Georgia Commission on the Holocaust e-newsletter [Jan. 2017]

January 2017
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New Perspective on the Arrest of Anne Frank
Supposedly, shortly before Anne Frank and the inhabitants of the Secret Annex were arrested, an anonymous call arrived at the SD headquarters in Amsterdam revealing the whereabouts of the people in hiding. But to what extent is this true?
Did the investigators who raided the premises know there were Jews hiding in the building?
Research conducted by the Anne Frank House contributes a new perspective on Anne Frank's arrest. Not the familiar question 'Who betrayed Anne Frank?' was asked, but instead 'Why did the raid on the Secret Annex take place, and on what information was it based?' This study presents new findings: possibly illegal employment and ration-coupon fraud played a role in the raid on 263 Prinsengracht and led to the discovery and arrest of Anne Frank.
Click here to read about the new research.
Fashioning a Nation Exhibit Launch and Panel Discussion
Join us as we launch our new exhibition "Fashioning a Nation: German Identity and Industry, 19141945" The exhibition explores the powerful history of German fashion from its international impact to its destruction by the Nazi regime. It honors the legacy of the Jewish Germans who contributed to its rise and commemorates the great cultural and economic loss of its demise. The exhibition will be on display at Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta from January 9 23, 2016.
Monday, January 9 7 p.m.
Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta (Colony Square, Plaza Level) 1197 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
For more information and to RSVP, please click here.
A book signing with authors Dina Gold and Uwe Westphal will follow the panel discussion.

Click here to learn about the events of January 1942.

Click here to learn about the events of January 1945.

Distinguished Educator of 2017

2017 Creative Arts Student Contest

The Distinguished Educator award is presented annually to a full-time Georgia educator of grades 5-12. This educator will have demonstrated excellence in teaching about the Holocaust, human rights, civil rights, or character development.
Applications include a cover letter, letters of support, and rubric components. Applicants must submit online by March 28, 2017.
The official presentation of the award will take place on April 28, 2017, at the State Capitol.
The winner will also receive a plaque and a $500 stipend for educational materials.
Click here for information and to apply.

Students in Georgia of grades 6-12 are invited to enter. The theme for 2017 is "Choosing to Act: Resistance During the Holocaust."
Research All entries must include a Works Cited page. Research is limited to the resources on this page.
Create Before creating your entry, please carefully review the requirements and guidelines posted on this page.
Submit All entries must be sent by March 14, 2017, and accompanied by a Contest Submission Form.
Win All first place winners will receive an iPad mini. Further prizes will be announced
Click here to read the full guidelines.

Events
FREE Educator Workshop Series
Registration is open to educators of grades 5 and up, including classroom teachers of any discipline, school administrators, curriculum coordinators, and media specialists.
January 26-27, 2017 at Augusta University in Augusta, GA
February 9-10, 2017, at Columbus State University in Columbus, GA
March 2-3, 2017, at University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA
Jan. 26 A Survivor's Story Augusta, GA
Join us as Holocaust survivor Manuela Mendels Bornstein shares her story at Augusta State University. This event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Please click here to RSVP.

News
Museum call on nation to confront hate speech
The Holocaust did not begin with killing; it began with words. The Museum calls on all American citizens, our religious and civic leaders, and the leadership of all branches of the government to confront racist thinking and divisive hateful speech. Click here to read the full statement.
Exhibit Holiday Closings
The exhibit will be closed the following dates: December 31 - January 2
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Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945 is an exhibit by Anne Frank House and Anne Frank Center USA. It is presented in Georgia by the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and is currently hosted by the City of Sandy Springs.
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