Holocaust Education Museum Breaks Ground in Phoenix
A significant step towards preserving the history of the Holocaust and educating future generations took place in Phoenix with the groundbreaking of a new museum. This new educational center will occupy nearly 29,000 square feet and is located where Phoenix’s first synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel, was established in October 1921.
The event saw the participation of key figures, including Governor Katie Hobbs and Holocaust survivors, along with members of the Jewish Historical Society. The timing of the groundbreaking is poignant, coming after recent tragic events involving the death of two Israeli ambassadors in Washington, D.C., and a violent attack on the Jewish community in Boulder, Colorado.
Governor Hobbs emphasized the importance of this initiative amid the rising tide of antisemitism across the nation, stating, “These acts and the overall rise in antisemitism happening across the country makes what we are doing here today so important.”
The project is spearheaded by Steve Hilton, the project chair for the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center. He envisions the center as a transformative space for students of all backgrounds. Hilton explained, “This center will be a place where students from every background will come to learn, to question, and to reflect. It will challenge them not only to remember but to act, to see the warning signs of antisemitism and bigotry.”
Set to open by April 2027, the museum will be conveniently located near Interstate 10 and Central Avenue, making it accessible for visitors eager to engage with its educational offerings.
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