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Voices of Courage:
Students Against Antisemitism and All Forms Of Hate

The Chesed (kindness) Student Digital Media Contest empowers School District of Palm Beach County middle and high school students to use their creativity and voices to stand against antisemitism, discrimination, and hatred in all its forms.

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Drawing inspiration from real events and experiences during the Holocaust, students will create original social media content that connects lessons from the past to the world today. Students are encouraged to explore examples of courage, compassion, and individuals who chose to stand up for others, including the Righteous Among the Nations.

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Through creative and engaging social media content, students can help inspire others to recognize hatred, challenge discrimination, and choose courage, acceptance, and respect.

Divisions

1. Middle School Students   2. High School Students
Students may submit entries individually or as part of a group.
There will not be separate divisions for group vs. individual submissions.

Categories

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  1. ​Short Form Video

    • One video that is 1-3 minutes long

    • Videos should be creative, engaging, and able to stand alone as complete stories.
       

  2. Multi-Slide Instagram-Inspired Post

    • A slide deck consisting of up to 5 slides

    • Should effectively tell a story or inform on a specific topic through a thoughtful combination of images, graphics, and text

    • Each slide should contribute to the overall message and be visually cohesive.

Before beginning your submission, please review the Rules & Guidelines and the judging rubric. Then, scroll down to submit your entry.

Process

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Step 1: Research & Reflect

  • Choose a true historical account of Chesed (kindness and compassion) from the Holocaust. ​

  • Examples: rescuers, hidden children, or small acts of courage that showed humanity during dark times.

  • Reflect on the lesson: Using the sources below: What can these courageous acts of kindness teach your generation about standing up against antisemitism, bullying, discrimination or any form of hate?
     

Step 2: Create Your Message

  • Turn that lesson into a modern message of kindness, acceptance, and respect.

  • Think about how it connects to your peers’ lives — school, friendships, online spaces.

  • Focus on influencing attitudes and behaviors to promote empathy.
     

Step 3: Choose Your Format

You can share your message in one of two creative ways:

  • Short-Form Video – engaging video content
    (Must be submitted by public link using Google Vids or YouTube)

    • Can include graphics, live acting, skits, voiceover storytelling, or creative edits.

    • Should grab the attention of peers.

  • Slide Deck – educational, visual storytelling in a swipe-through carousel
    (Must be submitted by public link using Google Slides)

    • Combine photos, bold graphics, and short text.

    • Keep it clear, eye-catching, and meaningful.
       

Step 4: Inspire & Impact

  • Submit your Entry

  • Winning entries will be chosen based on creativity, impact, and engagement.

  • The goal isn’t likes—it’s about influencing peers, sparking conversations, and
    combating  antisemitism, discrimination or any form of hate with kindness and compassion.

 

​All entries must be submitted electronically by January 27th at 11:59 PM EST.

All winners will be announced on March 1st at 10:00 AM EST. 

Rubrics

Questions?

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