"It's All a Swindle" (Alles Schwindel) by Mischa Spoliansky and Marcellus Schiffer is a Cabaret song from the Weimar Republic in Germany, 1931.
Jenny Berz discusses Facing History and Ourselves
Historian Jeffrey Shandler describes Jewish life in Poland before World War II. Until 1933-1935 Polish Jews were not concerned by Europe’s changing political or social climate. Polish Jews believed they lived in post-war, not pre-war, Poland.
Psychologist John Amaechi discusses the connection between concepts of identity, the creation of a safe learning environment, and the potential for student achievement.
John Amaechi OBE shares his story with students, teachers, and community members at the Facing History and Ourselves 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner.
John Amaechi OBE shares his story with students, teachers, and community members at the Facing History and Ourselves 2014 New England Benefit Dinner.
John Amaechi, OBE, psychologist, award-winning author, and former NBA player, spoke to students, teachers, and community members as part of the 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner on April 21, 2014.
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch recalls the moment she and her family joined a group of Russian partisans.
Facing History student Jonathan Lykes presented his poem "Perception" at a Facing History benefit dinner. The poem, which won a regional poetry contest, is about how prejudice influences our decisions about helping others.
Joseph Maier describes former Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Hoess at Nuremberg.
Former Jewish partisan Sonia Orbuch describes how she approached the dangers of life as a partisan.
Commentary by Professor Lawrence Langer. Artwork by Samuel Bak. See full size artwork.