Our Vision

The vision of HRA18 is to see the world inspired to stand in solidarity against persecution, prejudice, and indifference.

In the early 20th century, the worst genocide of the Jewish people in world history was perpetrated in plain sight by the Nazi regime. This only happened because Europe’s history of hatred for the Jewish people had been ingrained in society for centuries. It is that same ingrained hatred that continues to spawn acts of antisemitism today. The best way we can honor those who lost their lives in the Holocaust, as well as the survivors whose lives are marked by the suffering they endured, is to inspire a new generation to defend the Jewish people against antisemitism now and in the future.

Although mention of the Holocaust automatically evokes horrifying images of death and destruction, death is not our focus. Instead, the Holocaust Remembrance Association focuses on the stories of survivors, rescuers, and repentant descendants of Nazi perpetrators. We seek to inspire people to action with accounts of resilience, hope, and bravery.

We are a 501(c)(3) educational organization based in Northeast Houston, Texas. The Holocaust Remembrance Association was formed by Jewish descendants of Holocaust survivors and Christian allies in order to sensitize hearts to the issues of the Holocaust and facilitate education, healing, and reconciliation.

Guiding Principles

Unfortunately, acts of blatant antisemitism in the United States and around the world are still regularly reported in the news. As society’s collective visceral memory of the Holocaust has faded, people who are not directly affected by antisemitism have begun reverting to their natural indifference toward these vile acts. We must combat that indifference with consistent, unambiguous condemnation of every instance where Jewish people are targeted for their faith or identity. We must remind the world of the dangerous consequences of ignoring or minimizing such hatred.

We can make a difference in the hearts and minds of our fellow citizens through education. A shockingly high number of young people today are completely ignorant of the history of the Holocaust. It has even become common for young people to profess the idea that documented facts about the Holocaust are exaggerated or made up. This is largely due to a failure in education, rather than inherent malicious intent. Holocaust deniers are working hard to brainwash our youth, and we must counteract that with as many documented stories as possible.

An invigorated effort to invest in Holocaust education naturally leads to reconciliation and healing. When good people learn the truth, they are moved with compassion, repentance, and a desire to take action.

For far too long, the Jewish people have been isolated from other faith-based communities. We are living in a unique time in world history where Christians and other good-hearted people of faith want to build bridges with us. Many Christians recognize the role that religious bigotry has played in the persecution of the Jewish people and desire to reverse the sins of the past. We are eager to partner with faith community leaders who share our passion for eliminating bigotry and persecution.