can never again allow a place of such hatred and persecution to exist. It is also an important educational tool to show those who doubt that the Holocaust ever existed that indeed, tragically, it did.

09/15/2026

Today, Lilli Keller-Rosenberg turns 94 ❤️

On September 15, 1932, Lilli was born in Croix, France and she was still a child when the world around her changed.

Until 1943, Lilli and her siblings were hidden with different families in France, protected by people who chose to help when doing so was dangerous.

Then, on October 27, 1943, everything changed again. Lilli and her family were arrested and taken to Loos Prison, then to Saint-Gilles Prison in Brussels. From there, they were deported to Ravensbrück concentration camp and ultimately to Bergen-Belsen.

Through unimaginable circumstances, Lilli survived alongside her mother and her two little brothers.

Today, we celebrate not only Lilli’s birthday, but the life she built after surviving a world that tried to take everything from her.
Her story reminds us that behind every number, every name, and every statistic is a child, a family, a life - and a future that mattered.

Happy 94th birthday, Lilli. ❤️
May we continue to listen to your story, learn from it, and carry it forward.

09/07/2026

This week, millions of Jews around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah🍎🍯

You’ve probably heard it described as the Jewish New Year.

That’s true.

But it’s so much more than that.

It is a holiday of reflection, renewal, family, hope, and memory. A time to ask difficult questions, celebrate life’s blessings, and begin again.

At a moment when antisemitism continues to rise and historical truth is too often distorted, understanding Jewish traditions has never been more important. Learning about one another’s histories, beliefs, and celebrations is one of the most powerful ways we build empathy and strengthen our communities.

Swipe through to learn why Rosh Hashanah has been celebrated for thousands of years—and why its message continues to resonate today.

Shana Tova u’Metukah to all those celebrating.

May this new year bring peace, health, renewed understanding, and hope.

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08/25/2026

Meet Kennedy Williams, our 2026 Auschwitz Legacy Fellow of the Week.

When asked why she applied for the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, Kennedy said, “My generic answer is that I’ve always been interested in Holocaust studies, and this has been reflected in my history of literature, films, and museum visits. However, my interest sparked during my Junior year of college as an intern at the Gulf Coast Holocaust Education Center in Mobile, AL. Having this opportunity opened my eyes to the depth and complexity of the Holocaust, and I believe on-site learning is one of the best ways to learn and understand. For ABMF to offer such an opportunity was something I wouldn’t dream of passing up!”

Kennedy learned of the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship through ABMF’s partnership with the Alabama Holocaust Education Center.

08/21/2026

Our Auschwitz Legacy Fellows are strengthening Holocaust education for future generations across the United States. You can help make it possible.

Through the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation fully funds a year-long experience for high school educators—providing rigorous training, classroom resources, and an immersive study trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Fellows return not only with knowledge, but with the responsibility and confidence to teach it forward, reaching hundreds of students each year.

Since launching in 2022, the Fellowship has expanded to 22 states as we work toward our goal of reaching all 50 states by 2030.

To maximize our impact and ensure broad reach in Maryland, ABMF leveraged its network and social media presence to recruit an outstanding cohort of high school educators.

The future of Holocaust remembrance depends on education and on all of us working together to support it.

At a time when 48% of Americans cannot name a single concentration camp or ghetto, and Holocaust denial continues to rise online, meaningful Holocaust education has never been more important.

👉 Go to our website to learn more.

08/18/2026

Meet Amanda Ocariz, our 2026 Auschwitz Legacy Fellow of the Week.

When asked why she applied for the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, Amanda said, “I applied for this Fellowship because I have never been to Auschwitz; going with a group of men and women who have the same passion for continuing to educate students on the Holocaust will be like nothing I have ever experienced. Learning from and with these educators will enhance what I am already doing and hopefully improve my confidence to work through the challenges.”

Amanda learned of the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship through ABMF’s partnership with the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

08/13/2026

In Memory of MaryAnn Fajardo.

Some people teach history. Others become part of it. MaryAnn Fajardo was one of those people.

A member of the 2023 Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, MaryAnn devoted her life to helping young people understand the past with honesty, empathy, and compassion. She believed that learning history was never simply about facts: it was about becoming a better teacher, a better citizen, and a better human being.

As one of her fellow Fellows beautifully wrote:

“Mary Ann embodied the highest values of our Fellowship: a deep devotion to remembrance, truth, and guiding the next generation with empathy and understanding.”

Her students, colleagues, fellow educators, and everyone privileged to know her will carry her legacy forward.

May her memory continue to inspire us to teach with integrity, to preserve historical truth, and to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten.

May her memory be a blessing.

08/12/2026

Our Auschwitz Legacy Fellows are strengthening Holocaust education for future generations across the United States. You can help make it possible.

Through the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation fully funds a year-long experience for high school educators—providing rigorous training, classroom resources, and an immersive study trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Fellows return not only with knowledge, but with the responsibility and confidence to teach it forward, reaching hundreds of students each year.

Since launching in 2022, the Fellowship has expanded to 22 states as we work toward our goal of reaching all 50 states by 2030. By working alongside partners like Holocaust & Humanity, we are strengthening Holocaust education across Kentucky and building a growing national network of educators committed to confronting antisemitism, misinformation, and Holocaust distortion.

The future of Holocaust remembrance depends on education and on all of us working together to support it.

At a time when 48% of Americans cannot name a single concentration camp or ghetto, and Holocaust denial continues to rise online, meaningful Holocaust education has never been more important.

👉 Go to our website to learn more.

08/11/2026

Meet Vanessa Piper, our 2026 Auschwitz Legacy Fellow of the Week.

When asked why she applied for the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, Vanessa said, “I am deeply committed to being a witness and teaching others how to be a witness to this important history. I was honored to apply and humbled to be given the opportunity to participate.”

Vanessa learned about the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship through ABMF’s partnership with the ZACHOR Holocaust Remembrance Foundation.

08/06/2026

Our Auschwitz Legacy Fellows are strengthening Holocaust education for future generations across the United States. You can help make it possible.

Through the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation fully funds a year-long experience for high school educators—providing rigorous training, classroom resources, and an immersive study trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Fellows return not only with knowledge, but with the responsibility and confidence to teach it forward, reaching hundreds of students each year.

Since launching in 2022, the Fellowship has expanded to 22 states as we work toward our goal of reaching all 50 states by 2030. By working alongside partners like The Holocaust Museum LA, we are strengthening Holocaust education across California and building a growing national network of educators committed to confronting antisemitism, misinformation, and Holocaust distortion.

The future of Holocaust remembrance depends on education and on all of us working together to support it.

At a time when 48% of Americans cannot name a single concentration camp or ghetto, and Holocaust denial continues to rise online, meaningful Holocaust education has never been more important.

👉 Visit our website to learn more about the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship.
 

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