Expressing Diversity in Jewish Identity: Blending In and Standing Out
This two-day lesson uses the story of Purim as a frame to examine how Jews have preserved and protected their identities and culture in dominant societies by choosing when to blend in and when to stand out.
Antisemitism Resource Collection
Learn about how to identify and stand up to antisemitism today in your classroom and your community.
A Part and Apart: Inclusion and Exclusion in Our Jewish Communities
Students consider the benefits and challenges of identity labeling and their identity experiences within and outside their Jewish communities.
Recap: Digging Deeper at Facing History's Immigration Summit
Facing History reflects on Identity, Membership, and Belonging: A Summit on Teaching Immigration.
A Lesson Series on the Complexity of Jewish Identity for Middle School Students
Explore the struggles and triumphs of people navigating the intricacies of their Jewish identities, confronting adversity and shattering assumptions.
The Holocaust and Jewish Communities in Wartime North Africa
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Toronto, CA
Engage with primary and secondary sources to gain insight into experiences and choices associated with the intersecting histories of the Holocaust and wartime North Africa. This event will be hosted in-person.
8 Resources for Teaching Immigration
Explore resources designed to help educators address immigration in the classroom with curiosity and confidence.
Targeting the Other: Holocaust and Human Behavior for NYCPS Educators
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New York, NY
This workshop is for New York City Public School middle and high school teachers and will explore how the Nazis used racist ideology to dismantle German democracy. This event will be hosted in-person.
Exploring Identity, Agency, and Belonging in an ELA classroom for NYCPS
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New York, NY
This workshop for New York City Public School middle and high teachers will explore ELA classroom resources that deepen students’ understanding of identity and belonging and inspire their sense of agency. This event will be held in-person.
Why Just Mercy Matters
The film Just Mercy can offer invaluable insights to students in unpacking the harsh realities of the justice systems.
Confronting Contemporary Antisemitism
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Chautauqua, NY
Please join Facing History & Ourselves and the Holocaust and Social Justice Education Program of Chautauqua County on October 18th for our workshop “Confronting Contemporary Antisemitism.” This event will be held in-person.