Please join us

for

From Vision to Reality

An Evening of Conversation and Celebration

Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the remarkable progress of Holocaust Museum Boston, a first-of-its- kind institution dedicated to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust to strengthen democracy, inspire moral courage, and create a future defined by dignity and compassion.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Cocktail Reception and Program at 6:00 PM, UMass Club, 1 Beacon Street, Boston

Featuring Special Guest Moderator: Jared Bowen, Executive Arts Editor and Host, GBH

Hear from the visionary team shaping Boston’s newest cultural landmark as they share an inside look at the making of the Museum.

To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Leslie Yarmush at info@holocaustlegacyfoundation.org. Seating in limited – reserve your place today!

HOST COMMITTEE

Jack Arbeiter

Gary Brodsky

Tomi Druyan & Mike Ross

Barbara & Michael Epstein

Abbie & Scott Frank

Keren Rimon & David Friedman

Steven & Dr. Barbara W. Grossman

Zamira Korff

Alex Krieger

Rebecca Krumholz & Matthew Gottesdiener

Joshua Leffler

Janice & Rick Lipof

Colette Phillips

Julie Ross

Jen Slovin

Susan Slonim Servais

Rishi Shukla

Becca & Brad Sontz

Meredith Talbot & Dave Litvak

Abigail Young

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Guided by special guest moderator Jared Bowen, this conversation brings together the leadership and creative minds shaping a groundbreaking museum experience for Boston – where history, design, and education come together to inspire critical thinking, moral courage, and reflection.

Jared Bowen

Emmy Award–winning Executive Arts Editor at GBH and host of The Culture Show. A PBS NewsHour correspondent, he also appears on GBH 89.7, moderates the Boston Speakers Series, and has received multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards, and the Commonwealth Award for his work in journalism.

Jody Kipnis

Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Holocaust Legacy Foundation, she leads the institution’s vision, partnerships, and campaign to bring New England’s first dedicated Holocaust museum to life. A civic leader, she was appointed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Special Commission on Antisemitism.

Dr. Nicole Freeman

Historian and museum educator dedicated to transforming Holocaust scholarship into meaningful learning experiences. She creates programs and partnerships that connect rigorous history to empathy and civic understanding, inspiring learners to think critically, act with compassion, and engage responsibly.

Kiah Shapiro

Managing Director at Luci Creative, Kiah harnesses the power of design and storytelling to move people toward empathy, understanding, and action. She leads creative teams in crafting immersive experiences that spark reflection, inspire connection, and give purpose to the stories we share.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

We extend our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose unwavering commitment has made this event, and the important work of Holocaust Legacy Foundation possible.

Your philanthropy strengthens our mission to educate, inspire, and foster understanding, while encouraging others to stand with us in creating a kinder, more compassionate world.

Legacy Sponsors

Jonathan Benjamin Epstein

Sandra Marwill & James Jampel

Susan & Arnie Servais

Remembrance Sponsors

Adele Fleet Bacow & Lawrence S. Bacow

Susan Bordash & Evan Bloomberg

Barbara & Michael Epstein

Karen & David Evans

Joy & Doug Kant

Marcia & David Stone

Witness Sponsors

Jessica & David Aronoff

Joanne & Eric Blatte

Janet & David Bloom

Sonia & John Breslow

Robert Gatof Steven & Dr. Barbara W. Grossman

Meredith Talbot & David Litvak

Beverly & Benjamin Weiner

Susan & Larry Weiner

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We invite you to join us as a sponsor and demonstrate your commitment to building a more compassionate and informed society, united in the belief that education and understanding can overcome hate and indifference.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

Legacy Sponsor – $15,000