The Holocaust
We started our day with a walking tour of the limited remains of the Warsaw Ghetto. Among the bustling capital city of Poland are fragments of the ghetto wall, unobtrusive […]
In Majdanek’s silent blocks they lie,Echoes of lives that passed us by,A sea of shoes, a testament,To lives extinguished, souls that went. Leather worn, fabric frayed,Tiny shoes where children played,Heels […]
As an English teacher and a First Amendment professor, I spend a lot of time thinking about words. In my role as a high school English teacher, I am constantly […]
A Different Kind of Understanding: A Middle School Teacher’s Reflections on Majdanek by Traci Borden
I teach middle school ELA, and my literature textbook for 8th grade has a story in it entitled “Walking With Living Feet.” The story is about a high schooler visiting […]
Warsaw bricks on the sidewalk marking the borders of the ghettoBrick wall without the sharp glass and barbed wire appearing so non threatening , innocent in the drizzling rainNot revealing […]
What a trip thus far! The airline fairies weren’t kind to me as I began my journey to Warsaw, Poland, but God certainly was because a mechanical issue was discovered […]
Embracing History, Healing Wounds: A Journey through Jewish History, the Holocaust, and Antisemitism
Our 2024 Poland Personally Begins! As we embark on a poignant voyage through Jewish history, the Holocaust, and the enduring struggle against antisemitism, our hearts are heavy with the weight […]
The Ghetto Fighters’ House invites you to a new Talking Memory Series Romanian Jewry during the Holocaust: Filling in the Gaps Holocaust Public Memory in Post-Communist Romania Guest Speakers: Dr. […]
Embark on an unforgettable journey with us as we explore the rich tapestry of Poland’s history and the enduring legacy of its Jewish community. From June 30 to July 8, […]
The article explores the challenges and shortcomings of Holocaust education despite its widespread incorporation into school curricula. Despite efforts to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia, particularly on college campuses and in […]