California Launches Council to Combat Hate and Teach Holocaust History
California Governor Gavin Newsom launched the Governor's Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education on Oct. 6 at the Museum of Tolerance. The council aims to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate, and educate students about the Holocaust and other genocides. Newsom's visit came amidst reports of vandalism at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, highlighting the need for such initiatives.
Newsom addressed antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses, stressing the need to counter the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. The council, comprised of state elected officials, academics, advocates, and community organizations, will work to educate students and combat hate. The 2025 California state budget allocated a total of $13.5 million for related projects.
The budget includes $10 million for the Museum of Tolerance to create a new exhibit on antisemitism. Additionally, $2.5 million was allocated for the expansion of the Holocaust Museum Los Angeles at Pan Pacific Park. Upon his visit, Newsom was shown an original 1919 letter written by Adolf Hitler expressing his desire for the legal removal of Jews from Germany. Furthermore, $1 million was allocated for the renovation of the Tauber Holocaust Library and Archives in San Francisco.
The Governor's Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education, along with the allocated funds, signals California's commitment to remembering the past and preventing future hate. These initiatives aim to educate future generations about the Holocaust and other genocides, fostering a more tolerant and inclusive society.
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