Holocaust education

Over third of parents say their children targeted by antisemitism, witness it

Such claims were made by 71% of Jewish parents and 37% of non-Jewish parents alike.

A Jewish museum in Tulsa held a funeral for remains of Holocaust victims it kept for years

The museum said the remains likely dated back to before the year 2000, when it was more common for museums to accept human remains into their collections.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
23/11/2024

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert dies at 100, King Charles leads tribute

The renowned educator and activist died peacefully in her London home surrounded by family.

No exemptions on Holocaust education under new UK curriculum plan, PM Starmer says

Keir Starmer said the government would set aside funds so that students can visit Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust.

In Albania, where Jews were saved from the Nazis, educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation

Youths in Albania know nearly nothing of their country's unique legacy in saving Jews, according to Florenca Stafa, director of the Albanian and Balkan Research Center.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
13/09/2024

South Carolina school district restricts Holocaust graphic novel for middle-schoolers

The decision follows the passage this summer of restrictive new guidelines on instructional materials at the State Board of Education. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
11/09/2024

Tim Walz cautioned against now rejected controversial ‘Gestapo Game’ at high school where he worked

Walz had cautioned against exercises like the one Ihrig used, which was called the “Gestapo Game” and was a trademarked activity conducted in settings around the world.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA , PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
16/08/2024

80 years since deportation of Hungarian Jews: 'We stood by and didn't do enough'

One Hungarian politician, a resident of Paks, discussed the importance of the parade for recognition of the Jewish community, both past and present.

By JOSH ARONSON
17/07/2024

Moroccan delegation led by Sharaka tours Israel, defies prejudice

‘Some participants already face negative backlash from Islamists, but thankfully the King and government stand behind these peace building initiatives,’ says Dan Feferman.

11/07/2024
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