STUDENTS AT SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP MEMORIAL - ORANIENBURG, GERMANY
STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS FLORIDA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS DISCUSSING BUCHENWALD AND ASSOCIATED IMAGES WITH JAN MALECHA FROM WEIMAR, GERMANY
-HERE'S WHAT OUR STUDENTS & TEACHERS HAVE TO SAY :
Mr. Weiner : Thank you again for your generous support of Holocaust education in our schools. Your message about using historical scenarios to teach our students life lessons truly resonated with me. I became a social studies teacher to help create a more informed -- and especially a more tolerant -- citizenry. I believe your program does just that. Andrew Gasdick - Teacher- AP World History - Lake Nona High - Orlando "I was amazed by the level of interest and participation the students exhibited in this educational program being presented by Jan Malecha. He presents an immensely important message of mutual respect, tolerance and the courage to stand up and do the right thing when one is aware of bad things taking place. We are proud to support and fully endorse the work being done by the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund through Craig and Barbara Weiner." Juergen Borsch- Consul General - Miami- for the Federal Republic of Germany Thank you for coming to Mrs. Hoffman's class on Tuesday in order to present your lecture on the Holocaust. I appreciate it very much because I view it as important to discuss since we must learn not to repeat the same mistakes in history again. Dylan , Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, Fl. "I was very impressed with Jan Malecha's interesting Holocaust Seminar. I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to have him educate my students on the Holocaust and the Buchenwald concentration camp. The students thoroughly enjoyed his seminar and learned a lot not just about the Holocaust itself but how they can make a difference in their lives each day to prevent bullying and social injustice from occurring in front of them. Thank you to Mr. And Mrs. Weiner for making this great opportunity possible. " Sandy Leal-Garcia, teacher at Coral Gables High School It was very interesting for Jan Malencha to come to our own school and teach us about the Holocaust. I did not expect this to happen at all. I did not know that a tour guide from the notorious concentration camp Buchenwald would come to teach in person. The presentation he gave was phenomenal. He taught us a lot about the topic. He told us that the perpetrators of the Holocaust, had choices. And those people decided to help the SS and the Nazis. This is a very important lesson that we learned. Alejandro - Grade 8 - George Washington Carver Middle School, Miami The weight I felt when Jan placed the spoon on my hands, the same spoon that fed hundreds in a time of death. I was profoundly moved by the echoing cries Jan’s message gave of starvation, exploitation and cold blooded murder. Like a horrible burden placed on my shoulders the comb, the ring, Jan’s words gave life to these artifacts only to reveal the death by cremation, toxic gas, hanging, and brutal labor. I cannot begin to comprehend what was going through these people’s minds as they were escorted to their death in such a horrible way. After sitting through this lecture I begin to understand the one thing that people take most for granted; life. Jose Diego - Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy, Miami Through all my years of Holocaust learning and knowledge I have never been more interactive and directly informed in such a proactive approach. I’ve visited Holocaust Memorial in Washington D.C. and it was truly an inspiration in a sense that he has actually experienced being on the Buchenwald concentration camp grounds and gave my peers and I an inside look on what it was like during such harsh times or what the prisoners were treated like; including new knowledge of the different types of prisoners, soldiers, and even their inventions. Without doubt, Jan’s program was an unforgettable presentation and has such great persona in him. I hope and look forward to seeing him in the future. Isabella -Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy, Miami What I liked about Jan’s program is that he interacted with us by asking us questions and letting us voice our inferences and our opinions. Jan had many visuals on the PowerPoint that accorded with what he was informing us about. Another favorable aspect was the set of artifacts he’d brought us (quite retrospective to say the least). I learned that there was a more or less clear divides in Europe; Western Europe was mostly concentration camps and Eastern Europe extermination camps. Another source of information I learned was the set of triangles used to identify the prisoners of the camps (e.g. green triangles for “criminals”). This program changed my view of everyone around me; someone’s grandfather could have been killed in the Holocaust. Regarding my decision-making, I know now that any ill will toward anyone can result in my digging a grave for them. Rhodney - Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy, Miami This presentation really opened my mind and changed the way I saw the Holocaust. No teacher of mine has ever brought photos like the ones shown in the presentation or actual objects that belonged to the victims of the Holocaust. