Connecting Stories and Legacies: A Conversation with Author Gordon Korman and Rachelle Goldstein
Feb. 11 @ 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT

AUDIENCE: FOR EVERYONE

Join renowned children’s book author Gordon Korman and Rachelle Goldstein of the Hidden Child Foundation for an online event as these special guests delve into the role of storytelling in understanding antisemitism — past and present. Korman will read from Linked, his middle-grade (ages 8–12) novel. Linked follows the story of a middle school rocked by the appearance of swastikas — and the students’ effort to turn division into unity through a school project. Goldstein, a hidden child during the Holocaust, will share excerpts from the narratives of the youngest Holocaust survivors, bringing to light the resilience found in their stories. Register Now for this lively and inspiring conversation. There will be some free signed Linked book giveaways!

Understanding Judaism. A Concept-Oriented Approach for Holocaust Teachers
Feb. 12 @ 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT

AUDIENCE: FOR EDUCATORS

Sometimes teachers of the Holocaust begin with the Holocaust itself, and not with an understanding of what Judaism is or who Jews are. It is important to understand that Judaism, and Jewish life, were and are incredibly rich and meaningful. In this webinar, Rabbi Fred Guttman will help educators understand the basics of Judaism by sharing information relevant to the study of the Holocaust in order to teach the topic. This webinar connects to Unit 11 on the Echoes & Reflections website.

Confronting Antisemitic Bullying in Schools: Steps Toward Understanding and Change

In recent years, antisemitism has been increasing and intensifying in many segments of our daily lives. Schools have not escaped this surge. In 2023, antisemitic incidents at K-12 schools increased by 135% from the previous year to 1,162 incidents overall. Further, FBI data reveals that hate crimes in schools have more than doubled over the past five years; the most frequent victims of these hate crimes are Black, LGBTQ+ and Jewish students.

As students move through the hallways, classrooms and lunchrooms of our K-12 schools, antisemitism shows up in a variety of ways, including bullying. Bullying is often the way that different forms of bias (e.g., antisemitism, racism, anti-Muslim bias, ableism) target young people in schools. Read this blog by ADL’s Jinnie Spiegler on how to proactively address and reduce antisemitic bullying.

Black History Month Resources

In schools and classrooms, Black History Month is an excellent time to explore the Black experience—including the history, culture and achievements of Black people, the injustice faced by them and how that injustice has been and continues to be confronted and overcome. As with other similarly themed months, it is important not to isolate Black history and culture into one month during the year. Black history is U.S. history and should be integrated into the curriculum throughout the school year. Read our collection of lesson plans, classroom resources, tools and more to bring this learning to your students.

13 Exceptional Kid Lit Books to Read for Black History Month

Using children’s literature to teach about Black history and the Black experience is a great way to open the door to discussions about these experiences and milestones. These books include important insights into Black history, culture, accomplishments, notable people, historical and current day injustice and how that injustice was and continues to be confronted and overcome. Our recommended books include picture books, chapter books and graphic novels. Each book comes with two discussion guides: one for educators and one for families.