2027 Western Region Tribute Dinner

In these unprecedented times, we are facing challenges that were once unimaginable. Holocaust denial and antisemitic conspiracy theories are reaching vulnerable young people at an astonishing scale and speed. The Museum’s educational mission is critical in this fight. Together, we can and must do more.

Please join us in honoring Heather and Teddy Karatz and Craig Emanuel for their extraordinary leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to fighting antisemitism and preserving Holocaust memory. More details to come.

If you have questions or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact 202.817.4725 or westernteam@ushmm.org.

Featured Guests

Honorees

Heather and Teddy Karatz
Heather Brooks Karatz is a founding partner of Third Space Partners, a private equity firm that invests in the essential services and infrastructure around experience-focused end markets. Teddy Karatz serves as managing director of US Acquisitions at Brightshore Capital, a global real estate private equity fund manager. Both Heather and Teddy have long been dedicated members and supporters of the Museum's Next Generation group and serve as stewards in the Los Angeles community with their three children Abe, Joelle, and Ruby.
Craig Emanuel
Craig Emanuel is a leading entertainment attorney with more than 40 years of experience representing prominent filmmakers, actors, writers, and production companies. A former partner at Paul Hastings and Loeb & Loeb, he now works alongside longtime client Ryan Murphy, helping oversee his television and film production company.
Recognized as one of Hollywood's top dealmakers, Craig has been involved in the production, development, and distribution of hundreds of film and television projects, bringing together artists and business partners to turn creative visions into reality. He has been recognized in The Hollywood Reporter's “Power Lawyers Top 100” and Variety's “Dealmakers Impact Report” and “Variety500,” and is ranked in Chambers USA for Media & Entertainment.
Craig serves on the advisory boards of the Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance and The Creative Community for Peace and on the boards of the March on Washington Film Festival and The Faith and Politics Institute. He has worked extensively with Jewish and Israeli organizations and spoken out against rising antisemitism and the challenges facing Jewish and Israeli filmmakers. He also supports SmartAID, an Israeli-based organization providing disaster relief worldwide.

Event Leadership

Dinner Chair Erik Hyman

Dinner Committee Jennifer and Richard Devinki Neel Gandhi and Griselle Lima Marcn Korman Nancy Mishkin Myra and Saeed Nourmand The Olsen Foundation Deborah Oppenheimer Orden Family Heidi and Albert Praw Sheryl and Ken Pressberg Linda & Tony Rubin Carol and Jac Stulberg