In 2016, Voices of Hope and the HERO Center launched its Simon Konover Recognition for Excellence in Holocaust Teaching. The award recognizes educators who have shown their passion for Holocaust education. Simon, who was a Holocaust survivor himself, endured unimaginable hardships during the Shoah. In the years following, Simon made sure to live every day of his life to the fullest, minute to minute, not hour to hour. It is through this award that we continue to recognize the importance of individual teachers and their dedication to bear witness to the Holocaust.
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