Seaford Middle School Hosts Holocaust Education Program

Sixth-graders learn history and lessons of the Holocaust from director of education at Nassau County's Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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As part of its Holocaust education program, Seaford Middle School sixth-graders recently heard a powerful presentation from Donna Rosenblum, the director of education for Nassau County's Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center. Rosenblum visited the school on February 5 and 6, engaging students in meaningful dialogue about one of history's greatest atrocities.

Why it matters

The Holocaust education curriculum at Seaford Middle School aims to teach students about the dangers of hate, discrimination, and injustice, and to encourage them to be informed, active citizens who speak up against wrongdoing. By hearing real stories of survival, students develop empathy and learn how others demonstrated resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges.

The details

Over the past two months, sixth-graders have been reading the historical fiction book 'Jacob's Rescue' and completing research projects on Holocaust heroes. Rosenblum's visit supported these lessons in English language arts and social studies classes, and also followed Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27. She spoke about the museum's purpose, gave an overview of the Holocaust, and provided the testimony of Holocaust survivor Irving Roth, who emigrated to the U.S. in 1947 and settled on Long Island before passing away in 2021 at the age of 91.

  • Rosenblum visited Seaford Middle School on February 5 and 6, 2026.
  • Holocaust Remembrance Day was on January 27, 2026.

The players

Donna Rosenblum

The director of education for Nassau County's Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.

Irving Roth

A Holocaust survivor who emigrated to the United States in 1947 and eventually settled on Long Island. He passed away in 2021 at the age of 91.

Raphael Morey

The principal of Seaford Middle School.

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What they’re saying

“It's important to learn about historical tragedies, so we can ensure that they don't happen again, and work on ways of bettering our community.”

— Raphael Morey, Principal, Seaford Middle School (Long Island Press)

The takeaway

By educating students about the Holocaust and providing them with real stories of survival and resilience, Seaford Middle School is helping to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and a commitment to social justice among the next generation.