Professional Learning
Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust: A Conversation with Dr. Wolf Gruner
In this webinar, Dr. Wolf Gruner will discuss Jewish resistance during the Holocaust.
July 18, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
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At the conclusion of viewing the webinar, participants can download a Certificate of Completion for one hour of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.
History
The Holocaust
In this webinar, Dr. Wolf Gruner will highlight forgotten acts of individual defiance during the Holocaust. Together we’ll learn about protests from German and Austrian Jews in Nazi Germany, challenging the traditional portrayal of Jewish passivity during the Holocaust. Join us for this special conversation about Jewish refusal to accept violence, and expanding the concept of resistance.
Captioning will be provided during this webinar, which takes place from 1–2 PM ET/12–1 PM CT/ 11AM–12 PM MT/10–11 AM PT. If this time doesn’t work for your schedule, be sure to register and we’ll notify you once the recording is available On-Demand.
At the conclusion of viewing the webinar, participants can download a Certificate of Completion for one hour of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.
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Dr. Wolf Gruner
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