Su pport the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center
Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel said: "The victims died not because of the killers. They died because of the indifference of others."
This is a special time in history. The Holocaust ended over 60 years ago. But a new wave of interest seems to have been born in what has been called the great moral rupture of our age. Now that the generation of direct survivors and witnesses is about to pass away, the earth itself is whispering, “Never Forget.” The fear of repeating history is brought home to millions with each new story of hate.
One need only look at the ongoing tribal wars in regions of Africa, ethnic war in the former Yugoslavia, the murder of human rights workers in Central America, the systematic killing of children with disabilities in China, the oppression of women in the Middle East, genocide in Darfur, the burning of black churches, the Holocaust deniers, the militias, the skinheads, the recent shooting at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and all other intolerant beliefs and behaviors in our own schools and communities … to realize humanity has yet to fully learn the lessons of the Holocaust.
As we approach the second decade in a new millennium, the OHRC, Oregon’s only institution dedicated to educating all people about the Holocaust, accepts the challenge of change and the responsibility of setting our sights even higher. We look forward to reaching out to a generation of young people who face hatred and fear even in the simple act of going to school.
We can foster an understanding of the roots of the violence, cruelty, race hatred and prejudice through OHRC’s educational programs and events. We invite you to join us.
After reading the above, we are confident you'll agree that the need for the OHRC is greater than ever. Join us in working toward creating a “world free from the threat of the Holocaust” by becoming a new member, renewing your annual membership, or by giving a donation or special year-end gift.
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