Websites:


Drucker, Malka. "Rescuers Speech." <http://www.malkadrucker.com/respeech.html>.

Malka Drucker claims that when we teach children about the Holocaust we must tell them about the righteous individuals who helped save the Jews. Drucker contends that the rescuers seem to have "found the meaning of life" through their deeds and in their old age they were at peace. The non-Jewish rescuers claimed to be ordinary people, not heroes. Drucker states the righteous Gentiles were compassionate. Not only did they notice when Jews were in trouble, but they found a way to help them.


Oliner, Samuel P. "Ordinary Heroes." Can Love Save the World. Winter 2001/2002 <http://www.futurenet.org/20spirituality/oliner.htm>.

This online article first chronicles Samuel Oliners own experience as a child during the Holocaust. Then he describes his research as a sociologist studying altruism and the motivations of righteous Gentiles. Oliner defines altruism and those who exhibit altruism. He also lists reasons rescuers gave for their brave acts. These reasons include religious, respect for all human beings, tolerance of others, and feelings of brotherhood.  Lastly, Oliner offers tips for building altruism in our children and our community.