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Engaging Students on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, January 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Engaging Students on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an inspiring opportunity to explore themes of equality, justice, and nonviolent action with students. This day allows educators to bring Dr. King’s vision to […]

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Educational Materials for Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2025

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Educational Materials for Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2025

Studying the Holocaust with Yad Vashem | A Collection of Materials on the Liberation Holocaust Survivors’ First Moments of Liberation As World War II neared its end, the German forces […]

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For the Child: The Story of the Kindertransport

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on For the Child: The Story of the Kindertransport

This special exhibition showcases stories of the Kindertransport, in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy, Classrooms Without Borders, and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR OPENING RECEPTION […]

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FOUNDATIONS OF RESISTANCE

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on FOUNDATIONS OF RESISTANCE

A Curriculum to Counter Antisemitism for Grades 6-12 featuring four interactive WebQuest’s Teach students why they should and how they can resist antisemitism. LEARN MORE Foundations of Resistance utilizes the history and life lessons of the […]

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Educational Resources on D-Day from Gilder Lehrman Institute

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Educational Resources on D-Day from Gilder Lehrman Institute

So many things could have gone wrong with the invasion of Normandy, but D-Day (June 6, 1944) proved to be the beginning of the end of the war in Europe, […]

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Books Matter™ Children’s & Young Adult Literature

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Books Matter™ Children’s & Young Adult Literature

To add to your summer reading list: ADL’s online bibliography of recommended children’s and young adult books about bias, bullying, diversity and social justice.

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Antisemitism Resource Collection: Facing History and Ourselves

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Antisemitism Resource Collection: Facing History and Ourselves

Combating Antisemitism in the Twenty-First Century Antisemitism is anti-Jewish prejudice, discrimination, hatred, hostility, violence, or oppression. (See our antisemitism explainer for a more detailed explanation of what antisemitism is and how it […]

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Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 27th day of the month of Nisan Monday, May 6, 2024

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, May 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 27th day of the month of Nisan Monday, May 6, 2024

Curated resources for educators  

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Jewish Ameican Heritage Month

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Jewish Ameican Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) every May honors the rich contributions and unique stories of Jewish Americans. It showcases the deep connections between Jewish communities and the diverse tapestry of […]

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GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, April 1, 2024 / Comments Off on GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH

GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH Commemorating the victims of genocide around the world We Remember APRIL 7 Anniversary of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda APRIL 17 Anniversary of the Fall of […]

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