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Holocaust
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Introduction
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), through its Institute for Holocaust Education in the Plains States Omaha office, uses the lens of the Holocaust to analyze moral behavior and educate students about contemporary issues. The Institute's objective is to provide an understanding of prejudice and discrimination, and the harm they inflict upon individuals and society. Our objective is to help individuals understand their connection to the Holocaust and how each of us can work proactively to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
The Tribute to the Rescuers High School Essay Contest is one of the many venues the Institute utilizes to reach students and meet state educational standards. This year's essay contest on Moral Courage is co-sponsored by the Plains State Region ADL; Dana College in Blair, Nebraska; and the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa.
Rationale:
Using the Holocaust as the historical backdrop, this personal reflective essay provides students with the opportunity:
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to explore your chosen historical event. |
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to demonstrate how the individual/group took a stand against social injustice |
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to share how this information affects the author, and how it can be applied in his/her own community |
All 9-12th grade high school students are encouraged to participate. |
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