Museum of Tolerance roadtrip

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H.E.A.R.T. had the opportunity to visit the Musuem of Tolerance in Los Angeles, CA. During this event there are many things that occurred  that benefited the youth, the quality time shared with each other, the opportunity to see something they had not experienced before, the opportunity to meet one of the holocaust survivors (William Shaffer); the sit down lunch at Roscoe’s, and of of course, the anaconda finale.  

The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is the educational arm of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an internationally renowned Jewish human rights organization.  The only museum of its kind in the world, the MOT is dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts and confront all forms of prejudice and discrimination in our world today. 

Established in 1993, the MOT has welcomed over five million visitors, mostly middle and high school students. Visitors become witnesses to history and explore the dynamics of bigotry and discrimination that are still embedded in society today. Through interactive exhibits, special events, and customized programs for youths and adults, the Museum engages visitors’ hearts and minds, while challenging them to assume personal responsibility for positive change. 

Perhaps no other institution offers such a motivational mix of historical discovery and personal empowerment. I believe these children’s lives were changed and can only have a positive impact going forward. Let’s work to be sure they have the opportunity to grow uninhibited. After all doesn’t every child deserve a childhood. 

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