We Educate (WEDU)
Congrats to our most recent participants!
Thank you to the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia for Supporting WEDU in Philadelphia.
In this day and age, it is vital for us to continue to share the stories of Holocaust survivors and make sure “never again” is a reality.
WEDU is a powerful contribution to Holocaust education:
1. URGENCY: As the population of Holocaust survivors declines, their stories should not be lost with them. Now is the time to take responsibility for these stories.
2. PERSONAL: As a living link to our grandparents’ stories, we are in a special position to elevate the individual experience from the collective. We create a personal connection to history.
3. RELEVANCE TO ALL: The Holocaust serves as an instructive entry point for examining prejudice today. This program will make connections between historical events and issues of intolerance and persecution that remain with us.
4. SOCIAL ACTION: In a multicultural society, we all have a stake in challenging assumptions. This program will actively engage students to think about ways to confront intolerance and prejudice.
“Our ability to share authentic stories, allows us to connect with people from different backgrounds and levels of understanding. This creates dialogue and inspires students to explore their own family history as an entry point to understand world history. ”
Celebrating 1 year of WEDU Wednesdays