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I’m very grateful to have been a part of it Leila - Grade 8 - George Washington Carver Middle School, Miami Jan’s program was both interactive and informative. I liked how he brought actual artifacts as well as pictures of the concentration and extermination camps. The pictures show both the agony and horror of these people. But what most affected me was the quote by Martin Niemoller: “First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out--Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.”This quote left a mark on me. I felt like I should post the quote all over town. Jan’s presentation was phenomenal and I hope he comes back again. Nina - Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy, Miami Hi. I am a sophomore and my hometown is Homestead Fl. The program that currently happened in my school was amazing, I absolutely loved the idea of it and I think we should have things like this more often. What I learned from the program is the holocaust was a tragic and very depressing topic and that the ones who died, did not deserve deaths like this. It made me change my views on what I had on people so as not to be so prejudice or judgmental. Irene – Somerset Academy, Miami, Florida I really liked how interactive the presentation was. Being able to hold artifacts found in the concentration camps was something I have never done before and made me feel a closer connection to the past. I learned that the people being held in the camps were the ones who had to build them and in some cases make the clothes as well. Although I have been learning about the Holocaust since I was little, I enjoy being able to continue my Holocaust education and know that there will never be a shortage of information to learn. I have learned throughout my life to not be a bystander and stand by and watch something right in front of me that I can stop. I will always stand up for what is important to me and never let something like the Holocaust happen again. Alexandra - Grade 12- Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School, Miami, Fl I believe the idea that most resonated with our students following Jan's visit was the need to educate about the Holocaust. Often, we see that history repeats itself particularly when democracy is taken for granted. If we do not educate our children to think for themselves and learn to not be drawn in by propaganda but rather to allow discourse and differing opinions we run the intense risk of something as horrific as the Holocaust happening anywhere in the world. Marta Salazar - Civics, Model United Nations and Law Studies Teacher Miami Arts Studios 6-12, Miami, Fl I liked how I got to experience a new way of learning through Jan. It had a huge impact on me because I now know how terrible racism can get, how inhumane people can actually be over races and religion and how this should never happen again. Elizabeth- 7th Grade- Miami Arts Studios 6-12, Miami, Fl. I really appreciated this experience because I learned more about the Holocaust in depth and about the different people and ethnic groups affected by it. Jan Malencha did an amazing job explaining to us the hostility of the Holocaust and teaching us about the choices we have in life and the power behind those choices. Yara - 8th Grade George Washington Carver Middle School, Miami I wanted to let you know that the visit today with Jan was a tremendous success. Jan himself is a delightful person, but the students were thoroughly engaged in his presentation and seriously approached the subject with thoughtful questions and answers. The small group activity with the photographs gave them the opportunity to use personal insight to interpret visual data of this tragedy. We are extremely grateful to you and the Holocaust Learning and Education fund for giving us this chance to learn directly from someone involved at the source of an historical event. Please keep us in mind if Jan or another historian chooses to visit in the future. Dianne Johnson-Jennings, Library-Media Specialist St. Bonaventure Catholic School The presentation yesterday was informative and interesting! I really enjoyed hearing about the history from the prospective of a German and someone who has spent a lot of time studying concentration camps. The pictures made the presentation relatable and interactive which is very important to keep high schooler's attention. Being able to hold different artifacts from the Holocaust was very powerful as well. Thank you for coming to speak with us! Jessica - Senior- University School of Nova University I attended an event with the speaker Jan Malecha who spoke about his work at Buchenwald which was an amazing experience for me. I learned about the several concentration camps that were all around Europe. I had only thought that they were in Germany. He was very engaging and made it comfortable to ask questions and not be afraid to speak up. All in all the experience not only informed me more about the Holocaust, but showed me that you can never be afraid to speak up. Mislande - Jones High School- Orlando Jan came to talk to my Holocaust class at Ocoee High School. My kids loved the presentation and have not stopped talking about it today. This was a great class, he was a great speaker, and kept my kids interested thru the whole thing. Not only would I recommend this to another teacher, but I will definitely put myself back on the list if he does this next year. Jason Olson - Teacher- Ocoee High School - Orlando ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIELD TRIP TO THE BARBARA AND CRAIG WEINER HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND RESOURCE CENTER - DECEMBER 3, 2021 LOGGERS RUN MIDDLE SCHOOL - BOCA RATON, FL. PLEASE REFLECT UPON THE EXHIBITS (PHOTOS, CLOTHES,ITEMS AND MORE YOU SAW TODAY AND WHAT YOU HEARD THAT SURPRISED YOU OR SADDENED YOU OR BOTH. AT LEAST THREE SENTENCES AND SIGN YOUR NAME. (ALL STUDENT COMMENTS ARE UNEDITED) My experience at