Mission

We are an anti-hatred organization, located next to Auschwitz using education to create change in a world where hate is on the rise.

In 1995, Fred Schwartz z"l (1931-2016) established the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF)

to rebuild a Jewish cultural, spiritual, and educational center in Oświęcim and pay tribute to Jews who had been an essential part of the town’s life for over 400 years.

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Our mission is twofold: to preserve the rich Jewish life of Oświęcim (Auschwitz) before more than 90% of its Jewish population was obliterated by hate.

Prior to the war, Jews lived in harmony with their neighbors in this typical European village, just another ordinary town like thousands of others across Europe. By preserving the history, people, and places of Oświęcim (Auschwitz), we bring light to this dark chapter in history.  

When people come to AJCF, they see firsthand just how hatred leads to discrimination and genocide.

They see this obliterated beautiful community, the faces, and stories of hundreds who perished, and feel the horror when they realize this place was just one of thousands of stories of villages, towns, and cities that were destroyed.

In Parallel, We fight all modern hatred head-on through our world-class educational programs, seminars, and engagement with our campus.

International leaders lead our unique immersive programs, highlighting the lessons of the Holocaust to underscore what hatred can lead to if stoked and encouraged. Our programs are designed to personally connect with participants, helping them understand their unique role in creating a hatred-free tomorrow.

We firmly believe that all kinds of hate stem from the same root, whether it is based on race, identity, or religion. Only together can we educate the next generation and prevent another genocide from happening.

Fight Against Hatred.

What are you doing to fight against hatred today?


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Pl. Ks. J. Skarbka 5
32-600 Oświęcim, Poland

Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation

57 West 57th Street, Rm 424 New York NY 10019