Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission

The THGAAC is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 THGAAC Education Grant, which is open to all nonprofit organizations headquartered in the state of Texas for projects that align with our mission and legislative mandates.

Details, including instructions on applying for the grant, are available on our website: https://thgaac.texas.gov/grants

State Senator Judith Zaffirini and THGAAC Chair Kenneth E. Goldberg co-authored an Op-Ed reflecting on the powerful lessons of the Hate Ends Now cattle car exhibit and their significance during Jewish American Heritage Month.

As we commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month this May, we are reminded that Jewish history, resilience, and contributions are deeply woven into our cultural fabric.

"Jewish American Heritage Month is about connection. It is about recognizing the Jewish experience is not a side story. It is part of the American story and the Texas story."

Read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/3tevf9b7

In recognition of , the Dallas Jewish Historical Society presents "What My Family Carried: Jewish American Stories of Survival, Memory, and Responsibility," a powerful storytelling evening that centers the Jewish American experience as a foundation for understanding history, antisemitism, and the enduring moral imperative of remembrance. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3u3wmy7r

The THGAAC supports the commemoration of Jewish American Heritage Month each May in an effort to counter antisemitism by sharing the rich culture, history, and contributions of Jewish Americans and Jewish Texans.

The poster pictured here is taken from a series created by the Jewish Federation of San Antonio as part of their 2025 ‘Young Upstanders Museum Trunk Project.’ The THGAAC provided funding for this project through our 2025 Education Grant.

To learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month resources: https://thgaac.texas.gov/jewish-american-heritage-month

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in Texas in 2026. This month, we celebrate the many ways Jewish Americans have helped shape the Lone Star State’s history, culture, and progress.

The THGAAC provides educational resources for schools to incorporate JAHM in their classrooms ~~ https://thgaac.texas.gov/jewish-american-heritage-month

Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa joined us at UTRGV in Edinburg during the opening ceremony of the Hate Ends Now cattle car exhibit.

Speaking as both an alumnus of the university and someone deeply connected to the Jewish community, he reflected on the role of education in shaping how we understand the past and move forward.

“If we don’t understand what happened, we risk repeating the same mistakes.”

His words served as a powerful reminder that education is not just about history; it is about responsibility.

We were honored to welcome Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini to TAMIU as part of our Campus Antisemitism Programming initiative with the Hate Ends Now cattle car exhibit.

Her words reminded us why this work matters, and why education remains our most powerful tool:
“It’s easier to deny than to understand. It’s easier to reject than to study.”

In reflecting on the exhibit, she spoke about the persistence of hatred beyond the Holocaust and the responsibility we carry to confront it through education, knowledge, awareness, and dialogue.

We are grateful for her leadership, her presence, and her unwavering commitment to education.