Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is a Holocaust memorial at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, in Miami Beach, Florida.

It was conceived by a committee of Holocaust survivors in 1984, formally established in 1985 as the Holocaust Memorial Committee, a non-profit organization.

The memorial was designed by Kenneth Treister on a site designated by the City of Miami Beach Commission at Meridian Avenue and Dade Boulevard. The Memorial was opened on Sunday, February 4, 1990, with Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel as guest speaker at the dedication ceremonies. Miami Attorney and Holocaust survivor Andrew C. Hall serves as chairman[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Greater Miami Jewish Federation: Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach -Yad Vashem Partnership Provides Unique Approach to Holocaust Education".
  2. ↑ Lilly, Christiana (19 April 2012). "Andrew C. Hall, Miami Attorney, Talks Surviving The Holocaust, Helping Victims Of Terror" – via Huff Post.

Coordinates: 25°47′44″N 80°08′10″W / 25.795506°N 80.136219°W / 25.795506; -80.136219

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