Published: September 08, 2009 05:39 pm         

CANDLES Museum to sponsor three teachers on trip to Auschwitz

TERRE HAUTE — CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center is sponsoring three Vigo County teachers in 2010. Apply now for the trip, including a tour of Auschwitz with survivor Eva Kor.

Kor will lead a group tour of the Nazi death camp Jan. 24-30 in Poland for the 65th anniversary of the liberation. Sponsorship includes airfare, all ground transportation, hotel accommodations, and two meals per day for a week.

If interested in applying, e-mail answers to the following questions to evakor@abcs.com or mail to CANDLES Holocaust Museum, ATTN: Auschwitz Trip, 1532 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute, IN 47802.

1. What are your qualifications as a teacher for this opportunity?

2. What is your motivation to go on the trip?

3. How do you plan to use this experience in the classroom?

Application deadline is Oct. 2.

Can your school, company or church help us sponsor another teacher? E-mail kiel@candlesholocaustmuseum.org if you can help.

Limited space is available for anyone interested. Total cost is $2,000, which includes the above accommodations. For more information, or if you’re interested in taking the trip, call (812) 234-7881 or e-mail candles@candlesholocaustmuseum.org.