DG - Inheritance - PBS

Discussion Guide | InheritanceTaking ActionSeason21• There is a Jewish tradition of writing an Ethical Will, adocument that spells out the values you hold dear and by whichyou hope your children live. The document creates a legacy ofvalues rather than a legacy of property. Write an Ethical Will forfuture generations and share it with your loved ones or yourcommunity.• Provide ways in your community for survivors of genocideto share their stories.• Join with people or organizations in your community thatare engaged in anti-bias education or in combating prejudice orhate.• Create local opportunities for reconciliation, for example,special religious services focused on reconciliation or healingMonika Hertwig says good-bye to her grandson and husbandbefore departing to meet Helen Jonas at the Plaszowconcentration camp in Poland.Photo courtesy of Don Holtzcommunity rifts, government declarations of apology, mediatedmeetings between segments of the community in conflict, andso on.• Find out what your local school district teaches aboutWorld War II and the Nazi genocide of Jews, Gypsies, gaypeople, people with disabilities, and others. Work with teachersand administrators to teach about the lasting impact ofgenocide on the descendants of perpetrators as well as victims.© American Documentary, Inc.15