The Holocaust Study Tour is an educational tour that motivates and challenges students to rethink one of the most horrific events in history. Traveling through Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland, students make meaningful cultural connections to the people and nations they visit.
Read below to learn more about the trip and it's purpose.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Holocaust Study Tour 2012
Thanks for signing up to follow our blog. This year's Holocaust Study Tour will begin March 24. Our first post will be after our first full day in Berlin, March 25. Stayed tuned.
Enjoy this fantastic opportunity! Again this year, I am looking forward to learning as much as I can about your activitites from reading your blog updates. - Ms.Domi
WOW! I can't believe that so many of my former students are taking part of this wonderful, unique and educational experience. Good luck and have a safe trip.
Meeting with you yesterday and hearing about your commitment and expectations for this trip only deepened my belief that you each are essential to the solution set that will over time strengthen the human condition. This will be a journey of the heart and mind as well as one that takes you thousands of miles from home to enrich the knowledge that you already possess. I am looking forward to hearing more in the coming days. Love to all.
Wow. You are all about to embark on a very life changing experience. I am so proud to see some names that used to hang in my classroom closet many years ago in First Grade here at Gibbs School! (Samantha and Allison, you know I always love to hear from you!) Best of luck to you all. May you have a safe and memorable journey. I can't wait to read all about it.
Good Luck on your trip! This is a great opportunity and Midland Park High School is excited to be a part of this fanatastic program. This will be a great experience for all the students attending and I look forward to reading your comments.
My family and I will be checking in every day. We are very excited to experience this vicariously through your blog. Thank you in advance for sharing your adventures with us. Have a wonderful and safe trip! Mrs. N.
This is an amzing journey you are taking! While you will certainly grow as individuals, you will also help countless others grow because of the knowledge you will share from your firsthand experience. What a commendable effort to understand the past in order to make a better future in this world. Best of luck! I look forward to following your posts! ~ Mrs. Gitto at Berkley (Formerly Miss Dragwo)
Most sports teams would love to have a tenth of the momentum your group has. To have maintained this over time is a testament to the dedication of the coordinators and the power of the history. Looking forward to your posts from overseas.
It seems like just yesterday that you entered DEOMS as 6th graders!! I am proud of all the work you have done and know that you will have a wonderful experience!! Take lots of pictures!!
You have been given an amazing opportunity to witness something that will change your lives. The knowledge you gain can have a profound impact on the students in your schools. Learn as much as you can and share that knowledge when you return. Safe travels.
I am so excited for everyone going on this trip you are all going to learn and grow so much. I can't wait to read your posts every night. I hope you have an amazing time!! Cherilyn
May you all grow as individuals and most importantly share that growth and impact those around you. May God bless all of you! So looking forward to all you have to share!
Have a wonderful, exciting trip. You are all so fortunate to be given this lifetime opportunity that will change you forever. Be inspired by everyone you meet on this tour. Can't wait to follow... ENJOY!!
I am so incredibly jealous of all te students going! To all of the students: LIVE IT UP seriously I think about it everyday and it was the best decision I have ever made To go on the trip. Also, LISTEN. Listen to every speaker you have and especially Shalmi. He is the most intelligent man I've ever met and I wished I listened more intently to him. Next, journal EVERYTHING. I wrote down every tiny detail including funny things people said or did and I read over them all the time an it makes me so happy! An lastly, open up to the people on the trip. I came to love each an every person on the trip and I miss them so much! Have an incredible, safe, fun, educational, inspirational, emotional trip and I will be following and commenting everyday! :)
It was great to receive the "phone tree" call confirming you all had a great flight and are safely in Germany. Now you are all really going to get started. Bravo.
I am anxiously awaiting all your comments as you share with us your newfound knowledge and emotions.Happy Birthday to my amazing young woman, Samantha!!Celebrating in Europe-Not too shabby! LOL
I am SO excited for all of you to embark on this unbelievable journey. This trip will, if not altar, most definitely interrogate your views on certain aspects of life and the human race itself. I am very eager to learn how you all will react to each day's activity. I am thrilled that I have the ultimate privilege to virtually experience this trip once again! My regards to Mrs. Bauman, Mrs. Sussman, Mr. Chang, and Mr. Barmore. I miss you all! -Michelle Khimishman
Happy Birthday, Samantha! What a way to spend your 18th! Be open to everything you see and hear on this trip- it will change your life! Looking forward to reading about the first day! Love, Mrs. DePoto
Looking forward to hearing all about your first day! Savor all that you will learn and experience--what an amazing opportunity you have all been given!! Love you Sina!
