After the Holocaust, the writings, poetry, songs, and artistic expressions of Jews who experienced it firsthand were collected. These expressions were in some cases ordered by the Nazis, or done secretly in concentration camps,...

A brief biography of Lea Goldberg (1911-1970) who wrote poems for children, a novel, a play and was responsible for translating other works into Hebrew.

Seeing the Holocaust through the eyes of a child can help students understand and empathize with the victims. Included in this activity are eight albums made by children during the Holocaust and a guide to which albums are best for which...

During the war, the Gestapo tried many means to locate Jews in hiding, even recruiting other Jews as informers. Sometimes hidden Jews were discovered accidentally during a raid.

Teachers during the Holocaust endured watching children disappear from their classrooms. Instead of turning a blind eye to the atrocities around them, many put their lives on the line to rescue these Jewish children. Read biographical...

An annotated bibliography of books about the Holocaust. Includes picture books, young adult fiction, and nonfiction including information about Anne Frank.

"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...

Introductory historical summary of Judaism. Provides an explanation of the origins of the "children of Israel", Jewish law, and Jewish culture. With links to additional resources.

In terrible times, the human spirit has a way of enduring and even strengthening. The Jewish people risked their lives in order to continue to practice their faith, educate their children, and document their experiences for future...

Bericha, meaning escape, became the main goal of survivors after the Holocaust. Many had no home or community to return to. Underground networks helped these displaced people find homes in other countries, many in Israel. Read background...

Using a specific ghetto as an example, read about the lives of children during the Holocaust. Topics include children and their parents, the world of children, and youth leaders. Each topic has background information and a lesson plan.

This online exhibit features albums created by children during the Holocaust. The albums were created in camps, ghettos, and while on the run. Click on an album to read a biography of the child and view pages from the album.

Chava Wolf is a Holocaust survivor whose paintings and poetry can be used to study the difficult subject of the Holocaust. Middle schoolers will analyze her art and gain an understanding of art related concepts as well as her experience...

Learn about the holiest day in the Jewish week. Features include an explanation of shabbat and coloring pages for children.

The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.

The Holocaust (also called Ha-Shoah in Hebrew) refers to the period from January 30, 1933 - when Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany - to May 8, 1945, when the war in Europe officially ended. During this time, Jews in Europe were...

Jesse's Star, a novel by Ellen Schwartz, is about a young boy who develops an appreciation and understanding of his Russian Jewish heritage. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on...

Contains interview of Taback after he won the Caldecott Medal for "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat".

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was written to let children understand some of the basic information about Hanukkah. Vocabulary, reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle game are included as well as a printable page...

Describes the many people who, like Anne Frank, went into hiding in the Netherlands to escape capture by the Nazis. Talks about how they weighed their decision to hide or not to hide, and the consequences of discovery.

Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in 1941 and indiscriminately shot Jewish women and children because they were worthless and couldn't contribute to the workforce. Read a summary of this invasion and how it related to Hitler's Final...

Artifacts are essential to preserve the memories of the Holocaust. As survivors age, these pictures, testimonies, and documents are the only remaining items to tell the story of the Holocaust. Peruse the artifacts of the Holocaust with...

Uri Orlev is a Holocaust survivor who wrote the book "The Sandgame". Using this book as a teaching tool, learners will relate to an individual victim of the Holocaust. This age-appropriate lesson includes background information on the...

The main site for the World Holocaust Center known as "Yad Vashem." Contains many links to all aspects of the Holocaust.