Events

April 12, 2026  

Fighting Antisemitism and Celebrating Community: An Introduction to the Shoah Memorial

In an era of rising division, how do we transform the lessons of the past into a shield for the future? Join us for an exclusive first look at the Shoah Memorial, a landmark project coming to Fairfield that seeks to honor history while actively stemming the tide of hate. Discover how this local initiative aims to make a global impact.

Why You Should Come

To take part in what promises to be a powerful afternoon that will feature addresses from a number of honored speakers and guests.

The two key components of the afternoon will be a presentation by the Shoah Memorial artist, Victoria Milstein, followed by a moderated panel discussion featuring Philip Eliasoph, Fairfield University Special Assistant to the President for Arts and Culture; Shelly Krieger, the founding educator of the Holocaust Research Center; and Holocaust survivor Michell Schell, and more!

To reserve free tickets, visit Fighting Antisemitism and Celebrating Community: An Introduction to the Shoah Memorial | The Westport Library

Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880

January 21, 2026

Lisa Wexler Show Interview

She Wouldn't Take Off Her Boots

Paul Burger, Founder and Chairman of Shoah Memorial Fairfield University Project Board and artist & educator, Victoria Milstein join Lisa Wexler to talk about her sculpture, She Wouldn’t Take Off Her Boots, the centerpiece of a landmark project coming to Fairfield at the Shoah Memorial, that seeks to honor the Holocaust history while actively stemming the tide of hate.

To listen, visit She Wouldn't Take Off Her Boots - The Lisa Wexler Show | Acast

To learn about Lisa Wexler, visit her website at About Lisa — The Lisa Wexler Show