Obviously,your first day has already made a significant impact. Hannah, your comment,'ordinary people are capable of having great hatred in their hearts' is very insightful.I know all of you will continue to grow and learn as your journey progresses.... and remember to be extra kind to Mrs. Tambuscio and Mr. Chang!!
This is such a wonderful experience for you. I know that you'll get so much from your travels. Learn from each moment and come back to us ready to share your insights!
Hope you are all enjoying this trip as much as I did! Listen to what all the tour guides have to say they really made the trip!! This was such a wonderful experience for me and i wish i was able to be there with all of you! I see that you went to the Berlin train station...that really hit home to me! reading all the places they went and how many were killed! your only on day 3 and it only gets better! Cant wait to see more photos and videos! Also take all of this in, i promise you you wont regret it! Mrs. T Mrs.Bauman, Mrs. Sussman, Mr. Chang, and Mr. Barmore I miss you all! Have a great rest of your trip..will be following! -Love Deanne
What an astounding learning experience you are all involved in. It is clear you are seeing how easy it was for ordinary people to be complicit in such atrocities by just looking the other way. A good lesson to bring home with you. Ronnie Eisen SHIP Program Midland Park High School
This blog is such a gift, to be able to follow the student's journey! I have many questions to ask my son. Keep up the amazing commentaries and images.
From viewing today's video and reading your comments, I can see that you are coming to terms with understanding human behavior, and what makes ordinary people with families and children turn into heartless monsters. A very big lesson, indeed! Absorb it all- and then come home and share with us! Have fun, too! Mrs. DePoto
Great commentaries. I look forward to them each day. I'm sure you realize the knowledge imparted is very esoteric here at home. It sounds like a terrific time. Enjoy yourselves!!
I was impressed with the shared thoughts at the Rosenstrasse Memorial commenting on the 'sensitivity of the dictator to the will of the people'. The reactions of a society can be a powerful tool.
I am certain that this experience will remain with you for the rest of your lives. In fact, I am confident that what you learn, the people that you meet, and the friendships and bonds that you forge with your classmates will remain with you. This experience will impact the decisions you make in the future, and will shape your lives for many years to come. As a former social studies teacher who taught middle school units on the Holocaust, I am envious of this opportunity for each of you. The community of New Milford is proud of you and your teachers. Soak in every moment!
Please enjoy your experience and bring back with you all that this trip has to offer. You have been given an opportunity that most students never have presented to them and you will never forget what you see and hear during your days on this trip. Please take care of each other.
Wishing you all a fantastic trip and a safe return. I'll be following you every step of the way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity! I am so proud of all of you and I can't wait to follow you on this amazing journey.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for safe travels and a very memorable trip! - Ms. Ferlise
ReplyDeleteI hope you all have an enjoyable trip and looking forward to reading and commenting on your blog!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this fantastic opportunity! Again this year, I am looking forward to learning as much as I can about your activitites from reading your blog updates. - Ms.Domi
ReplyDeleteWOW! I can't believe that so many of my former students are taking part of this wonderful, unique and educational experience. Good luck and have a safe trip.
ReplyDeleteMeeting with you yesterday and hearing about your commitment and expectations for this trip only deepened my belief that you each are essential to the solution set that will over time strengthen the human condition. This will be a journey of the heart and mind as well as one that takes you thousands of miles from home to enrich the knowledge that you already possess. I am looking forward to hearing more in the coming days. Love to all.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels! I am so excited to read about and see through your experiences your amazing journey!! - Mrs. H.
ReplyDeleteWow. You are all about to embark on a very life changing experience. I am so proud to see some names that used to hang in my classroom closet many years ago in First Grade here at Gibbs School! (Samantha and Allison, you know I always love to hear from you!) Best of luck to you all. May you have a safe and memorable journey. I can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great learning experience! I am excited for you all to begin your adventure. Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Mrs. Edelstein
David E. Owens Middle School
Have a great trip. Take lots of pics and talk to as many people as you can! Safe journeys!
