An important resource that provides access to Jewish prayers, stories and rituals Akhlah is specifically designed for the youngest child while maintaining accuracy about the subject matter.

The daily experiences of Jewish children in hiding during World War II varied depending on whether they could hide openly or had to stay confined at all times. Opportunities to play were often limited or non-existent, and their...

Online exhibition tells the story of the deportation and rescue of Jewish children in Paris during World War II.

This online exhibit honors those that sheltered Jewish children during the German occupation of France. Children's homes were established to protect the children from persecution. Take a look at three of these homes and view artifacts,...

After the end of World War II, Jewish survivors tried, with the help of Jewish organizations, to find the children they had left hidden in the care of others, or to find other family members. Many children had no memory of their...

Describes the hardships children faced in trying to hide from the Nazis, whether openly with false identity papers, or in a hiding place. These included hiding their Jewish faith and practices, being victimized by unscrupulous 'rescuers'...

Read about the plight of children, especially Jewish and Roma children, during the Holocaust

Students will learn about the life of children and teenagers before and during the Holocaust by reading excerpts from their diaries. In the end, these children perished in the concentration camps. Read entries about their everyday life...

Looks at the devastating impact of the Holocaust and concentration camps on Jewish families and children. Some material is quite graphic and difficult to read, as it describes the cruelty the Nazis inflicted on Jewish people.

Features a biographical account of the life and works of best-selling children's author, Judy Blume.

This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...

Classroom-ready curriculum about the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of children and teens who lived through it. With powerful video testimonies from survivors, first-person narratives, personal photos, and timelines as well as varied...

A Jerusalem Post article that provides background about the Israeli kibbutz movement which is a unique rural community where its members work and live. Includes data on population, and material on organization, types of work, raising...

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated Passover before, during, and after the Holocaust.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a Jewish child living in hiding in Nazi occupied Belgium. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

How do you teach the Holocaust to young children? The story "The Doll" is adapted for young children to help them understand the struggle and resilience of the Jewish children. The story omits all gruesome events. Use these teaching...

Examine the history of the Shoah indirectly through the stories told by five little children, in Sarah's attic. Designed specifically for young learners, this interactive site also explores Yiddish culture, Judaism, and Jewish life.

An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.

After the war, many children who survived had no home or family to return to. Children's homes were set up to meet the needs of these children. View one of these homes in Otwock, Poland. Read stories and examine artifacts, pictures, and...

Gather information and learn new things about Israel presented by the Jewish Children's Learning Network.

This resource takes you through the fourth book of the Torah, Numbers, while introducing you to Hebrew names and script.

For a simple, step by step, exploration of the first book of the Torah, use this resource. Visitors are also introduced to Hebrew terminology and script.

Explore the third book of the Torah from Akhlah. This webpage breaks down Leviticus and provides the Hebrew name and script for each story.