Convo Circle Test

Conversation Circle Application

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Grade Level(Required)
What city is your school in?(Required)
What best describes your high school?(Required)

Have you ever heard testimony from a survivor of the Holocaust or genocide?(Required)

The next two questions are to gauge your current understanding. Your response does not affect your application.

How did you hear about JFCS Holocaust Center’s Conversation Circle?

Applicant's Statement of Accuracy(Required)

More About Conversation Circle

Assignments

There are limited assignments between sessions allowing students to process their knowledge and come to each session ready to engage. During the final session of the program, students will present a reflective project on their experience. This project should take students no more than 60 minutes to develop.

The group will meet for six weeks. It is expected that participants attend every session. The schedule is as follows, each session is from 5:00 – 6:30pm PT: 

  • Session 1 | October 13, 2026 (in-person)
  • Session 2 | October 20, 2026 (virtual)
  • Session 3 | October 27, 2026 (in-person)
  • Session 4 | November 3, 2026 (virtual)
  • Session 5 | November 10, 2026 (virtual)
  • Session 6 | November 17, 2026 (in-person)*

*Families are invited to attend alongside their student for an in-person Celebration of Learning during the final session. 

The fee to participate in this program is $250. 

JFCS Holocaust Center is committed to making sure finances are not a barrier to participation in our programs. Financial aid is available for those who are eligible.

Conversation Circle is an opportunity for a small group of high school students (grades 9 – 12) to learn about the Holocaust and develop a deep connection with a Holocaust Survivor through discussion.

Applications are due September 16, 2026

Before applying, please take a moment to review what this commitment involves—assignments, sessions, and fees—then submit your application below.

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