Our vision for the New York State Holocaust Memorial at the Empire State Plaza

By preserving the memory of the Holocaust, CDJHM is confronting hatred and apathy. Our interactive experiential education program which is based on the renowned Echoes & Reflections immersive Holocaust education courses is already changing lives.

CDJHM’s efforts honor victims of the Holocaust who were murdered, survivors who settled in New York State, and those who resisted the Nazi regime and its sympathizers through its important work. Legislation was enacted into law in December 2025 to achieve this important goal.

By creating a permanent memorial, traveling memorials, education, and other programs, CDJHM motivates people to stand up and take action to combat hate, injustice, and prejudice in all its forms.

CDJHM serves as a vital connector, linking Holocaust educators, organizations, and communities to preserve memory and confront hatred and prejudice. As memory of the Holocaust fades, the urgency to understand the consequences of hate and to act together grows. Guided by the Jewish concept of tikkun olam — healing of the world — CDJHM is an essential conduit in New York State for generations to come.