Holocaust museum seeks stories of local WWII veterans

Ultimate West U Beta: Holocaust museum seeks stories of local WWII veterans
Houston, Texas -- As part of a new exhibit titled "Ours to Fight For: American Jews in the Second World War,” Holocaust Museum Houston is inviting veterans and their families and friends to share stories and photos of Jewish veterans who served during World War II.

It was once widely believed that Jewish people did not serve in the military in World War II. The exhibition, which opens July 15, commemorates the role of Jewish military members who served on and off the battlefield during World War II.

The exhibit continues through Dec. 31 in Holocaust Museum Houston's Mincberg Gallery in the Morgan Family Center at 5401 Caroline St., in Houston's Museum District.

“Ours to Fight For,” which was created by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – "A Living Memorial to the Holocaust" in New York City, is based on video testimony gathered from more than 400 oral histories with Jewish servicemen and women. Their words are illustrated through historic film footage, videotaped interviews and hundreds of photographs and objects.

As part of the exhibition, Holocaust Museum Houston is seeking photos and one-page descriptions of local Jewish veterans and their service during World War II.

For more information about submitting entries, contact the Changing Exhibits Department at Holocaust Museum Houston at 713-942-8000, ext. 400, or by e-mail to exhibits@hmh.org by April 29.

A free preview reception, open to the public, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 14. Advance registration is required. To register online, visit www.hmh.org/registerevent.aspx. For more information, call 713-942-8000 or e-mail exhibits@hmh.org.