Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center Honors Community Leaders for Lifetime Contributions at Annual Benefit

Congressman Latimer Speaks About Importance of Recognizing Survivors and Preserving Their Stories 

November 5, 2026: The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) hosted their Annual Benefit on Thursday, October 29th at Harrison Meadows Country Club in Harrison, New York. David and Leslie Alpert and Gary and Micki Joseph were recognized for their lifelong dedication to the community and presented with the Eugene M. and Emily Grant Spirit of Humanity Award. The program also featured remarks by U.S. Congressman George Latimer. In addition, New York State Director of Jewish Affairs Eva Wyner Rosen announced that Governor Kathy Hochul appointed HHREC Executive Director Millie Jasper to the New York State Holocaust Memorial Advisory Commission.

An estimated 250 people attended the annual fundraiser including Holocaust Survivors, local government officials and teachers.

The program opened with remarks from HHREC Board Chair, Daniel Weinreb, who spoke about the lasting impact his father, a Holocaust Survivor, had on his life, and what it means to him today.

Congressman Latimer spoke about his lifelong friendship with David Alpert, which began when they were young in Westchester County. He credited David with helping him understand the Holocaust’s real-life impact and the importance of sharing its lessons with current and future generations.

Following Congressman Latimer, Wyner Rosen discussed Jasper’s appointment to the New York State Holocaust Memorial Advisory Commission. This special group of educators, historians and community leaders will guide the creation of a permanent Holocaust Memorial at the Empire State Plaza in Albany to serve as a lasting reminder of the lessons of the Holocaust and preserve the stories of Survivors for future generations.

About The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in White Plains New York that serves schools, synagogues, colleges, churches and civic centers in Westchester and the greater Hudson Valley area. The HHREC Mission is to enhance the teaching and learning of the lessons of the Holocaust and the right of all people to be treated with dignity and respect. HHREC works with teachers and students to help schools fulfill the New York State mandate that the Holocaust and other human rights abuses be included in their curriculum. Since 1994, the HHREC has brought the lessons of the Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations to more than 3,000 teachers, and through them to thousands of students. HHREC has earned a 92% rating by Charity Navigator. For more information visit www.hhrecny.org call 914.696.0738 email info@hhrecny.org