The Holocaust

The Holocaust was the mass murdering and tortureing of Jews. During the Holocaust, Jews were taken from their homes and relocated to concentration camps. Those who were lucky enough to escape the police were force to go into hiding. Many Jews didn't survive the concentration camps. Children, women, and the elderly were often killed as soon as they arrived. Because the Nazzi's wanted a "strong and durable" work force, healthy looking people were usually kept around.

The holocaust was widely talked about in my middle school. I personally think it's because as an African American school, the realise the importance of learning and remembering past mistakes and lost lives. We read a book called Hana's Suitcase. It was a bout a little Jewish girl who's life was taken from her due to the Holocaust. We also watched a lot of videos from survivors.

Although the Holocaust is was grotesque and inhuman event, there was still good that came out of it. For instance, not every Jew died. I wish to learn the percentage of Jews that survived concentration camps. Also, a few Jews never entered a concentration camp. They have the kindness of other people to thank for that. That's why it would be nice to know the names of people who helped hide Jews.