Engage and Inspire
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Inspire Your Students
Our family stories of surviving the Holocaust leave lasting impressions. Listening to the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors turns abstract facts into personal experiences. Educators see that these narratives spark critical thinking, engage students with history, and inspire all to confront hate.
Our Speakers Build Empathy
Our 3G speakers complement educators’ work. We are uniquely positioned to connect with listeners of all ages. We visit classrooms and communities, in-person and virtually, to tell our family stories. We lend a strong personal connection to a history often described in numbers.
Virtual speakers are available nationwide, and in-person speakers are available in Boston, the DC metro area, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.
A Free Resource
Hearing from a descendant of a Holocaust survivor will be a moving experience for your students. Nothing sticks like a story; survivors' grandchildren are uniquely positioned to share their family history.
Speakers Share Unique Stories
Each story is a testament to the power of hope and the will to live. Through these personal connections, we foster empathy, making history real and relevant. By sharing their grandparents' lives, whether as friends, neighbors, sons, or daughters, we bridge the gap between past and present. Their stories remind us that history is not just a collection of dates and events but a tapestry of human experiences—of resilience, courage, survival, and sometimes luck.
The Story Arc
While every story is unique, they all follow a similar story arc.
Life Before WWII
Speakers will share vignettes of their grandparents’ lives before World War II and some may come with audiovisuals, including maps, historical photos and family pictures.
The Rise of Antisemitism
and the Start of WWII
Speakers may discuss moments when their grandparents noticed antisemitism, including prejudice, violence, injustice, and rights removal.
The Holocaust
A journey of survival. Each of our speakers share a different story of survival which could include:
Hiding
Concentration & Death Camps
Death Marches
Partisans
Kindertransport
Escape
Deportations
Liberation
Life After the Holocaust
Life after Liberation. Many speakers reflect on their grandparents’ journeys to rebuild after the war. They often conclude with their grandparents'
achievements, family life, and personal memories.
