Official Rules and Guidelines​

To participate in the inSIGHT Through Education Chesed (Kindness) Student Digital Contest, students must:

• Be a full-time middle or high school student in the School District of Palm Beach County.

• Create and submit their own original work. All research, content, and editing must be completed by the student.

• Submit a signed parent/guardian consent and waiver form.

• Use their personal email address when submitting their entry.

• Include a clear connection to the Holocaust in their submission.

• Explore a true story, individual, or event from the Holocaust. Students are encouraged to consider stories of courage and moral action, including:

  • Rescuers

  • Hidden children

  • The Righteous Among the Nations

  • Individuals who stood against hatred, discrimination, or persecution

• Connect the Holocaust story to a meaningful lesson for today, such as:

  • Standing up to antisemitism

  • Challenging discrimination and hatred in all its forms

  • Demonstrating courage in the face of injustice

  • Promoting kindness, acceptance, and respect

• Ensure all information is factually accurate and from reliable sources.

• Submit only original work. Plagiarism, fabricated information, or uncredited use of outside content will result in disqualification.
   

Acceptable Submission Formats

Students may create their entry in a variety of social media-friendly formats:

• Short-form video – 1-3 mintues

• Multi-slide post – up to 5 slides
   

All submissions must meet the contest requirements above.