the museum was very informative and interesting. I learned a lot about the holocaust that I didn’t know the day before. The museum was a great learning source and I had a great time there. The people were really nice and very good at presenting the information to us. Overall, I had a great time and would recommend others to go check the museum out. - Andrew Today in the museum, I learned more about who else was persecuted in the Holocaust besides the Jews. During the visit, the people who spoke went more into detail about groups of people such as mentally and physically disabled, Jehova’s witnesses, roma and sinti, and homosexuals. It was saddening to hear about how it would take 30 years to name all the people killed. Samantha In the museum, I was very fascinated by all of the artifacts from the concentration camps and ghettos because I was able to better understand what life was like for the Jews. I also liked learning about the group called White Rose because it was very inspirational since the members of the group risked their lives for others, and it taught me that it is important to be an upstander. It was saddening that so many people died during the Holocaust and most were separated from their families, but I enjoyed learning that a man named Nicholas Winston helped save over 600 children and it is interesting that without his efforts, so many people would not have been alive today. Aishwarya At the museum I learned a lot of things I didn’t know. Seeing everything including the artifacts and videos were very interesting. I learned about a small resistance group called White Rose. I really liked this part because of what it teaches you. The Germans were too scared to speak up and disagree with the Nazi ideology and their actions. The members of White Rose were very young people who risked their lives, and lost their lives to stand up for their beliefs. I also liked the feature of being able to ask questions to a holocaust survivor. The trip was nice but it was also sad learning about what happened to the Jews. The last video I watched was mostly about people who saved children and helped them get away from the danger they were in. Overall I really enjoyed going to the museum and learning. Michelle While we were in the museum, I learned about someone named Nicholas Winton. Nicholas Winton saved over 600 children from Czechoslovakia. I also learned about a small group called the White Rose Society. I really enjoyed learning about this group because they were really inspiring in how they stood up against the Nazis. - Julianna 6) Today when we were in the museum, I learned a lot of information but the ones that stood out to me the most were, first the evidence and the pictures. It was very interesting to see what I have learned in illustrations to help me understand better. Another was the White Rose Society because it had a really important main message and they stood up while no one else did and risked their lifes going against a large population of Nazis. It inspired me to act when no one else will. They were an average person just like anyone else and they were young and they did what they did to stand up for their beliefs. The last is Nicolas Wilnton and the time and effort he put to help so many kids grow up to a happy and successful life. In conclusion I think the trip was very inspiring.
My museum trip was interesting to learn about new things that I did not know and was sad. It was sad to learn about new information about how the other countries knew what was happening and didn't do anything about it. Also it was interesting to see all the artifacts from that time. In conclusion it was an amazing experience and everyone should visit it. The museum trip was very interesting but was quite sad because the holocaust was a terrible event. Overall the trip was enlightening and was extremely cool that I got to see all of the objects or papers that were used in the time of the holocaust. I am so grateful I was able to go and experience the museum because not a lot of people get too and I hope other people will be able to visit and take a look. -Arianna The holocaust museum trip was definitely worth a visit, it was devastating but at the same time extremely informational. I learned lots of things that I wouldn't have learned elsewhere. I learned lots of new things that put my view of the holocaust into true perspective, like how it would take 30 years just to read the victims names out, or the things people would have to do just to get a few pieces of bread. This trip was most definitely worth a visit and I would go again. -Natalie |
At South Miami Senior High we were privileged to have outstanding Holocaust Educator Jan Malecha visit our school on February 4, 2014. He facilitated an extremely thought-provoking discussion of the Holocaust, and particularly the role that the Buchenwald concentration camp played. Jan was skilled at interacting with students and eliciting their thoughts and opinions about a complex historical event. Jan brought artifacts from the camp, such as photos, and encouraged students to analyze them for their historical significance. His enthusiasm was contagious; students lined up to speak to him whenever he took a short break. Jan helped to shed light on the Holocaust and made that time period come alive. He helped students to see that we face ethical dilemmas in our lives even today, including the choice not to take a stand. I am grateful to the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund for sponsoring Jan's visit. His presentation certainly planted a seed in the lives of students imparting the idea that their actions, and the actions of others, truly make a difference in our world."
