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Resilience, Remembrance, and Reflection - Great-Grandchild of Holocaust Survivor Places in 2019 Art Contest BY BEVERLY PERKINS
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anit Weitzman, the great-grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, recently won second place in the 2019 Holocaust Reflection Contest in the High School Art category. The eleventh grade Scheck Hillel Community School student was inspired by her great-grandfather’s testimonial words to create her winning piece titled Resilience in her Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art 3-D Design class. “My great-grandfather carried his younger brother through their escape from the march of death. Chased by bullets and bitter cold, they returned to their abandoned home, only to realize that they were the only two remaining from their family. The sibling who hung on my great-grandfather’s shoulders went on to develop Israel’s drip irrigation system and turn arid deserts into fertile land. This artwork captures a bond between two brothers, the thriving state of Israel, and the Jewish nation which has and will always be tied together with a thread of resilience,” explained Weitzman. Arts education is a core component of Scheck Hillel’s curriculum from early childhood through high school. Instruction is offered through a framework of educational standards in a variety of
Danit Weitzman with Edith Shlesinger
disciplines, including music, theater, and the visual arts. Scheck Hillel arts educators are highly-trained instructors who spark a lasting appreciation for artis-
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tic expression. As students make personal choices for their creative outlets, they can deepen and continually improve their practice. “From my great-grandfather’s testimonial I learned about the resilience of the Jewish people and the fact that we derive strength from one of the most tragic episodes of humanity. As a nation, we are connected by the obligation of lifting our Jewish identity and honoring the legacy of all six million Jewish lives taken, including 54 members of my family who perished and today are only present in my great-grandfather’s fading memories,” added the talented teen. The contest was hosted by Nova Southeastern University and sponsored by the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc. Edith Shlesinger, Danit’s AP Art teacher, was also recognized for mentoring and supporting her student’s work. “Danit is an amazing student and creative artist, I am so proud of her,” exclaimed Edith Shlesinger, Scheck Hillel AP Art teacher and Danit’s mentor. Contest winners were awarded cash prizes and are invited with their families to a weekend of activities, including a private tour of the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Resource Center.