The THGAAC submitted its second Study on Antisemitism in Texas, as required under House Bill 3257.
“Jews Shouldn’t Have to Hide Symbols of Their Identity,” featured in TIME by Rabbi Brian Strauss of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston.
Texas adopted the IHRA definition as part of HB3257, legislation that established the THGAAC.
The 6th Annual Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week will take place January 27-31, 2025.
To combat and confront hatred, prejudice, and indifference by educating all Texans about the Holocaust and other genocides in an effort to dismantle antisemitism and prevent such future atrocities
“The commission’s bill on academic boycotts is what the UT system is relying on. Your work was incredibly preemptive.“
~ Senator Phil King
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) formally submitted the first-ever Study on Antisemitism in Texas, as required under House Bill 3257 from the 87th Legislature.
Antisemitic incidents are on the rise. Learn about how to respond to antisemitism based on the location and circumstances of the threat.
Learn more about the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission’s history, mission, and successes in this one-page overview that can be downloaded and shared.
Review our past newsletters and e-mail blasts and take a look at what the THGAAC has been involved with lately.
Fri, Nov 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shearith Israel
Dallas, Texas
Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Sun, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center (DGA)
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Mon, Nov 18, 9:00am - 10:30am
Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM), Executive Dining Room
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online via Zoom
Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online via YouTube
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline
Houston, TX , 77004
Fri, Nov 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shearith Israel
Dallas, Texas
Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Sun, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center (DGA)
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Mon, Nov 18, 9:00am - 10:30am
Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM), Executive Dining Room
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online via Zoom
Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online via YouTube
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline
Houston, TX , 77004
Fri, Nov 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shearith Israel
Dallas, Texas
Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Sun, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center (DGA)
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Mon, Nov 18, 9:00am - 10:30am
Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM), Executive Dining Room
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online via Zoom
Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online via YouTube
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline
Houston, TX , 77004
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission actively develops, hosts, and promotes programs related to Holocaust, genocide, and antisemitism education. The THGAAC partners with institutions within and outside of Texas to make Holocaust, genocide, and antisemitism education resources available to the public.