Lessons for Life
is an NJN documentary that examines how the Holocaust is taught
in public schools.
New
Jersey is leading the nation in the effort to teach students
about the Holocaust. In addition to New Jersey, the documentary
takes viewers to Germany, Poland and Israel to see how students
there are being taught about this part of history and what
lessons can be learned.
Through overseas
missions, travels to concentration camps, international exchange
programs with teachers and survivors' accounts, the documentary
explores the challenges and achievements in teaching this
difficult topic. The documentary also includes interviews
with Holocaust experts and survivors such as Nobel Peace prize
winner and author Elie Wiesel.
"Sometimes
we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human
dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities
become irrelevant. Whenever men or women are persecuted because
of their race, religion, or political views, that place must
- at that moment - become the center of the universe."
-Elie Wiesel
Funding for Lessons
For Life was provided by:
Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement
The Steven H. and Alida Brill Scheuer Foundation
ADP Foundation
Sun Company
Hatco Corporation
Woodbridge Terrace Association, Inc.
Alvin Rockoff
Clifford and Barbara Sobel
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