Birmingham Holocaust Education Center

the mission of the birmingham holocaust education center (bhec) is to educate the people of alabama about the history of the holocaust so that new generations will apply the lessons of the holocaust to the construction of a more just, humane, and tolerant future. by preserving and sharing the stories of local holocaust survivors and commemorating the events of the holocaust and the lives of those who perished, the bhec seeks to promote a moral and ethical response to prejudice, hatred, and indifference for the benefit of all humanity. the bhec has been designated a center of excellence by the jewish foundation for the righteous.