Explore the concept of the upstander through the story of Elsa Holzer and the remarkable group of over 1,000 non-Jewish women who led the only open protest against the Holocaust in Germany.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to be an upstander, and what motivates individuals to take action during times of injustice?
- How can individual and collective acts of courage influence the course of history?
- In what ways can loyalty or personal connection inspire someone to become an upstander?
Big Ideas
- The Power of Resistance: Even in the darkest times, ordinary people can challenge injustice and make a lasting impact.
- Choosing to be an Upstander: Upstanders are individuals who choose to act in the face of injustice—even when it’s risky, lonely, or uncertain.
- Solidarity as Defiance: In a world designed to divide and destroy, choosing loyalty, love, and solidarity can be a powerful form of protest.