Learning from the Righteous – Inspiring children with the courage of the few

There is an ever-growing need to show that we are all bound together by a common humanity.

Learning from the Righteous is an educational charity that uses the stories of acts of rescue, resistance and active-bystander behaviour by those who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust to inspire students to make a positive impact on their world today.

OUR MISSION is to promote respect and mutual understanding by:

Broadening children’s knowledge of the Holocaust in a fact-based, age-appropriate way
Supporting teachers with training programmes
Using examples of “active-bystander behaviour” to demonstrate our shared humanity
Celebrating the “courage of the few” who chose not to be passive bystanders
Encouraging children to devise practical ways of making a difference to the lives of others

BRAND NEW LEARNING RESOURCES FOR

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021:

We have joined forces with Finchley Reform Synagogue
to provide a wide range of online resources that can be accessed
by students, aged 11-15, whether they’re at home or in school.

Candles Of Hope

Stories of 20 active-bystander role models to inspire students to celebrate
their personal LIGHTS IN THE DARKNESS by creating their own CANDLES OF
HOPE

Voices Of Hope

Videos of three special people sharing their own unique stories that students
can watch and then email their questions to via the site.

Click Here To Get Started

These videos were recorded in December 2020 as part of our
MOBILE STUDIO PROJECT

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There is an ever-growing need to show that we are all bound together by a common humanity.

BRAND NEW LEARNING RESOURCES FOR

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021:

Candles Of Hope

Voices Of Hope

"In a way, the bystanders are worse than the bullies, because they see what is happening, but because it isn’t happening to them, they don’t stop it, even though they probably know it’s wrong"

Maria Frączek

age 12

"My dream is to live in a world where we can all influence and inspire each other. Instead of letting war and tyranny spread trepidation through the nations, we should use our talents to spread love"

Julia Grzywacz

age 12

"The next time you see someone who is lonely, spare a few minutes to put a smile on their face - you may change their world forever"

Patrycja Śmieszek

age 12

"Everybody is equal, no matter who they love or what they look like – humans are like flowers growing in a garden, no matter which one you decide to pick, they are all equally beautiful"

Alexandra Malisz Worth

age 13

"It doesn’t matter what religion or race you are – just as these non-Jews who risked their life for Jews, if you do such a wonderful thing, you deserve recognition for it"

Ethan Cantor

age 11

"The righteous risked their lives to help others - these fabulous people showed that we are all part of the same community and should look out for each other. You should always help others in need"

Eden Holt

age 11

"The Righteous risked their lives to help Jews survive and there are many people who wouldn’t be alive today if it wasn’t for them. They are great heroes in the Jewish Community"

Chloe Silverman

age 10

"Now I understand what the writing on the back of the Yad Vashem medal means – saving one life is like saving the world. It took so much courage for these people to do what they did"

Jonah McCarthy

age 11

"I want to make a positive contribution by campaigning against people who I think have a negative influence on the world. I intend to campaign for what I believe in"

Zohar Applebaum-Kahn

age 10

"The actions of these rescuers show that being brave and risk-taking can have a huge effect. If I was in their situation I hope that I would help those in danger to find safety"

Louis Otvos

age 10

"When you have the courage to stand up to people and do what you think is right, you can always make a difference. These people have given me the courage to try to heal the world!"

Emma Gower

age 10

"Being aware of the past is the best way of knowing what we should do in the future"

Zakary Cohen

age 10

"All around us the world is shattering into pieces - let’s stick it back together with hope and love"

Mia Goodman

age 10

"We all have good inside us. No one should be persecuted for being different. Our future should not be filled with the hatred of today. This should be a world where it is safe to be different"

Seth Cohen

age 11

"As children, we are the future – we have to pass on these important messages, we must get our voices heard"

Ruby Wilkins

age 10

"Everyone is entitled to their opinions but hatred should not be allowed to be so public. So, if you ask me what I want, it’s that everyone is truly equal"

Ella Kahn-Harris

age 10

"If everyone chooses to do at least one good deed, then the world would quickly fill with kindness and happiness"

Jasmine Savage

age 10

"We need to learn that our differences are not as important as the things we have in common. If we work together we can repair our broken world"

Ella Haber

age 10

"No one is born exceptionally evil or kind – we all have the choice to follow our own path. We are unique"

Elinor Sander

age 11

"This is what I have learnt from the example of the righteous - the world will only be a good place if people look after it"

Kinga Kłosowska

age 14

"When you fight someone, they will react by trying to protect themselves and fight back. It will never end and the whole world will be in conflict"

Olga Buraczyńska

age 13

"One act of love can combat a thousand acts of hate. We can’t change the way the stars and the planets behave, but we can change this world through the way we behave"

Jakub Szpaczyński

age 13