The Holocaust was the single most systematic and extensive government engineered genocide in history. Nazis murdered approximately 6 million Jews, including more than one million children. It is these horrific deaths that compel us to study the Holocaust so that we can prevent future tragedies from occurring. As Elie Weisel stated: “For the dead and the living we must bear witness.”

One of the most fundamental lessons of the Holocaust is that to be a bystander is to share in the guilt; this lesson is applicable to both individuals and contemporary societal problems. In Charleston, we are fortunate to have bystanders who intervened thus making society more humane and just.

Students must learn the history of the Holocaust so that we are not doomed to repeat it. The REMEMBER program offers students the opportunity to not only learn Holocaust history, but apply the lessons learned to today. Moreover,respect for individuals of all ethnicities and tolerance are learned as an integral part of the unit study.

The REMEMBER Program works closely with The Holocaust Museum of Houston, and The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. It is through these relationships and the generous funding of individuals and institutions and the support of The Charleston Jewish Federation that The REMEMBER program exists.

• To educate about the horrors of the Holocaust

• To promote the concept of mutual respect for all peoples

• To create goodwill and build community amongst all ethnicities in Charleston

• To inspire people to take a stand for what is right

All programs are free of charge and can be conducted at your location or the Charleston Jewish Community Center

Speakers-Holocaust survivors and 2nd generation survivors share their stories and answer questions

Films-An extensive video library is housed at the JCC and videos can be checked out and utilized at your location or shown at the JCC. Lesson plans are available to support films

Curriculum trunks-These trunks are designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum that is age sensitive and teach prejudice and awareness without going into the horrors of the Holocaust. These kits are hands on and available on a limited basis. A program facilitator accompanies trunks and related materials.

Program facilitator and lecture-A variety of topics can be addressed with various speakers and accompanying lesson plans

Tours-Tours of the Holocaust Memorial downtown and various sites of local Jewish interest

To schedule a program or learn more about the REMEMBER program contact Judi Corsaro at 571-6565 x 313