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יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה

Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed internationally on the 27th of Nisan, the Hebrew calendar date that marks the anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising. Shoah, which means “catastrophe” or “utter destruction” in Hebrew, refers to the atrocities that were committed against the Jewish people during World War II. This is a memorial day for those who died in the Shoah.

Education & Resources

Learning about the dangers of hatred and discrimination in the Holocaust is important to fighting anti-semitism, intolerance and prejudice in today’s world.

Studying the Holocaust provides opportunities to explore and inspire with stories of courage and adversity, advocacy and resilience. These lessons can encourage students to build an understanding of, and value, a diverse and cohesive society.

Click the organizations below to find lesson plans and activities. The USC Shoah Foundation and Yad Vashem both have hours of video testimonials to share with your students.