Searching for Never Again

USC Shoah Foundation
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Searching for Never Again from the USC Shoah Foundation, explores the past and present of antisemitism and hate, and how together, we can defeat it. Host Dr. Rob Williams, Chief Executive Officer at USC Shoah Foundation and UNESCO Chair on Antisemitism and Holocaust Research, speaks with writers, thinkers, artists, political leaders and those who have experienced hate, with stories of heartbreak and hope, while SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN.

Episodes

  1. Eighty years later: A Buchenwald Survivor and Liberator meet.

    JUN 17

    Eighty years later: A Buchenwald Survivor and Liberator meet.

    Dr. Rob Williams speaks with Holocaust survivor Andrew Roth and WWII U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John "Jack" Moran, whose lives intersected at the Buchenwald concentration camp's liberation.

    1 hr
  2. Lessons from the history of Black - Jewish relations in a time of rising antisemitism with Professor Cornell Brooks

    JUN 10

    Lessons from the history of Black - Jewish relations in a time of rising antisemitism with Professor Cornell Brooks

    Dr. Rob Williams speaks with Professor Cornell William Brooks about the evolving dynamics of Black-Jewish relations, the weaponization of antisemitism, and the vital role of intergenerational understanding in forging unity against shared threats.

    1h 7m
  3. The Strength of Survivors: Holocaust Survivor Day with Allan Hall

    JUN 3

    The Strength of Survivors: Holocaust Survivor Day with Allan Hall

    On this Holocaust Survivor Day, Dr. Rob Williams speaks with Holocaust survivor Allan Hall about his riveting story of how his family survived.

    1h 9m
  4. Holocaust Denial and Distortion, with Mark Weitzman

    MAY 27

    Holocaust Denial and Distortion, with Mark Weitzman

    Dr. Rob Williams speaks with Mark Weitzman, COO of the World Jewish Restitution Organization, about the growing dangers of Holocaust denial and distortion - and why grappling with these historical falsehoods remains critically important in our modern world.

    38 min
  5. The Enduring Relevance of Holocaust History with Dr. Robert Rozett

    MAY 20

    The Enduring Relevance of Holocaust History with Dr. Robert Rozett

    Dr. Rob Williams talks with Yad Vashem Senior Historian Dr. Rob Rozett about the enduring relevance of Holocaust history and the ongoing "memory wars" that seek to shape our understanding of this critical past.

    1h 3m
  6. The UK's Search for Never Again: A Conversation with Karen Pollock of the Holocaust Educational Trust

    MAY 13

    The UK's Search for Never Again: A Conversation with Karen Pollock of the Holocaust Educational Trust

    In this episode of Searching for Never Again, host Dr. Rob Williams speaks with Karen Pollock, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, about the importance of Holocaust education in the UK and challenges of maintaining the history's relevance in the face of rising anti-Semitism.

    57 min
  7. Lessons from the Holocaust in German-occupied Poland with Dr. David Silberklang

    MAY 6

    Lessons from the Holocaust in German-occupied Poland with Dr. David Silberklang

    Dr. Rob Williams talks with historian Dr. David Silberklang about his seminal research into the Holocaust in German-occupied Poland. They discuss the crucial role of survivor testimonies in understanding historical events, and the unique challenges Holocaust researchers face today.

    58 min
  8. The Founding Directors: June Beallor and James Moll

    APR 29

    The Founding Directors: June Beallor and James Moll

    Host Dr. Rob Williams speaks to filmmakers June Beallor and James Moll, two of the founding directors of the USC Shoah Foundation. They tell how Steven Spielberg's desire to tell the stories of Holocaust survivors has become the largest repository of survivor testimonials in the world. And they share the unique challenges of recording survivors from around the world, before it was too late.

    50 min
  9. Alex Edelman

    APR 22

    Alex Edelman

    Award winning writer and comedian Alex Edelman talks with Dr. Rob Williams about the delicate balance between comedic expression and harmful rhetoric, amidst the evolving landscape of Jewish identity. Edelman discuss the challenges of rising antisemitism and the importance of humor in challenging times.

    1h 6m
  10. Dr. Irene Butter

    APR 22

    Dr. Irene Butter

    In the premier episode of Searching for Never Again, Dr. Rob Williams talks with Holocaust survivor Dr. Irene Butter, about her remarkable story of fleeing Hitler's Germany, and surviving the concentration camps, before coming the the U.S. where she led an inspiring life dedicated to education and dialogue. And Dr. Butter tells us the three lessons she shares with young people about our obligations in times of increasing division and rising antisemitism.

    1h 5m
  11. Welcome to Searching for Never Again

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    Welcome to Searching for Never Again

    SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN from the USC Shoah Foundation, explores the past and present of antisemitism and hate, and how together, we can defeat it. Host Dr. Rob Williams, Executive Director at USC Shoah Foundation UNESCO Chair on Antisemitism and Holocaust Research and Advisor to International Holocaust Rememberance Alliance speaks with writers, thinkers, artists, political leaders and those who have experienced hate, with stories of heartbreak and hope, while SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN.

    2 min

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Searching for Never Again from the USC Shoah Foundation, explores the past and present of antisemitism and hate, and how together, we can defeat it. Host Dr. Rob Williams, Chief Executive Officer at USC Shoah Foundation and UNESCO Chair on Antisemitism and Holocaust Research, speaks with writers, thinkers, artists, political leaders and those who have experienced hate, with stories of heartbreak and hope, while SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN.

Information

  • Creator
    USC Shoah Foundation
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Copyright
    © USC Shoah Foundation 2024
  • Show Website
    Searching for Never Again

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