Understanding the Holocaust

Understanding the Holocaust
An Internet Hotlist on Holocaust

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Holocaust, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Online Databases

Culture Grams - Geographic and cultural information about countries including images and video.
Historic Newspapers - Primary documents of the 5 newspapers including the New York Times from 1851.
History and Literature Resource Center - Online databases that provides background information on the holocaust and literary reference material on Night.
Mulimedia Archive - Photojournalism database from the 1930s.
World Book - This online encyclopedia gives a good overview of the holocaust.

Museum Websites

Museum Fellowship Lesson Plans - Major Holocaust Themes in Elie Wiesel’s Memoir, Night
Museum of Jewish Heritage - Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, our Museum honors those who died by celebrating their lives - cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today.
Museum of Tolerance - Multimedia Learning Center
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - A Holocaust Encyclopedia.

Background Information on Holocaust

A Virtual Tour of Auschwitz/Birkenau - Images of the concentration camps.
Holocaust History Project - Essays and Document on the Holocaust
Jewish Virtual Library - Jewish Resistance to the Nazi Genocide.
Resistance - Timeline.
Theory and the Holocaust - Recommended WEB SITES
Weapons of the Spirit - During World War II, in and around one village in Nazi-occupied France, 5,000 Jews were sheltered—by 5,000 Christians! The astonishing story of a unique conspiracy of goodness. This is a story Pierre Sauvage was born to tell: born and protected in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, he returned just in time to preserve the memory.

Biographical Informaiton on Survivors

Academy of Achievement - Biographical information with photos and audio and video.
Elie Wiesel Foundation - The Foundation's mission, rooted in the memory of the Holocaust, is to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogue and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance, understanding and equality.
Holocaust Survivors - Tells the stories of the Holocaust.
Man's Search for Meaning - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Man's Search for Meaning Author Viktor E. Frankl Original title …trotzdem Ja zum Leben sagen: Ein Psychologe erlebt das Konzentrationslager Cover artist János Kalmár Viktor Frankl's 1946 book Man's Search for Meaning chronicles his experiences as a concentration camp inmate and describes his psychotherapeutic method of finding a reason to live. According to Frankl, the book intends to answer the question 'How was everyday life in a concentration camp reflected in the mind of the average prisoner?'
Man's Search for Meaning Website - Selections from Man's Search for Meaning
PBS - Elie Wiesel: first Person Singular - Biographical information on Elie Wiesel
Victor Frankl Website - The official website of the Victor Frankl Institute

Timeline

A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust - Timeline with Links.
The History Place - A timeline of the Holocaust
The History of the Jewish People - Timeline of the Jewish People

Multimedia, Quotes & Inspiration

A Blessing to One Another - People of all faiths came together in the summer of 2005 and shared in a historic exhibition: “A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People.”
BrainyQuote - Quotes by Elie Wiesel.
Cybrary of the Holocaust - This website has an excellent collection of art, photos, poems, memoirs and factual information on the Holocaust and the Second World War.
Do Something - Do Something believes you have the power to make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. At DoSomething.org we provide the tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action. Be part of a generation of doers.
Map of Central and Eastern Europe - Good map resource of Eastern Europe.
NPR this i believe - A God Who Remembers audio presentation by Elie Wiesel
Random Acts of Kindness - The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others. We provide free educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources to kindness participants through our website at www.actsofkindness.org.
Respect Diversity Foundation - The Respect Diversity Foundation (RDF), a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, was created to help people of all ages successfully live, learn and work in our increasingly diverse society.
Shamash - A Jewish Network with photos of the Holocaust.
The Holocaust - A map of the Holocaust.

Content by Geri Cvetic, gcvetic@aacps.org
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Last revised Tue Nov 3 16:51:53 US/Pacific 2009