Past Competitions

Nothing sparks students’ creativity like a competition! We work with teachers to encourage students to explore Jewish history and heritage through video, art, and photography projects inspired by Centropa’s stories and resources.

Students can take part in our annual competition in one of three video categories: Virtual Jewish Cookbook, Family History, and My Community. They can also submit an artwork or photography project exploring Jewish life, history, family, and community.

Through these projects, students develop research, teamwork, and creative skills while discovering stories that connect the past with their own lives.

In the framewok of the CJN student competition, students can create films in one of the three categories, Virtual Jewish Cookbook, Family History and My Community. Your students will not only learn how to research, work in a team, and edit a film – they will also have fun. 

Alternatively, for students who are full of creative ideas, love to draw, or express themselves through the language of art, can participate in the competition with an art piece.

Additionally, students who constantly take photos can find inspiration in the Centropa films and photos, sparking their creativity to start new projects. In the framework of the CJN student competition, students can also create photos in one of the three categories: My town/My community, My family and My Jewish hero.