NEW YORK (AP) — A Holocaust museum in New York City will offer free educational field trips to eighth grade students in public schools in a program announced Thursday aimed at combating antisemitism.
FILE - Portraits of Holocaust survivors are displayed at the Museum of Jewish Heritage as a vintage German train car, like those used to transport people to Auschwitz and other death camps, is uncovered on tracks outside the museum, in New York, Sunday, March 31, 2019. A privately funded effort in New York City will offer a Holocaust education field trips to all eighth graders in public schools.
“We needed a proactive approach to combat this hatred at its roots,” Menin, a Democrat and daughter of a Holocaust survivor, said in a statement. “That’s why I approached the Museum of Jewish Heritage with the vision of a universal field trip program.”The Latest | Largest hospital in central Gaza faces imminent shutdown due to lack of fuelThe effort will cost around $2.
The tours will focus on the global history of antisemitism and propaganda that precipitated the Holocaust, as well as offering an experience for students to reflect on current events, Menin’s statement said.
New York City Julie Menin Genocide Schools Hamas General News Domestic News School Curricula Israel Education U.S. News N Antisemitism New York U.S. News
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Holocaust memorial in Center City draws appreciation on Holocaust Remembrance DayThe Horowitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Center City Philadelphia is located at 16th and Arch streets at the head of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Read more »
New York City Warned of 'Radicalization' Infiltrating CityA concerning 'trajectory' in the city is raising alarms with officials.
Read more »
1 in 24 New York City residents are millionaires, more than any other cityIf it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it might be because they probably are.
Read more »
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Is Considering Revoking Diddy’s Key to the CityNYC Mayor Eric Adams is considering rescinding Diddy's key to the city after a clip of the mogul attacking his ex Cassie surfaced last week.
Read more »
New York City Council demands more money for childhood education in city budgetOrganizers say a recent study showed that 80% of New York City families with children cannot afford child care or after school programs.
Read more »
New York Liberty | FOX 5 New YorkNews, stories and updates on the New York Liberty
Read more »