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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.
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Seminars
No one can teach a teacher better than another teacher, and that’s why we bring educators together to learn about European Jewish history, for partnerships, and share ideas and classroom-tested lesson plans.
Student Competitions
Nothing inspires students’ creativity like a competition! We work with teachers to encourage students to explore Jewish history and heritage through video, art and photography projects inspired by Centropa stories and resources.
Resources
Great teaching starts with sharing ideas, so we share lesson plans created by teachers at our seminars and webinar recordings to inspire educators and support learning in the classroom.
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