This lesson plan introduces students to the Holocaust through the personal narrative of Rachel Pinchusowitch Litwak, the mother of Dr. Zipora (Tsipy) Gur, founder of Classrooms Without Borders. Through excerpts from Rachel’s memoir, Remember the Past, You are the Future, students explore key themes such as resilience, memory, and identity. The lesson combines historical analysis, group collaboration, and reflective activities to connect Rachel’s experiences with broader historical events and underscore the importance of preserving personal stories in Holocaust education. By engaging with Rachel’s testimony, students gain a deeper understanding of history’s human dimension and the role of memory in fostering empathy and combating hate.
CLICK HER FOR THE MEMOIR: https://cwbpgh.org/mp-files/remember-the-past-you-are-the-future.pdf/