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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Written in Pencil in the Sealed Freightcar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Dan Pagis experienced the horrors of the Holocaust as a young child and only addresses the trauma he experienced through poetry. In the poem "Written in Pencil in a Sealed Freightcar" he uses Genesis and the murder of Abel by Cain as a...
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Five Poems by Dan Pagis

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Poetry can be used to invoke emotions and humanize events in history. Students will analyze poems written by Dan Pagis about the Holocaust and answer critical thinking questions. Included are the poems, background information, teaching...
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Children's Books About the Holocaust

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An annotated bibliography of books about the Holocaust. Includes picture books, young adult fiction, and nonfiction including information about Anne Frank.
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University of South Florida

A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Decent site that focuses on Jewish Holocaust literature. Discusses main themes and major works of movement.
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Children's Books About Jewish Religion and Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.
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Intro to Jewish Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Small but interesting site that focuses on Jewish science fiction, a small genre but one that exists. Lists various authors and books from this genre.