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From our windows, visitors look out at the Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, The Embrace Memorial and Freedom Plaza, the Black Heritage Trail, and the Freedom Trail.

The Embrace Memorial and Freedom Plaza reflect the power of collective action in pursuit of justice. The Black Heritage Trail shares stories of struggle and perseverance. The Freedom Trail’s history reveals slavery alongside the fight for liberation. This vital crossroads speaks to the value of human rights, the fragility of democracy, and the enduring fight against intolerance and racism.

“The design of the museum feels just right for where and what it is. On a tight, heavily traveled site, it is resolutely vertical — six stories and 32,700 square feet of exhibition and educational space.”
                                                                                                                          James McCown, The Boston Globe

“Imagine looking up from Boston Common, along the Freedom Trail, to see a six-story building. You notice two things: metal wrapped all around the middle of the building, and a rail car peeking out from behind huge glass windows.”
– Amy Sokolow and Vanessa Ochavillo, WBUR

“The building’s most powerful element is conceptual. You begin by taking an elevator to the fifth floor. There a central stairway is bathed in natural light. As you descend into the exhibits, light is replaced with darkness, with exhibits chronicling the atrocities of the Nazi regime. As you make your way down, there is gradually more light until you finally end up in a sun-washed lobby.”
– James McCown, The Boston Globe

“By engaging with the history and the consequences of the Holocaust, individuals can play a role in ensuring that such atrocities are never repeated.”
– Jody Kipnis, Co-founding President and CEO

“From the street, spectators will become witnesses to the history of the Holocaust in the moment that freedom is lost. This will serve as a powerful reminder of the dangers of allowing prejudice and hatred to go unchallenged.”
– Jody Kipnis, Co-founding President and CEO

 “We are building a museum that will be an interactive and cautionary experience. We wish to make the lessons of the Holocaust relevant to new generations.”
– Jody Kipnis, Co-founding President and CEO

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Meet the Founders

Jody Kipnis and Todd Ruderman’s deep roots in Greater Boston have shaped their commitment to giving back to their community. Jody, a dedicated mother of two children, has always emphasized the importance of community involvement and service. She understands the significance of creating a positive impact on the lives of others, and now resides in Boston with her children. Todd, a proud father of three children, has spent decades honing his business acumen as a successful real estate developer, investor, and manager. His professional expertise, combined with his personal dedication to philanthropy, has uniquely positioned him to make a positive impact in the community.

During their participation in March of the Living in April 2018, Jody and Todd knew they had an obligation to remember and honor the victims of the Holocaust long after their visit to Poland was over. While on the grounds of Auschwitz, they made a promise to themselves and to their beloved friend David Schaechter, a Holocaust survivor, to preserve and perpetuate the memory and lessons of the Holocaust for future generations. They believed this could be best accomplished with ongoing Holocaust education for teens, including a first-hand visit to death camps and other Holocaust sites. The sense of urgency took hold, Holocaust Legacy Foundation was established and the Foundation’s hallmark program was created – Holocaust Legacy Fellows.

Jody and Todd’s shared passion for Holocaust education, a sense of obligation to fight anti-semitism and devotion for making a difference in their community is evident in their personal involvement with creating a Holocaust museum and educational center in Boston. They firmly believe that a Holocaust Museum in Boston will serve as a catalyst for social change, fostering a more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate society for generations to come. Their joint vision, rooted in their experience and shared values, serves as a driving force behind their efforts to establish a Holocaust museum that will educate, inspire, and empower future generations.

Will you stand with us in investing to foster positive change in our world?

We invite you to support this historic effort to join other generous individuals to help us make this museum a reality. Whether you wish to honor a family member or a friend, or simply to support this important cause, your donation directly impacts our ability to do the work of our mission: preserving and perpetuating the memory and lessons of the Holocaust for future generations through educational programs and a new museum.

The museum will offer a range of prominent naming opportunities. Please contact us at info@holocaustlegacyfoundation.org