Did you know that in the United States, Holocaust education is only mandated in 19 states? Learning about the Holocaust is more important now than ever. Education is our most powerful defense against the repetition of history. Only then will we be able to create a better and safer future for all humanity. Join us for engaging and intriguing online courses and learn about the courage, resilience, and Gevurah our people demonstrated during those horrendous times.
האם במדינה בה אתם חיים, קיימת חובה ללמד על השואה בבתי הספר? רק ב19 מדינות בארה"ב, ישנה חובה ללמד על השואה. היום יותר מתמיד, חשוב שהילדים שלנו יכירו את ההיסטוריה שלהם. אנו מזמינים אתכם להצטרף לאחד מהקורסים האינטראקטיביים ללמוד על השואה. בדרך הלמידה המיוחדת של אופק ננגיש נושאים מורכבים לתלמידים ומבוגרים.
Join us and together with Anat Sadan and Susanne M Reyto, Author and Chairman of Violins of Hope Los Angeles County to experience the history of the Holocaust through the language of music. Learning how the treatment and suffering of the violins relate to the human experiences during the Holocaust. [For Adults, beginning March 21]
Ahead of Yom HaSho Remembrance Day, which is observed in April, we invite you to participate in this program specifically curated for young kids. Inspired by Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl, Shoah Diaries is a creative writing and character development course that combines history with written responses involving empathy and critical thinking. [For 4th-6th grader, beginning March 22]
This class will focus on a more in-depth study of the history of the Holocaust, examining the different roles of victims and perpetrators, and the social hierarchies that developed in each setting. We will dissect primary source photos and text, while continuing to hone our critical thinking skills regarding the major themes of the Holocaust – words, choices and personal responsibility. [For 8th-12th beginning, starting March 28]
Join the community to commemorate Yom HaShoah, On April 26th, 2022, at 5PM PST/8PM EST with a Virtual Tour in the Holocaust Museum LA. The museum is the first Holocaust Museum in the United States founded by survivors in 1961 and its mission is to commemorate those who perished, honor those who survived, teach about the Holocaust from human and historical aspects, and inspire a more dignified and human world.
[For Adults, High Schooler and Middle Schooler, beginning April 26]
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