Fatal RiskRighteous people took a stand during the Holocaust by risking their lives to hide and save Jews from being sent to camps and ghettos. Ordinary citizens put their lives at risk by inviting Jews into their homes.
(Yad Vashem) WritingWiesel's memoir, Night, along with documents from other survivors show how writing can make people aware of the events prisoners endured. Survivors took an emotional and professional risk by sharing their narratives of survival.
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LegalDuring the Eichmann's trial, the Israeli government took a legal stand following the hunt for Nazi criminals (initiated by Simon Wiesenthal). This bold action showed how governments can take a stand.
(United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) AdvertisementWiesel took out a full page advertisement in the New York Times newspaper to take a stand against terrorism and to vocalize support of Israel in the hope to change people's perspectives
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SpeakingElie Wiesel shared his heart-wrenching story with the public, informing people about the horrors of the Holocaust on a very personal level. Survivors like Wiesel took an emotional risk by overcoming trauma and finding the courage to take a stand.
(Boston University) ProtestElie Wiesel joined Nelson Mandela to take part in an anti-apartheid protest to fight racial segregation in South Africa. While protesting can be very risky, it is critical in bringing people together to voice their opinions for change.
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Service and AidThrough Wiesel's journey of activism, he helped many oppressed and suffering communities around the world. After the Cambodian Genocide, he fed starving Cambodians who were fighting for survival.
(University of Colorado) AuthorityOscar Schindler and other authorities during the Holocaust used their high positions in business or government to take a stand against the Nazis. Together they aided Jews in escaping persecution and finding stable employment, often in their own businesses.
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