On February 26, a bus with Teaneck High students headed for
the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.
Since we were ahead of schedule, we called our congressman,
Josh Gottheimer, who arranged for an aide to meet the students. The group was then treated to a wonderful,
guided tour of the Capitol, the Rotunda, and was even invited into the gallery
of the House to watch the legislature in session.
Afterward, the tour through the Holocaust Museum was a riveting
and emotional experience. This yearly
visit never fails to have a powerful effect as the history of the terrible era
of the Holocaust is vividly displayed.
Leaving the Museum, under a clear sky, the group walked
along the National Mall, past the Washington Monument and up the stairs of the
Lincoln Memorial, which marked a memorable end to a very memorable trip.
We thank Teaneck High for making this amazing trip possible.
~ Goldie Minkowitz