A Greeting from Max to Targu Lapus

Thank you to those who have responded to the last post. If you haven't posted yet, that's ok. I would still love to hear your thoughts. I'm posting a short video of Max saying hello. :)

Hello Everybody!
Hope everyone is doing well. How's it going with the book so far? My class (or most of them) have read through Ch. 6, where Max's family was sent to the Szaszregen Ghetto. I think a good place to start our discussion would be to think about the following questions:
-  Describe Max's relationship with friends and neighbors in Targu Lapus before 1933.
-  What overall points should the reader gain after reading about Max's family and town?

I'm always impacted by Max telling about how relationships with his friends began to change and his family finally decided to leave Targu Lapus. He talks about how his family never believed that what they were hearing about in places like Poland would happen in their town.  What are your thoughts on this?

To the students in Targu Lapus, I'm really curious about the following things:
1.  How familiar are you with stories about the Jewish community in Targu Lapus before WWII?
2.  Had you ever heard of the Szaszregen (Reghin) Ghetto?  A large number of Max's extended
     family stayed in Targu Lapus. Have you ever heard stories of what happened to the Jews in
     Targu Lapus?

I can't wait to hear all of your thoughts!  Also, my class will be posting a picture soon. Please take one of your class and post! :)

More later!!

Ms. McDonald

Hello Petru Rares High School!!!

Hello Everyone!

I am sure by now that Ms. Ciupe has told you about our plans for our classrooms. :)  I am writing to you from Birmingham, AL, USA.  This blog has been up since last year, so feel free to go back and look over some of the things we did last year.

My class and I are really excited about working with and getting to know all of you!  Please respond to this post and say hello.  I will make sure my students do the same. 

More later!  :)

Ms. McDonald