Eighty-One Years After Liberation: Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt Speaks about Why Remembering Still Matters in the Fight Against Antisemitism
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In Person
Location:
Main Sanctuary
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland OR 97209
Congregation Beth Israel and the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE) present a timely and deeply resonant public lecture by Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. The program, Eighty-One Years After Liberation: Why Remembering Still Matters in the Fight Against Antisemitism, is the 2026 Oseran Family Lecture and will take place in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
As one of the world’s foremost historians of the Holocaust and a leading voice in confronting contemporary antisemitism, Ambassador Lipstadt brings unmatched expertise to this moment. Her remarks will explore why remembering the Holocaust remains essential, not only as a matter of historical responsibility, but as a vital tool in combating denial, distortion, and the alarming rise of antisemitism around the world.
At a time of profound social and political turbulence, Lipstadt will address the urgent relevance of Holocaust education; the responsibilities of individuals and institutions in safeguarding truth; and the ways communities can rebuild trust, resilience, and connection across political and ideological divides. Speaking to a Portland audience that reflects a wide range of Jewish experiences and perspectives, she will consider the state of antisemitism and authoritarianism in America today, and how shared memory can help strengthen democratic values and civil society.
For those who plan to join us via livestream, we will email you the link and password as the event approaches.