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1/7/2026

Submissions Open: 20th Annual Holocaust Essay Contest

Students are invited to reflect on the importance of Holocaust remembrance and the lessons it holds for the present.

By Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston

Holocaust survivor Elizabeth Depazo views "Unpacking History - A Mobile Holocaust Museum" created by the JCDS Class of 2025 (Courtesy photo)

5/22/2025

Local Students Launch “Unpacking History” – A Mobile Holocaust Memorial

Developed by the JCDS Class of 2025, this innovative traveling exhibit was created by teens, for teens, to educate and inspire a new generation about the realities of the...

By JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School

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3/21/2025

The 19th Annual Israel Arbeiter Holocaust Essay Contest

Students are invited to explore relevant Holocaust themes through writing. Open to students in grades 6-12.

By Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston

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9/16/2024

Teen Up Program Inspires Teens to Stand Against Antisemitism

Lappin Foundation’s Teen Up program empowers Jewish high schoolers to confront antisemitism by drawing lessons from the Holocaust.

By Kara BaskinFor Lappin Foundation

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9/3/2024

Confronting Antisemitism in Our Schools: An Action Plan for Public School Administrators

By implementing these recommendations, public schools can take significant steps toward countering antisemitism.

By AJC

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5/31/2024

Six Boston-Area Students Pen Winning Holocaust Essays

An annual Massachusetts essay contest to commemorate the Holocaust produced winning entries that drew on local students’ experiences.

By The Bay State Banner

“Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” (Courtesy: Musealia)

5/3/2024

Seeing “Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” With Kids

Some tips from my recent experience.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

“Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” (Courtesy: Musealia)

3/12/2024

“Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” Debuts on March 15

More than 700 Holocaust artifacts are on display at this first-of-its-kind exhibition in New England.

By Kara BaskinFor CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism

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Resources

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8/24/2016

Orthodox Union Yom HaShoah Resources

Yom HaShoah articles.

By Orthodox Union

Yad Vashem in Israel (Photo credit: Timothy Hursley)

8/24/2016

Yom HaShaoh Resources From Pardes

Articles and podcasts about Yom HaShoah.

By Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

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8/24/2016

Yom HaShoah Resources From the Union for Reform Judaism

Resources for remembering the Holocaust.

By ReformJudaism.org

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8/24/2016

Holocaust Remembrance Day Resources From Ritualwell

Resources for remembering and reflecting on the Holocaust.

By Ritualwell

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