Holocaust Education

The global plight of migrants, refugees and displaced persons is a growing and urgent contemporary issue that teachers increasingly seek to address in their classrooms. Our teaching materials are designed to support students to practice compassion and humility and make meaningful attempts to understand why refugees flee their homes, what their lives are like, and […]

Journeys in Film sat down with filmmaker Leah Warshawski, director of Big Sonia, as part of a project with the Library of Congress:  “Stories That Connect:  Using Film and Primary Sources to Build Belonging.”  Learn more about that webinar series.   Bring the History of the Holocaust into the Classroom Through Film Educators (and parents) have […]

Genocide education is more urgent and timely than ever. We recommend the following films and teaching guides to support you in mindfully teaching Genocide education through film. These materials are appropriate for elementary school, middle school and high school; they can also work well for higher education, adult education, public screenings and community group settings. […]

The need to combat Antisemitism with Anti-Bias Education is painfully urgent. We recommend the following films and teaching guides to support you in countering Antisemitism in your learning environments. These materials are appropriate for elementary school, middle school and high school; they can also work well for higher education, adult education, HR trainings and professional […]

We are excited to announce our latest Holocaust Education Resources — new at Journeys in Film! These Holocaust Education films and education resources can support you in teaching Holocaust education all year round. These materials are variously appropriate for elementary school, middle school and high school; they can also work well for higher education, adult education, public […]

We are excited to announce The Fast Runner Holocaust Education Resources — new at Journeys in Film! In The Fast Runner, a young Polish girl comes of age in 1938 during the rise of the Nazi party and subsequently the Holocaust. She is challenged by the compassion shown by her Rabbi toward their oppressors. When the […]

We’re excited to share our new step-by-step guide on how to Teach Holocaust Education with Film. From award-winning documentaries to tools for fostering critical discussions, these resources help educators teach the Holocaust authentically, inspire empathy, and honor the lessons of history. Holocaust Education Guide Highlights 1. Getting Ready to Teach Holocaust Education: instructional foundations & […]

Holocaust education is, sadly, more urgent and timely than ever. We recommend the following film and teaching guide pairings to support you in mindfully teaching Holocaust education through film this month and all year round. These materials are  variously appropriate for elementary school, middle school and high school; they can also work well for higher […]

Clara Haras Strahl: Transcribed from a videotape by her daughters, Joanne Ashe and Pepi Strahl (Excerpted from My Story, February 2023, Vol. 29) I was born in 1924, on January 16, in Tarnopol, Poland. I had two sisters and two brothers. We were all two years apart. My sister, Regina, was two years younger than […]