ReplyDeleteMr Jacob
What a great opportunity you all have. Enjoy yourself. We will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteMr. Pevny
Looking forward to hearing about your trip when you get home. Have a blast!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck on your trip! This is a great opportunity and Midland Park High School is excited to be a part of this fanatastic program. This will be a great experience for all the students attending and I look forward to reading your comments.
ReplyDeleteMy family and I will be checking in every day. We are very excited to experience this vicariously through your blog. Thank you in advance for sharing your adventures with us. Have a wonderful and safe trip! Mrs. N.
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ReplyDeleteThis is an amzing journey you are taking! While you will certainly grow as individuals, you will also help countless others grow because of the knowledge you will share from your firsthand experience. What a commendable effort to understand the past in order to make a better future in this world. Best of luck! I look forward to following your posts!
ReplyDelete~ Mrs. Gitto at Berkley (Formerly Miss Dragwo)
Most sports teams would love to have a tenth of the momentum your group has. To have maintained this over time is a testament to the dedication of the coordinators and the power of the history. Looking forward to your posts from overseas.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of all of you!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful experience.
I'll be checking your blog daily!
Best wishes,
Mrs. Mayer
It seems like just yesterday that you entered DEOMS as 6th graders!! I am proud of all the work you have done and know that you will have a wonderful experience!! Take lots of pictures!!
ReplyDeleteMs. Kolb
DEO
You have been given an amazing opportunity to witness something that will change your lives. The knowledge you gain can have a profound impact on the students in your schools. Learn as much as you can and share that knowledge when you return. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteMiss Kelley
Midland Park High School
How exciting to be able to experience this wonderful educational opportunity. Have an amazing trip. I can't wait to hear all about your journey!!!!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Vicari
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ReplyDeleteI am so excited to follow you on this enlightening journey. Keep your hearts and minds open and be safe!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all a fantastic trip, I can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for everyone going on this trip you are all going to learn and grow so much. I can't wait to read your posts every night. I hope you have an amazing time!!
ReplyDeleteCherilyn
May you all grow as individuals and most importantly share that growth and impact those around you. May God bless all of you! So looking forward to all you have to share!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck everyone, see you in two weeks!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful, exciting trip. You are all so fortunate to be given this lifetime opportunity that will change you forever. Be inspired by everyone you meet on this tour. Can't wait to follow...
ReplyDeleteENJOY!!
I am very proud of all of you! Have a safe journey. I look forward to your insights.
ReplyDeleteAre we there yet?
ReplyDeleteYou are at the airport...I await your posts! Godspeed and take it all in. Remember the journey continues when you return...
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly jealous of all te students going! To all of the students: LIVE IT UP seriously I think about it everyday and it was the best decision I have ever made To go on the trip. Also, LISTEN. Listen to every speaker you have and especially Shalmi. He is the most intelligent man I've ever met and I wished I listened more intently to him. Next, journal EVERYTHING. I wrote down every tiny detail including funny things people said or did and I read over them all the time an it makes me so happy! An lastly, open up to the people on the trip. I came to love each an every person on the trip and I miss them so much! Have an incredible, safe, fun, educational, inspirational, emotional trip and I will be following and commenting everyday! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was great to receive the "phone tree" call confirming you all had a great flight and are safely in Germany. Now you are all really going to get started. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteWe hope your first day there is spectacular! It's a bit cold and damp here so you aren't missing a thing! And happy birthday Sam Flores!
ReplyDeleteHope you all had a good trip I will check back later tonight to read about your first day. Enjoy this great opportunity.
ReplyDeleteMr. Pevny
Hope you're enjoying your first day!
ReplyDeleteI'll check in tonight to read about Berlin.
Have fun!
I am anxiously awaiting all your comments as you share with us your newfound knowledge and emotions.Happy Birthday to my amazing young woman, Samantha!!Celebrating in Europe-Not too shabby! LOL
ReplyDeleteSafe travels. We will be reading your BLOG posts in English I at STA 1st, 4th and 8th hours.
