May 19, 2026 | News, Statements
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum stands in solidarity with the Islamic Center of San Diego’s members and families as they mourn the tragic loss of life to senseless, hate-driven violence. This horrific act tears at our shared humanity. It reinforces...
Mar 12, 2026 | News, Statements
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum stands in solidarity with the Jewish community of Oakland County, Michigan in light of today’s attack at Temple Israel. Our thoughts are with the congregation, the staff, and the entire community as they process this...
Jan 12, 2026 | News, Statements
Early this past Saturday morning, Beth Israel Temple in Jackson, Mississippi, sustained significant damage as the result of an arson attack. While we are grateful that no injuries were reported, the damage to sacred spaces and several Torahs is deeply...
Dec 14, 2025 | News, Statements
We are deeply saddened by the tragic attack on Jewish community members in Sydney, Australia as they gathered to light the first Hanukkah candle. This senseless violence is a stark reminder that antisemitism remains a present and dangerous reality. Such acts tear at...
Aug 5, 2025 | News, Statements
As many of you may have heard, multiple cars were set on fire in a Clayton neighborhood early this morning in what is now being investigated as a hate crime. Antisemitic graffiti was found in the nearby roadway. To our Museum community – we hear your fears, and...
Jun 2, 2025 | News, Statements
A Message to Our Community from Board Chair Greg Yawitz & Executive Director Myron Freedman: We are heartbroken. We are outraged. And yes – we are shaken. These feelings are real, and we are not alone in carrying them. In recent days, we have witnessed...
Feb 17, 2025 | History, Miscellaneous, News
Contact: Amy Lutz 913-426-5700 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Launches Free Virtual Classroom ST. LOUIS, MO (February 17, 2025) – The St. Louis Kaplan...
Nov 8, 2024 | News, Statements
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum strongly condemns the antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam following the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Reports indicate that young people, incited by calls on social media, attacked Israeli fans in...
Oct 7, 2024 | Miscellaneous, News, Statements
The Museum is deeply disturbed by the recent display of Nazi flags and symbols on an overpass over Highway 40. This act of antisemitism and racism serves as a painful reminder that hate did not begin nor end with the Holocaust. Such displays of intolerance and hate...
