On display Monday, January 13, through Friday, January 31, 2025, in Louisiana Memorial Pavilion

In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, The National WWII Museum will display a series of photographs and personal accounts from photojournalist Erez Kaganovitz's digital storytelling project Humans of the Holocaust.

Humans of the Holocaust pairs compelling contemporary photos of Holocaust survivors with their own remarkable life stories. The poignant and powerful photos and stories captured by Kaganovitz, the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, offer a fresh perspective about the experiences of Holocaust survivors. Humans of the Holocaust explores individual stories that show how the human spirit can overcome even the most inhumane circumstances.

About the Artist

Photographer, Tel Aviv native, and speaker Erez Kaganovitz is the human behind the Humans of Tel Aviv, Humans of Israel, Humans of the Holocaust, and Humans of October 7th projects. Through his work, Kaganovitz has helped bridge a cultural gap in society both within and outside of Israel. His compelling work brings understanding, emotional connection, and unity to many around the world.

Sponsored by Taube Philanthropies, the display is part of the Taube Family Holocaust Education Program.

Related Programming

Scout Week Badge Workshop: Storytelling with Photography | Saturday, January 25 
Scouts will learn to snap the perfect shot by exploring how to capture compelling images, create engaging narratives with their work, and use the power of digital storytelling while taking inspiration from Humans of the Holocaust. 

Teaching Difficult Histories: The Holocaust | Saturday, January 25 
In partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, teachers will explore curricula and guidelines for teaching the Holocaust, tour the “And Then They Came for Me” gallery in the Museum’s Liberation Pavilion, and engage in conversation with artist Erez Kaganovitz about his project, Humans of the Holocaust.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorative Ceremony | Monday, January 27 
Join us for a morning of remembrance and reflection as The National WWII Museum commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day.