Cynthia Stafford - Library Media Specialist - South Miami Senior High School "It was truly amazing to hear about the many hardships the victims and survivors endured, how it changed the world and impacted our lives until this day. Learning first hand from an expert of the subject was a great opportunity, and helped me realize that we can learn from our past to become better people. I literally had the chance to hold pieces of history, pieces that shaped a new chapter of history. Simply breathtaking." Joseph - South Miami Senior High "Jan was amazing, and really connected with the students! It was a great learning experience. My students were engrossed in the presentation and interacted with the presenter by asking very pertinent questions. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity! " Maria Sardinas - Teacher- Mast Acadamy, Miami "The Seminar was extremely eye opening. I learned a few things that I had no idea that happened during the Holocaust. I got to actually touch some of the artifacts that were actually used in those times. I'm extremely thankful that we were able to have this opportunity." Jessica 12th grade Miami, FL. Coral Gables Senior High I really enjoyed this presentation and not just because I got a break from class, but because I was actually very interested in the topic and would have loved to have more time to listen. I am not Jewish but its still very important to know and learn about this to keep them from happening again. Erika - River High School, Boca Raton, Fl. "I really liked the experience and to learn more about this topic. I come from Montevideo, Uruguay and I've been around people that suffered from this. Learning more about this history helped me understand more and also, since we're in Miami where we have so many different cultures mixed, it's an amazing opportunity to learn how to interact among these different cultures." Nicole 12th grade Montevideo Uruguay Coral Gables Senior High On Thursday, January 30, 2014, I had the opportunity of participating in Jan’s program. From the moment he opened his mouth I was transported back to Buchenwald, a concentration camp hear Weimar, Germany. I learned about how life was able to see photos taken during that time and objects used and made by prisoners and even the S.S. The program taught me how drastically life could be altered, and how defending the beliefs and freedoms of others could avoid the problems people faced during World War II. Kassandra - Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy, Miami Incredible presentation changing my perspective and giving me a more profound understanding of the matter. Jan Malencha is the perfect example of a knowledgeable and interesting historian. David - Grade 8 - George Washington Carver Middle School, Miami Jan’s program really impacted me: I love the hands-on feel; you can relive history through the photos and the video/documentary, but especially the artifacts and their history. The wire ring, for instance, really made me put myself in that prisoner’s shoes. As opposed to my previous knowledge, I now know the amount of people who were put into concentration camps; how political prisoners were really anyone who they feared could oppose. It changed me, especially in word use and overall look at life. I learned how certain words are deemed offensive, and how they’re just desensitized in America. It really impacted me in that I’ve learned to appreciate life a lot more due to the pain I’ve seen on those prisoners’ faces, as well as the conditions they lived in. Nicholas - Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy, Miami I liked that Jan was friendly and willing to answer all our questions. I learned so much, for instance, Buchenwald was one of the only, if not the only concentration camp with a zoo outside the camp to entertain the officers and their families. This program definitely opened my eyes to all new truths about the Holocaust. Even though some of the things Jan said were things they teach us in school, I felt as if I were learning it for the first time. Jan’s program really did make me reflect on how terrible conditions got to be in the camps and introduced new points that without him, I probably would have never learned. Carolina - Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy,Miami It was fascinating to hear the story of the holocaust told from the perspective of someone from Germany. I’ve learned about the holocaust a lot, but never in such a unique way.” Sophie - Grade 8 - George Washington Carver Middle School, Miami We had the incredible opportunity to have Jan come to visit our school last week. The presentation was absolutely mind blowing. We usually learn about the Holocaust all the time either by watching movies or reading the history but this was especially different. We were able to go deeper into the subject, and learn about Buchenwald, it was incredible. The spread of pictures that we got to see literally left a mark on me. And no matter how much I learn about the subject, this particular image of the