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Our storytellers will bring the story of the Holocaust to life for your audience or your students.
Our workshops will train your educators and guides to use storytelling to enhance their own classes and tours.
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Programs
Storytellers in the Classroom
Engage your classroom with the power of storytelling with our 60/90-minute sessions specifically tailored for students.
With interactive storytelling techniques and age-appropriate content, our sessions promise to spark curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking.
CONSIDERING THEIR STORIES: Our certified storytellers take your students on a journey through history with testimony-based Holocaust stories.
WORKING WITH TESTIMONY: Give your students a chance to engage with survivor testimony by listening to a testimony-based Holocaust story and exploring the USC Shoah Foundation’s iWitness database.
LEARNING THEIR TESTIMONY: Your students will learn to give a voice to Holocaust testimony through retelling a chosen testimony themselves.
TEACHER TRAINING: Let us guide you in teaching this difficult, traumatic subject with empathy and without traumatizing your students.
PARENT SEMINARS: Let us help you navigate this delicate yet essential conversation, providing parents with the tools and guidance they need to approach this topic with sensitivity and honesty.
Storytelling Programs
Enlighten your audience with one of our unique combinations of powerful stories, detailed history, and dynamic discussion.
SHARING THEIR STORIES: Take a journey of remembrance, education, and reflection through this multifaceted blend of storytelling and history.
STORYTELLER COFFEEHOUSE: Get insight into Holocaust storytelling with this engaging 90-minutes of storytelling and discussion with a seasoned storyteller.
TALES FROM THE TENT: Immerse yourself in gripping stories from history and thought-provoking discussions.
CHALLAH TAKING: Build community through this unique intertwining of challah baking with moving Holocaust narratives and guided discussions.
Commemorations
Memorialize the Holocaust with one of our innovative guided programs. These beautiful, empowering, and ultimately hopeful ceremonies commemorate both the terrible atrocities that occurred and the inner strength of the victims and those who helped them.
LIGHT FROM THE DARKNESS: A poignant Seder-like ritual, weaving ancient traditions with contemporary reflections to honor the memory of those who endured the Holocaust.
MOMENT OF WITNESS: A powerful guided commemoration tailored for all faiths, offering a moment of solemn reflection and unity in remembrance.
Storytelling Training
Become a compassionate and effective advocate for remembrance, education, and empathy. Join us in preserving the voices of the past and ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten.
Our professional storytellers and scholars will help you craft a compelling story from personal, family, or historical sources.
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EXPLORING THEIR STORIES: Delve into the art of Holocaust storytelling in this enlightening 90-minute session.
FROM TESTIMONY TO STORY: Learn to turn testimony into a story in our 6-week introductory storytelling course.
FROM STORY TO PROGRAM: Enhance your storytelling skills with our 4-week advanced class for graduates from our beginner course.
LEARNING THEIR HISTORY: Experience a new way to learn history with our 12-week Holocaust history course in our signature story-infused format.
Custom Programming
Be it a specialized storytelling workshop or course, an individualized commemoration program, a special lecture, or an idea we haven’t yet considered, we can create a program to fit your needs.
All programs can be done on Zoom. In-person programs are available in some locations.
Program descriptions
Storytellers in the Classroom
Considering Their Stories
BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE
Let our certified storytellers take your students on a journey through history with testimony-based Holocaust stories. Whether your class is just beginning to explore this chapter of history or has some prior knowledge, our storytellers will enrich their understanding and interest in the Holocaust.
Programs can be for individual classes or larger assemblies. In a program, students will hear two to three Holocaust stories. After each story, students have a chance to ask questions and consider what they have learned.
Working with Testimony
EXPLORING LIVING HISTORY
Give your students a chance to explore recorded survivor testimony. This engaging program begins with a journey through history with a testimony-based Holocaust story. The students then have the chance to explore recorded testimony themselves using the USC Shoah Foundation’s iWitness database curated clips.
This program takes a single 60 to 90 minute class period.
Learning Their Testimony
GIVING VOICE TO TESTIMONY
A 2-part workshop to guide students in giving a voice to written or recorded Holocaust testimony.
Students will
- Engage with written Holocaust testimonies to understand their significance.
- Reflect on the diverse experiences and perspectives represented in the testimonies.
- Select a testimony to retell, guided by personal connection and interest.
- Learn basic storytelling techniques.
- Work in partners to to craft a story from their chosen testimony through peer collaboration and positive feedback.
- Share their stories with the class.
Teacher Training
STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING THE HOLOCAUSTÂ
Let us guide you in teaching this difficult, traumatic subject with empathy and without traumatizing your students.
Topics include
- Understanding the importance of testimony-based storytelling: Explore the significance of survivor testimonies and their role in Holocaust education.
- Teaching strategies for using testimonies in the classroom: Learn practical techniques for integrating survivor testimonies into lesson plans and curriculum.
- Facilitating meaningful discussions: Gain strategies for leading thoughtful discussions about difficult topics related to the Holocaust, including prejudice, discrimination, and resilience.
