Life of Teofila Silberring
The main goal of this lesson is to help students see Teofila Silberring as a whole person rather than only as a victim of the Holocaust.
Fania’s Story
The lesson addresses the challenge of understanding the complexities of resistance and survival during the Holocaust through a personal story.
The Story of Elvira Kohn
The lesson aims to help students connect with Elvira Kohn’s personal story and reflect on how people can find strength and resilience in times of challenge.
Coming of Age in a Time of War: Comparing Personal Testimonies
This lesson is aimed at making the Holocaust more relevant to students. Comparing the Holocaust to the events of October 7 makes the topic more relatable to their own experiences.
One Story, Many Connections
History is often taught through facts and dates, making it difficult to understand the personal experiences and emotions behind historical events. This lesson addresses this by using Teofila Silberring’s testimony to explore how individual memories, family experiences, trauma, and historical places shape our understanding of the past.
Dual Identity – Krakow Jewish Artists
Students are not aware of the different identity dilemmas Jewish people have faced. The lesson explores Jewish identity through the works of Jewish artists and encourages students to reflect on identity, self-expression, and different ways of being Jewish.
How Does a Child Psychologist Become a Fighter? – Anna Lanota
Students explore Poland’s historical and political context before, during and after WWII through Anna Lanota’s personal story, connecting major events to Jewish life.
Regional seminar in Tel-Aviv (2026)
This summer, the Centropa Jewish Network returned to Israel for a two-day regional professional development seminar for Israeli teachers, held on August 18–19 in Ramat Gan.
Professional development seminar in Kraków, Poland
Between May 17–19, we held our 15th Professional Development Seminar in Kraków, Poland, bringing together 23 educators from Israeli and European Jewish schools across 9 countries for several inspiring days of learning, discussion, and collaboration.
Webinar Recording: Creating Family History Projects from Primary Sources
Centropa Jewish Network (CJN) and the National Library of Israel (NLI) are delighted to share our joint webinar, which was held on January 29, 2026.
