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The Helen and Leon Sperling Holocaust Education Essay Contest
The lessons of history are many. Among the most important is the way that events of the past teach us how to better view the present and to react with understanding, foresight, and courage.
Choose one of these topics for your essay:
1) How do events of the Holocaust have meaning in our current time of increasing anti-Semitic events occurring in the United States?
2) How has your personal life been affected by the study of the Holocaust?
Guidelines
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The essay contest is open to students in 2 categories:
Grades 6-8 and 9-12.
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Submit a PDF approximately 3 pages using 12pt, Times New Roman font double-spaced.
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Cite your references and sources since plagiarism will be disqualified.
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Grammar, punctuation and spelling will be taken into consideration.
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Entry forms are available below and on the following websites:
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Submit completed application and essay to: Anneyoss@gmail.com
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Deadline for submission is March 31, 2023
Cash prizes will be awarded and the first place essay will be published in the program.
The Annual Helen and Leon Sperling Holocaust Memorial Lecture
April 18, 2023
7:30PM
Jewish Community Center
2310 Oneida St. Utica NY 13501
SPONSORED BY THE HELEN AND LEON SPERLING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Entry Form
Your application should have the following information:
Student Name
Telephone number
Email address
Sponsoring teacher
Email address
School name
Telephone number