ReplyDeleteI am SO excited for all of you to embark on this unbelievable journey. This trip will, if not altar, most definitely interrogate your views on certain aspects of life and the human race itself. I am very eager to learn how you all will react to each day's activity. I am thrilled that I have the ultimate privilege to virtually experience this trip once again!
ReplyDeleteMy regards to Mrs. Bauman, Mrs. Sussman, Mr. Chang, and Mr. Barmore. I miss you all!
-Michelle Khimishman
We were glad to hear and see that everyone is having a fantastic time already. Tiring but well worth it. Looking forward to tonight's blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday wishes to Samantha Flores.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Samantha! What a way to spend your 18th! Be open to everything you see and hear on this trip- it will change your life!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading about the first day!
Love,
Mrs. DePoto
Can't wait to hear about your guys' first day! Hope everything is going well and I am sure you are having a blast already!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing all about your first day! Savor all that you will learn and experience--what an amazing opportunity you have all been given!! Love you Sina!
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ReplyDeleteHappy bday Sam Flores from Mrs Collentine. The way you are spending your birthday proves you are older...and wiser. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Samantha! What a gift!!
ReplyDelete(from Ben's mom & dad)
Obviously,your first day has already made a significant impact. Hannah, your comment,'ordinary people are capable of having great hatred in their hearts' is very insightful.I know all of you will continue to grow and learn as your journey progresses.... and remember to be extra kind to Mrs. Tambuscio and Mr. Chang!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful experience for you. I know that you'll get so much from your travels. Learn from each moment and come back to us ready to share your insights!
ReplyDeleteStay safe have a great trip
ReplyDeleteHope you are all enjoying this trip as much as I did! Listen to what all the tour guides have to say they really made the trip!! This was such a wonderful experience for me and i wish i was able to be there with all of you! I see that you went to the Berlin train station...that really hit home to me! reading all the places they went and how many were killed! your only on day 3 and it only gets better! Cant wait to see more photos and videos! Also take all of this in, i promise you you wont regret it! Mrs. T Mrs.Bauman, Mrs. Sussman, Mr. Chang, and Mr. Barmore I miss you all! Have a great rest of your trip..will be following!
ReplyDelete-Love Deanne
It is hard to imagine the tears, pain, and hatred that grew like the flowers that are blooming around you. Learn!
ReplyDeleteWhat an astounding learning experience you are all involved in. It is clear you are seeing how easy it was for ordinary people to be complicit in such atrocities by just looking the other way. A good lesson to bring home with you.
ReplyDeleteRonnie Eisen
SHIP Program Midland Park High School
This blog is such a gift, to be able to follow the student's journey! I have many questions to ask my son. Keep up the amazing commentaries and images.
ReplyDeleteFrom viewing today's video and reading your comments, I can see that you are coming to terms with understanding human behavior, and what makes ordinary people with families and children turn into heartless monsters. A very big lesson, indeed!
ReplyDeleteAbsorb it all- and then come home and share with us!
Have fun, too!
Mrs. DePoto
Great commentaries. I look forward to them each day. I'm sure you realize the knowledge imparted is very esoteric here at home. It sounds like a terrific time. Enjoy yourselves!!
ReplyDeleteJack Ryan
I was impressed with the shared thoughts at the Rosenstrasse Memorial commenting on the 'sensitivity of the dictator to the will of the people'. The reactions of a society can be a powerful tool.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Prague....such a lovely city.
The story of the killing of the 82 children is heartbreaking. I am moved by the faces of the children in the memorial. So sad.
ReplyDeleteI am certain that this experience will remain with you for the rest of your lives. In fact, I am confident that what you learn, the people that you meet, and the friendships and bonds that you forge with your classmates will remain with you. This experience will impact the decisions you make in the future, and will shape your lives for many years to come. As a former social studies teacher who taught middle school units on the Holocaust, I am envious of this opportunity for each of you. The community of New Milford is proud of you and your teachers. Soak in every moment!
ReplyDeletePlease enjoy your experience and bring back with you all that this trip has to offer. You have been given an opportunity that most students never have presented to them and you will never forget what you see and hear during your days on this trip. Please take care of each other.
ReplyDeleteHope you all had a safe, educational and enjoyable trip! I am sure it was very moving and I hope to here all about it.
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