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January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as designated by the United Nations.

When Carolyn Siegel, the granddaughter of two Holocaust survivors, saw Los Angeles fall prey to a string of antisemitic incidents in 2020, she couldn’t help but think that if more people had heard the stories she grew up with, this kind of hatred wouldn’t exist.

"Amazing." "Moving." "Vital." These were just a few of the words used to describe a recent brunch that brought together Holocaust survivors, eager to share their incredible stories, and middle school students–eager to listen.

As the grandson of Holocaust survivors and Hollywood actors, Omar Sharif, Jr. believes his new role as the Chief Advancement Officer at the Holocaust Museum LA is a way to uphold his family legacy and pay tribute to his heritage.