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Having become a
Charter Member of
the Museum in 1992,
As human beings
we have a moral
obligation to ensure
More than 20 years
ago, we became
involved with the
our father, Irv Apatoff,
believed strongly in
perpetuating the legacy of
the victims and survivors
that the United States
Holocaust Memorial
Museum personifies.
The Museum became
the vehicle by which
Irv felt he could help to
preserve the lessons of
the Holocaust, educating
not only his children and
grandchildren, but future
generations as well. Irv felt
it was of vital importance
to keep the memories alive
as the last of the survivors
share their stories of the
unthinkable atrocities that
occurred. The significance
of Never Again must never
be taken for granted.”
the atrocities of the
Holocaust never happen
again. It is imperative to
do my part in contributing
to the legacy of those who
lost their lives to hatred
and who should not be
forgotten. I attribute
my deep commitment
to the Museum to my
parents: Judith L. and
Robert D. Appelbaum.
Throughout my life they
have emphasized the
importance of tzedakah and
tikkun olam. This is my way
of giving back—no longer
standing in their shadow,
but standing next to them
in commitment. I choose to
be the change I want to see
in this world.”
IRV AND BEE APATOFF
FOUNDATION
Deerfield, Illinois
Museum because of a
desire to personally hear
Elie Wiesel. After hearing
him, we were hooked on
the concept and goals of
the Museum and have
been annual donors
ever since. We recently
returned from our fourth
international trip with
the Museum. Traveling
with the unbelievably
knowledgeable staff,
survivors, and local experts
has provided us with heartwrenching experiences trip
after trip. Our commitment
to the vision of the
Museum continues to
grow and we are proud of
its never-ending efforts to
stop hatred and genocide.
Congratulations on your
20th anniversary.”
North Bethesda, Maryland
BARBARA B. APPELBAUM
ELLEN AND ALLIE ASH
Great Falls, Virginia
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