Courage and the Righteous

What does it mean to be courageous in the face of hatred and danger? In this workshop, students will explore the meaning of courage through the stories of individuals who risked their lives to save others during the Holocaust. By examining these extraordinary acts of bravery, participants will reflect on the power of individual choices and the impact one person can have in the lives of others.

This workshop is best suited for groups of 50 students or fewer and pairs well with Number the Stars.

Length: 45 minutes
Grades: 4-6

Introduction to the Holocaust

How did hatred lead to one of history’s darkest chapters, and what can we learn from it today? This age-appropriate workshop introduces students to the history of the Holocaust and explores key concepts including hatred, antisemitism, racism, rescue, and resistance. Students will also reflect on the importance of being an upstander and consider how the lessons of the Holocaust remain relevant in the world today.

This workshop is best suited for groups of 75 students or fewer.

Length: 60 minutes
Grades: 5-6

Deconstructing Symbols of Hate

How can symbols become powerful tools of hatred—and how can we stand up to them? In this workshop, participants will explore the power of symbols and how they can be used to spread hatred, promote discrimination, and incite violence. Through an examination of the swastika’s history and its use against various groups, students will consider how symbols take on meaning, influence society, and become tools of hate. The program will also emphasize how we can recognize, challenge, and stand up to hatred when we see it or hear it.

This workshop is best suited for groups of 75 students or fewer.

Length: 60 minutes
Grades: 8-12

Bearing Witness

What does it mean to hear history from someone who lived it? In this 60-minute program, students hear first hand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, gaining a personal perspective on one of history’s darkest chapters. A question-and-answer session follows, allowing students to engage directly with the speaker. If a survivor is unavailable, a legacy speaker will share their family’s story and the lasting impact of the Holocaust.

Length: 60 minutes
Grades: 5-12

The Parallels of Genocide

What do different genocides have in common, and what can these parallels teach us? Through three case studies, students will explore common patterns in how hatred escalates into discrimination, persecution, and genocide. By identifying parallels and recognizing early warning signs, students will consider how they can take action and stand up against hatred in their own communities.

This workshop is best suited for groups of 50 students or fewer.

Length: 60 minutes
Grades: 9-12

Bondi’s Brother

This workshop, specifically facilitated by HMTC Director of Education Donna Rosenblum, provides students with both an introduction to the Holocaust and the personal experiences of a New-York-based Holocaust survivor. By discussing the Holocaust through the eyes of local survivor Irving Roth, Rosenblum, who formed a decades-long bond with Roth, shares his experiences as a child in Czechoslovakia as the Nazis came to power and his survival in Auschwitz and Buchenwald.

Length: 60 minutes
Grades: 6-12