Tolerance
and Acceptance
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority
This is the official Web site of Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem holocaust memorial. Among the site’s many offerings are online exhibits from the memorial’s photo Links Archives, a timeline of the holocaust, teaching units, and full coverage, in text and pictures, of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Yad Vashem on March 23, 2000. Appropriate for junior high and older students.
The United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the
documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and
serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered
during the Holocaust.
Dr. Leen Ritmeyer, archeologist, provides current research on the ancient
Temple Mount in Jerusalem. You will find a sampling of excellent
graphics and study materials that may be purchased at this site.
Corrie
Ten Boom Planet
Tolerance The
Symphony of Friendship Tailey
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This is a short version of a true story. It describes the heroism of
a brave Dutch woman, Corrie Ten Boom, who rescued many Jewish people
during the Nazi Holocaust in World War II. The story was designed specially
for school use and includes thought-provoking questions for student
discussion or written assignments.
Planet Tolerance is a safe and engaging place for children with stories
and activities that promote tolerance. Tabs for teachers and parents
provide background information and resources for helping children grow
in understanding of their global neighbors.
The Symphony of Friendship was written for children about the start
of the Japanese custom of playing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Christmas.
In this story, a Japanese interpreter and caretaker at the Bando POW
camp and a German POW become friends with the help of music.
This delightful story for young children teaches how wrong it is to
be mean to those who are different. It also emphasizes the importance
of finding and keeping the right kind of friends.
Here is a fun way to learn about Jewish holidays through games and activities
designed for young children.
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