Nick here re your comment from Finkelstein.

I contribute to two organizations which deal with the Holocaust and genocides (amongst the several medical, educational and animal charities I also support).

As the Holocaust survivors are fewer and fewer--time being what it is--- less of the donations are used for support of those folks. A large portion of the monies collected is earmarked for Holocaust education so that future genocides become unthinkable, and some money is used to create awareness about genocides in places like Darfur.

I think the term 'emotional frenzy' fits Finkelstein's hateful discussions about Israel far more than the sending students and adults on trips to Auschwitz. I know of many young people who have gone on trips such as these. Some go on to Israel (mostly for visits), the vast majority return home with a greater understanding of 'man's inhumanity to man.' Some do emigrate.