prisoners staring at a mound of bones; left me speechless. We also were able to actually touch many artifacts found at the camp; how cool is that? Overall, Jan’s presentation was a “never before seen” experience, and I hope that others enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you so much Jan, the presentation was astonishing and truly unforgettable. Jessica - Grade 10- International Preparatory Academy, Miami Although, unfortunately, I was absent on the day of Jan Malecha's visit to the school that I attend, I observed active discussions among my classmates about the topics that Mr. Malecha explored in the days and weeks following his visit. I know that Mr. Malecha has had a lasting impact on the way that my classmates think of the Holocaust and of that tragic event's relevance in their daily lives. Mr. Malecha not only delivered a thorough assessment of the events of the Holocaust, but also encouraged my peers to learn more about this topic independently and to realize that the Holocaust was something with a real impact on real people. By presenting certain artifacts to my classmates, giving them a direct connection to the past, Mr. Malecha turned a historical subject that many students often see as a distant part of European history into a topic of interest for all, reminding us that the lessons of the Holocaust are universal and that we, as individuals, must be the ones who work to prevent future atrocities by stopping prejudice and hatred before they can do catastrophic harm. Christian – Somerset Academy, Miami, Florida To be a part of the visit by Jan to speak to us about the Holocaust and the diffusion of responsibility afterwards was outstanding. I have heard survivors speak, but never have I heard someone from my generation speak on the issue. Jan was very interesting and taught me about so many things that I did not know, even with learning about the Holocaust every year since sixth grade. I never realized that many of the companies could have said no or that so much diffusion of responsibility took place. In addition, how the concentration camps were set up and why they were set up those ways was eye opening. Ultimately, Jan's presentation was amazing and I was honored to be a part of the audience. Shana - Grade 12- Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School, Miami, Fl What I liked about the Holocaust program with Jan was that it was very intimate. It did impact my thinking in terms of making choices because I must think about how it will affect others. Eria - 7th grade - Miami Arts Studios 6-12, Miami, Fl. I have always loved history and when I heard Jan was coming to my school to do a presentation on the holocaust I really wanted to go to the presentation. His presentation by far exceeded my expectations. I learned so much more than I can from a book. I now have a new understanding, of the holocaust and I will never forget this experience Lucas- Grade 8 - George Washington Carver Middle School, Miami In both events, the Holocaust and bullying, everyone had/has a choice, but it’s your responsibility to choose the right one. Alvara - 8th Grade George Washington Carver Middle School, Miami Thank you for taking the time to come to our school to enlighten us. My favorite part of the seminar was identifying pictures and looking at old artifacts that were used by people during the Holocaust. It was a fantastic presentation and I hope you present it to more people! Jessica - Grade 11 - University School of Nova University Jan Malecha did an amazing job at giving us an in depth seminar about the Holocaust and what it really was. This seminar made me develop a lot of questions that I never analyzed before and it really clarified the entire historic event. He did a great job throughout his presentation and I wish we could have stayed longer! Tiara - Lake Highland Preparatory Academy- Orlando Jan's fascinating and unique perspective provided by his study, his German citizenship, and most importantly his work at the Buchenwald Memorial left an indelible impression on our students. They were rapt with attention for his entire presentation ! Your and Barbara’s commitment to bring Jan to the U.S. so that our students can learn what happened at Buchenwald will shape their decisions and permanently alter their understanding of the Holocaust. Thank you both for your incredibly generous gift to our students and all who hear Jan’s presentation. With much gratitude- Susan B. Clayton - Vice President of Advancement - Lake Highland Preparatory School - Orlando ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The trip to the museum was a very good learning experience. I learned a lot of new things about the holocaust. It was heartbreaking to see how many people died and suffered. I thought that the holocaust survivor answering questions on the screen was very cool, it gave us a chance to ask him questions about his experience. It was also very interesting and sad to see artifacts from the holocaust. They are worth so much and are very important to history.
