Curriculum Resources 

The curriculum developed by the JFCS Holocaust Center focuses on expanding students’ understanding of the Holocaust and patterns of genocide. All the curriculum created is appropriate for 7-12th graders unless otherwise noted. 

Educational programming is supported in part by the Preisler Shorenstein Institute for Holocaust Education.

LESSON PLANS

• Antisemitism: A Story Through Passports 
• “A Shelter to Call Home”: A Young Diarist’s Dream of a Better Future 
• Contemporary Antisemitism: Understanding & Identifying Hate
• Eugenics & Immigration: Case Studies of Jewish Immigrant Experiences 
• Ghettos: A History
• Holocaust & Hidden Children (4-6th Grade)
• Holocaust & Hidden Children 

GUIDES

• Teaching Guide for The Children of Willesden Lane 
• Resource Guide – Recommended Reading List for Children: Holocaust and European Jewish History

Educational Materials

With over 500 accessible educational materials within the Educator Resource Center at the Tauber Holocaust Library & Archives, educators can: 

– Explore our educational exhibits: 

– Borrow resources, print and electronic,—including books (single and class sets), films, pamphlets, and videos—that supplement curriculum.

– Schedule a consultation with an educator or archivist to learn more about the primary sources in our collection: personal papers,  records, artifacts, photographs, slides, films, and posters.  

Professional Development

All upcoming professional development is listed on our events page. 

If you are interested in bringing our Student & Educator Workshops to your school, go here to learn more.