Light in the Darkness: The Righteous Among the Nations
During one of humanity's darkest hours, many risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust.
Samantha Star, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,085)
What's included
1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
During our darkest hours, many risked their lives to do what was right. Righteous Among the Nations is a title given to describe non-Jewish people who risked their lives to try to save Jews from extermination by the Nazis during WWII. We will learn about WWII and the Holocaust through the narrative of these heroic stories. As of January 2020, Israel has awarded the title to over 27,000 people! While some stories have become famous, every story deserves to be heard. Each week we will meet to learn about one of the many inspiring stories together. Each meeting will including the following: - Introductions - Geography overview for our story - Discussion of this week's Righteous Among the Nations - Update on those they saved - Wrap-up When possible we will hear recorded testimony not only from the Righteous Among the Nations but the survivors as well. Ongoing Class Schedule ~Week of~ January 10: Oskar Schindler January 17: Sousa Mendes January 24: Irena Sendler
Learning Goals
Students will learn the history of the Holocaust through inspiring stories of survival.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing the Holocaust, which includes but is not limited to: death and concentration camps and the horrors found within.
These stories will also include information about the lengths some had to go to survive (hiding, defending themselves, etc)
Ample time will be given to discuss, reflect and ask questions.
While these stories are often quite inspirational, you cannot understand how much a Righteous Among the Nations risked, without fully understanding the consequences.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2018
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former employee of March of the Living, a trip that takes high school students to Poland and Israel with Holocaust survivors.
I have attended training for chaperones on March of the Living and later facilitated chaperone training as well.
I also hold a certificate in Experiential Jewish Education from Yeshiva University.
I am currently completing my M.Ed in Educational Psychology.Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
20 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-9 learners per class
