2163 Korczak Essays

  • Janusz Korczak

    852 Words  | 2 Pages

    Janusz Korczak was a Jewish Childrens’ author, educator and pediatrician from Poland, who later, was the director of a Jewish orphanage in Warsaw. He was famous for promoting Childrens’ rights, and especially for bravely staying with the Jewish orphanage, during World War Two, even though he was offered to leave the Ghetto, and live. Janusz Korczak, whose birth name was Henryk Goldszmit, was born in Warsaw, either in 1878, or 1879, as there are no official records of his births, and sources and

  • Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli

    778 Words  | 2 Pages

    small and short orphan boy named Misha, he steals food to survive and to feed others. He does not remember anything about his past life, who he was, or what his real name is. “I feed whoever I want to feed.” (Spinelli 126) Another character is Doctor Korczak, he is a kind hearted man, he has an orphanage and he takes care of the orphans. “Misha, come join us. Sing with us.” (Spinelli 147) Another character is Uri, he is the boy that discovered Misha in the beginning. He is the leader of the boys, he is

  • The Crazy Horse Memorial

    2613 Words  | 6 Pages

    The Crazy Horse monument is important to the United States not only for continuing the Native American Culture, sharing their beliefs, building pride within their Nations, but in supporting their communities. The Crazy Horse Memorial is not only a fascinating monument but an essential NDN (Native term for “Indian”) institution, in a time when it is needed most. The Crazy Horse Monument is privately funded by donations and revenue that the Monument has raised over the last 64 years, through the gift