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After facing gas chamber taunts and swastika threats, a 16-year-old convinced his school to teach one lesson about antisemitism—and watched bullies become allies. Now his petition demanding nationwide classes has exploded to 33,000 signatures.
Professor Asher Matathias, born in hiding during the Holocaust, told a Rockaway community that choosing to be good can change the world. His story of survival and hope reminded hundreds that even after humanity's darkest moments, life finds a way.
After decades of silence, Holocaust survivor Herta Amir has opened up about her experiences for the first time, driven by a need to educate future generations. Her testimony offers a vital firsthand account of history at a time when living witnesses are becoming increasingly rare.
When George Rishfeld was three, his parents threw him over a barbed-wire fence to save his life from Nazi soldiers. Now 87, he's on a mission to share his story of survival with the world.
An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor hidden by rescuers as a toddler brought history to life for Georgia students. His message: education is our best defense against hatred.
When George Rishfeld walked into Campbell High School, he brought history to life for students who will be among the last to hear survivor stories firsthand. The 86-year-old spent three years hidden by a Catholic family during the Holocaust, and now he's making sure the lessons live on.
A New York choreographer is bringing her grandparents' Holocaust survival story to Berkshire communities through dance, offering free performances and workshops to combat intolerance. The tour includes school assemblies and a community workshop teaching storytelling through movement.