Open Minds. Open Hearts.

Teaching the Holocaust, Israel and Jewish History.

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Combatting antisemitism, genocide and hate

through transformative educational opportunities

focused on diversity, inclusion, and respect.

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Events

Community programs, film discussions, travel meetings, and more

Post Film Discussion Vishniac with Laura Bialis Producer/Director and CWB Scholar Avi Ben-Hur

Wednesday, March 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
ZOOM | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program

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Lessons in Resilience from the Holocaust and Genocide with Carl Wilkens: Rwanda’s community approach to rebuilding trust: restorative strategies for healing relationships.

Wednesday, March 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
ZOOM | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program

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Irena’s Vow: IN THEATERS ON APRIL 15TH & APRIL 16TH

Monday, April 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

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Irena’s Vow: IN THEATERS ON APRIL 15TH & APRIL 16TH

Tuesday, April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

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Curriculum Center

Online educational resources for educators and students

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

Effective lesson plans and curricula for teaching students about the Holocaust, genocide, hate, cultural differences, and more.

Resources

Resources

Our curated collection of valuable resources from around the web, covering the Holocaust, genocide, hate, and cultural and racial tolerance.

Lesson Plans

On This Day

Collection of student research to uncover and share the personal histories of the individuals during World War II and the Holocaust.

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Blog

Explore the sites and experiences of our Travel Study Seminars through the eyes of the participants

Unlocking Insights: Holocaust Scholar Michael Berenbaum Delivers Perspectives on Communal Responsibilities Post-Oct. 7 Ahead of Pittsburgh Appearance

Tsipy Gur, founder and executive director of Classrooms Without Borders, said Berenbaum’s expertise will enable scores of educators to coalesce and consider new reactions to an age-old plight. FIND OUT MORE…

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“Harmony in Remembrance”: South Hills Concert Honors the Life of Holocaust Survivor Howard Chandler

Set against the backdrop of stirring compositions, the concert features the evocative three movements of “Holocaust Remembrances.” Each note serves as a solemn tribute to the millions, including our beloved…

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Exploring the Israel-Hamas dynamic in educational settings, Classrooms Without Borders introduces new curricula.

While these resources aim to assist teachers and students in understanding the current situation, some local educators find themselves in a challenging position where open discussions may be constrained by…

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For me, learning about the Holocaust and seeing the Holocaust sites are two different concepts. In some regard, learning and reading allows you to have a sense of self-fulfillment that you understand what you read, but when you visually encounter these atrocities, this all changes…I expected to only learn, but we did so much more. We commemorated, we remembered, and we celebrated the lives of those who perished in the Holocaust. We prayed, we broke bread with total strangers, and by the end, it was a truly close-knit community.

Blake Humphrey  •  student

There is an ineffable quality to being in a space that strikes nerves; this program takes those difficult experiences and funnels them toward enthusiastic and effective teaching.

Adam Oberlin  •  teacher
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