The trip to the museum was very informative but also quite depressing. As a jewish girl, I can’t help but feel terrified of the hate my people experience. I know that my ancestors went through horribly traumatic events and I can’t even imagine what that was like. I found it very interesting seeing a piece of the Warsaw Ghetto wall knowing that so many jewish people were executed there. It was very intriguing to learn about the White Rose, especially since I’ve never heard about it before Friday. I am definitely going to ask my Rabbi what he knows about it. I have always been interested in the holocaust because my family was greatly affected by it. There is so much I can still learn even with all the information I have. -Tessa The field trip was very interesting; I felt like I learned many things that I never knew about the Holocaust, before. I enjoyed each of the rooms we went into. In the first room, I learned about the White Rose which was a resistance that I had never heard about and am curious to learn more about. It was also very interesting to be able to ask questions and “talk” to the Holocaust survivor on the screen. I hope they make more of those so that we can hear of many more perspectives of these survivors. In the second room, I got to look at several different artifacts, pictures, and learn about a lot of the things about the Holocaust. In the third room, I watched the video about Nicholas Winton and the amazing things that he did. I learned that he saved around 600 children and transported them to free, safe countries. The video really moved me and was very emotional. Overall, the field trip was very interesting and I hope that I can go back there again someday. Thank you for having us.
This field trip was very interesting to me and I was intrigued the whole time. First, I would love to ask about how they acquired such historic artifacts, like the clothes that were worn by the Jews in concentration camps, the brick that was apart of the wall where Jews were lined up, or the Nazi Flag that was in bad condition and was a little bit burnt. At the first session in group 3 in the museum part of Nova University, I learned and got to see pictures that took place during the Holocaust taken by German soldiers, artifacts, and important concentration camps like Treblinka, Auschwitz, and Buchenwald. At the second session, I learned about how Jews weren’t the only ones that were persecuted and the people that saved many others during the Holocaust, some of the most well known is Nicolas Winton or Carl Lutz. Nicolas saved over 600 kids and many of them went on to become successful and Carl Lutz, a Swiss Diplomat, used his words instead of weapons and still was credited for saving about 62,000 Jews. At the third session, I watched a film that was 30 minutes long about the resistance group the “White Rose”, they were very secretive but were still sadly caught and killed one by one, even so they still made a difference during a difficult time such as the Holocaust. After the film we were introduced to a new program which was a virtual prerecorded video that would answer almost any question you have for them. It is programmed to answer more than 2000 questions. This is used for when the Holocaust survivors die out, giving none believers of the holocaust more power to deny that the Holocaust ever happened. My favorite part was definitely session 2 because of how much information was given during that short period of time. Overall, I would like to give you my thanks for giving us the opportunity to visit this university and to learn more about the Holocaust. Thank you for having all of us and thank you very much for paying for the 2 buses which I heard were very expensive. -The’Onree The museum itself had a lot of information about the whole event and it’s living up to its purpose of teaching us about the horrors that happened in our history so as to never have the mistake repeat themselves again. Thank you so much for willing to share this experience with us and we are all so appreciative for this experience. I really appreciate the fact that we have been able to preserve such priceless items that will always be there to tell us that the Holocaust happened and it wasn’t made up. I really enjoyed the video about the White Rose as I didn’t know that there were even groups as such during the Holocaust, I found their actions and the reasons behind their actions really motivating. Thank you so much for the mode of transportation as well, I heard that it was pretty expensive, thank you so much! Lahari While I found the trip as a whole very enlightening, the Jewish violin had to be one of the most intriguing objects that I learned about in the museum. The story about how Jews were put in an orchestra that played as new people were brought into the camps in order to give them a false sense of hope and comfort was something that I found extremely disturbing and fascinating at the same time, and it was something I had never even thought of before. I‘m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to see the museum because it gave me the chance to learn about specific parts of the Holocaust that I had never heard of before, and it inspired me to want to learn even more about it. Casey The experiences I had through the events, such as the holocaust museum, and resource center, were very exciting learning opportunities that I would definitely never forget. My favorite exhibit was the last exhibit (for me) with Craig Weiner and the various papers, photos, and objects because I was able to see all the moments with photos that were categorized with different events. As much as I loved the trip it made me very depressed or sad sometimes since I am not used to seeing at hand really sad, and drastic events, I still did enjoy the trip a lot since I really like learning about historical events that occurred in the past. - Mariana |
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