The Avenue of the Righteous is a non-profit interfaith organization devoted to honoring righteous actions during the Holocaust and to bringing lessons from that time to life today. The Avenue seeks to identify the righteous who saved Jews during the Holocaust.

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We Remember...
The Righteous Gentiles who risked their own lives to save Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
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We Honor...
acts of righteousness today and raise public awareness of such acts.
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We Educate...
and encourage people to recognize their ability to make righteous decisions in their everyday behavior.

About The Avenue
In 1987, the Avenue of the Righteous was dedicated. Learn more about the Avenue here.

Visit the Avenue
To walk this path is to be surrounded by all that is noble and humane. It is an exalted atmosphere.

Vancourt Dedication
In memory of Father Vancourt who put honor and justice above all else to stay true to the spirit of faith and human dignity.

Donations are Welcome
You can make a difference. We exist because of the generosity of supporters like you.
"The Avenue of the Righteous here in Illinois must help us to remember and learn. Never again must the Jews or any people who are in danger feel abandoned. Remember, it is always possible to help one mother, one child, one person." - Elie Wiesel
