The Holocaust and Jewish Communities in Wartime North Africa
Explore the impact of the Holocaust and World War II on Jewish communities in North Africa in this 3-lesson mini-unit.
Forging Jewish Identity as a Minority
This two-day lesson introduces students to the richness and complexity of Jewish identity.
Pre-War Jewish Life in North Africa
Students deepen their understanding of the diversity and complexity of Jewish life in pre-war North Africa through an analysis of images, film, and readings.
Racialized Antisemitism
Examine how racialized antisemitism has impacted Jews and Jewish communities over the past few centuries with the resources in this collection.
Expressing Diversity in Jewish Identity: Blending In and Standing Out
This two-day lesson uses the story of Purim as a frame to examine how Jews have preserved and protected their identities and culture in dominant societies by choosing when to blend in and when to stand out.
Overview of Anti-Judaism and Antisemitism (en español)
Give students the handout Overview of Anti-Judaism and Antisemitism to help them understand the long history of hatred and discrimination against Jews. This resource is in Spanish.
Responding to the Synagogue Attack in Colleyville, Texas: For Jewish Educational Settings
This mini-lesson is designed to help guide an initial class discussion on the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel of Colleyville, Texas.
The Ancient Roots of Anti-Judaism
Scholars trace anti-Jewish myths, hatred, and violence back to the time of the Roman Empire in this historical overview of anti-Judaism’s roots.
Introduction to the Jewish Partisans
Former Jewish partisans discuss the goals, challenges, and personal motives of the Jews who resisted the Germans.
Overview of Anti-Judaism and Antisemitism (UK)
Ensure students' comprehension of this reading on the history of antisemitism by having them annotate the text and respond to questions.
Capture of Jewish Resistance Fighters
Jewish resistance fighters who fought against the SS and German army during the Warsaw ghetto uprising between April 19 and May 16, 1943, are captured.