The lessons of history are many. Among the most important is the way that events of the past teach us howt o better view the present and to react with understanding, foresight, and courage.
Choose one of these topics for your essay:
How do events of the Holocaust have meaning in our current time of increasing anti-semitic events occurring in the United States?
How has your personal life been affected by the study of the Holocaust?
A book, movie, article or documentary that influenced your understanding of the Holocaust and encouraged you to learn more. Describe.
Guidelines:
The essay contest is open to students in two categories: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Submit a PDF of approximately 3 pages, using 12pt Times New Roman font, double spaced.
Cite your references and sources. Plagiarism will be disqualified.
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling will be taken into consideration.
Entry form is available here: CLICK HERE
Submit completed application and essay to: beauboxer@gmail.com
Deadline for submission is April 1, 2025.
Cash prizes will be awarded and the first-place essay will be published in the program.
The Annual Helen and Leon Sperling Holocaust Memorial Lecture
April 23, 2025 at 7:30PM
Jewish Community Center
2310 Oneida St., Utica, NY 13501
Sponsored by the Helen and Leon Sperling Holocaust Memorial Committee