Spiritual Resistance During the Holocaust: Maintaining a “Normal” Way of Life in an Abnormal World
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Spiritual Resistance During the Holocaust: Maintaining a “Normal” Way of Life in an Abnormal World
Categories Holocaust , God In Judaism 
grades:  High School (9-12) 

Lesson Summary:

From Yad Vashem:

"The topic of resistance during the Holocaust signifies heroism in the face of evil. This lesson plan focuses on spiritual resistance, including examples of photographers, poets, historians, couriers, youth group members, and more. Unarmed and confined in ghettos and concentration camps, we cover some examples of Jews fighting to maintain their humanity and dignity in addition to their physical selves. This lesson plan will acquaint you with the topic and provide some ideas on how to teach the subject and its greater global theme in your classroom."



Objectives

  • To lead high school students into a more nuanced understanding of a few of the various other forms of resistance that were employed by Jews in different contexts during the Holocaust.
  • Students will understand the dire situation of Jews living in ghettos and camps.
  • Students will learn how Jews in ghettos tried to survive the dehumanization process of their tormentors by applying various methods of resistance.
  • Students will discuss the dilemmas and risks taken by Jews in order to fulfill their religious obligations.
  • Students will learn about personal stories of ordinary individuals in the ghetto.

Be Inspired:The ideas included are offered as starting points as you and your students explore, discover and live the lessons. Be sure to elicit and encourage student and parent participation, consistently reinforcing the value being addressed. Allow lessons to authentically develop and change based on engagement and interests.


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