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Welcome to Teaching the Legacy, the fourth issue of the International School for Holocaust Studies’ e-newsletter. This issue’s central theme is “Teaching the Holocaust through Literature”. The main article gives an overview of this subject, demonstrating the various ways literary texts can be used in the classroom. A lesson plan is then provided, which outlines in greater detail how to approach a sample text in the classroom. The e-newsletter also includes a section of book reviews, as well as updates on recent events and new services in the “What’s New” sections. We wish you fruitful and interesting reading.

Main Article: Teaching the Holocaust through Literature
In the field of Holocaust education, teachers face a daunting two-fold task: they must impart the vital historical information on the Holocaust, and at the same time ensure its continued emotional relevance to a generation removed from the actual events. By using literature in the classroom, primarily postwar poetry and memoirs written by survivors, the Holocaust can be translated from a massive historical process to a series of events which directly affected the life of the individual. In addition, Holocaust literature touches on the historical and the literary, making the field relevant to teachers of history, literature and English alike.
Lesson Plan
Ida Fink - “The Tenth Man”Teaching the Holocaust through Literature - Ida Fink - “The Tenth Man”
 Literature, in particular Holocaust literature, often makes a lasting impression on its readers due to the vivid imagery and the intimacy of the characters and events. Thus, it often has the ability to evoke feelings and emotions, in contrast to a standard history text-book. In an effort to promote Holocaust education with an interdisciplinary approach, the International School for Holocaust Studies has designed this lesson plan focusing on teaching the Holocaust through literature. The lesson and activities highlight a short story entitled The Tenth Man, written by Holocaust survivor Ida Fink. The story was first published in Polish in 1983.
 
Book Reviews
book review In this issue, we continue to present reviews of new books printed in Israel and abroad. These reviews are designed to expose readers to useful new publications that otherwise might remain unknown.
What’s New at the International School for Holocaust Studies?
■ Echoes and Reflections – A Multimedia Curriculum on the Holocaust.
■ Online Forum for Holocaust Educators.
■ New Videoconferencing Service.
■ Upcoming: International Forum.
■ Seminars Conducted by the European Department.
  
What's New at Yad Vashem?

■ “Etched Voices” – New Exhibitions Pavilion Displays Contemporary Art.
■ Inauguration of the New Synagogue.
■ New Learning Center Inaugurated.

Editorial Board: Dr. Motti Shalem, Prof. Dan Michman, Shulamit Imber, Dr. Haim Gertner, Dana Porath, Naama Shik, David Metzler, Richelle Budd Caplan
Editor: Jonathan Clapsaddle
Writing Staff: Dr. Gideon Greif, Jackie Metzger, Melissa Goldenberg, Michal Porat
Production and Design: Yael Saraby, Jeremy Zauder, Dror Baruch, Stephanie Amara, Mayana Sebbah

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