- Resources and support: Explore a variety of resources, including databases of testimonies.
Parent Seminars
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST
Let us help you navigate this delicate yet essential conversation, providing parents with the tools and guidance they need to approach this topic with sensitivity and honesty.
Through practical tips, and open dialogue, we’ll explore effective strategies for passing on the stories of the Holocaust to the next generation. Join us for an enlightening and meaningful discussion that will empower you to engage with your children in a thoughtful and age-appropriate manner.
Storytelling Programs
Sharing Their Stories
A UNIQUE BLEND OF STORYTELLING & HISTORY
This multifaceted program honoring the memories and experiences of those impacted by the Holocaust invites audiences to embark on a 90-minute journey of remembrance, education, and reflection.
Choose from three distinct options:
HISTORICAL JOURNEY: A deep dive into the Holocaust stories and the historical context of one of humanity’s darkest periods.
ECHOES OF THE PAST: A thematic journey through Holocaust stories, combining multiple stories with a common theme.
VOICES OF REMEMBRANCE: A storytelling journey through Holocaust narratives, followed by a panel discussion.
Storyteller Coffeehouse
MEET THE STORYTELLER
An engaging 90-minutes of storytelling and discussion with a seasoned storyteller.
- Learn about the storyteller’s creative process as our featured guest reveals their creative process, providing insights into the art of storytelling.
- Engage in a dynamic, open discussion delving into the themes and emotions evoked by the storytelling experience
- Learn the skills and inspirations behind creating great testimony-based stories.
A 30-minute workshop of telling testimony-based Holocaust stories can be added.
Tales from the Tent
ENGAGING STORIES & DYNAMIC DISCUSSION
Immerse yourself in gripping stories from history and engage in thought-provoking discussions that delve into the depths of human resilience and remembrance.
Your featured storyteller will share the story of someone who experienced the Holocaust. This could be a survivor, a victim, a rescuer, or even a liberator.Â
A guided discussion will follow. Discussion topics are chosen in advance in collaboration between the storyteller and the program host.
Challah Taking
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH SHARING BREAD & STORIES
A unique 2-hour experience that intertwines a Challah-taking and baking ceremony with moving Holocaust narratives and guided discussions.
- Bake challah together including a moving challah-taking ceremony and blessing.
- Hear a powerful story of the Holocaust told by a talented storyteller.
- Engage in an open, dynamic discussion to honor the past and contemplate its lessons for the future.
Storytelling Training
Exploring Their Stories
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOLOCAUST STORYTELLING
Delve into the art of Holocaust storytelling in this enlightening 90-minute session, where you’ll uncover the narratives that bear witness to history’s darkest moments.
From Testimony to Story
LEARN TO TELL A HOLOCAUST STORY
Our 6-week storytelling course was specifically created and developed to support the new generations now standing up in witness to the Holocaust.
Over 6 weeks and 12 hours, you will
- Evaluate shared personal testimony from family or historical records.
- Research supporting documentation to support your story.
- Build, organize, and craft a testimony-based story.
- Learn storytelling craft techniques from professional storytellers.
- Receive professional coaching and peer review.
- Access optional storytelling technique and historical research workshops.
- Finish class with a 10-minute Holocaust story ready to share.
From Story to Program
ENHANCE YOUR STORYTELLING SKILLS
Our 4-week advanced class is specifically created to support our graduates from our beginner course to further develop their Holocaust story.
Over 4 weeks and 8 hours, you will
- Enhance your storytelling skills: Dive deeper into the art of storytelling and master advanced techniques to captivate your audience.
- Craft your narrative: Learn how to craft your story for programs of any length, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
- Integrate historical context: Discover the power of incorporating historical context into your narratives, adding depth and richness to your tales.
- Adapt to your audience: Explore strategies to tailor your stories to meet the specific needs and interests of your audience, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience for all.
Learning Their History
HOLOCAUST HISTORY INFUSED WITH TESTIMONY-BASED STORIES
Our new 12-week Holocaust history course offers an invaluable survey of pre-Holocaust Europe, the twelve years of Nazi occupation of Europe, and the post-war life of survivors in our signature story-infused format.
Commemorations
Light from the Darkness
A MODERN RITUAL FOR HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Immerse yourself in a modern-day ritual inspired by the traditional Seder.
Step into the light and join us for an unforgettable evening of remembrance and solidarity.
- Reflect on the themes of remembrance, resilience, and hope as we honor the memory of those affected by the Holocaust.
- Engage in moments of solemn reflection and contemplation, honoring the legacy of survivors and victims alike.
- Embrace the light and discover how stories of survival and courage can illuminate even the darkest of times.
Moment of Witness
A MULTIFAITH GUIDED HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Come together with individuals from diverse religious backgrounds for a meaningful commemorative ritual.
Experience a powerful 90-minute commemoration ritual tailored for all faiths, offering a moment of solemn reflection and unity in remembrance.
- Embrace the universal message of remembrance, compassion, and solidarity.
- Honor the past and embrace the future ensuring the stories of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust are never forgotten.
- Experience the power of collective witness as we consider how our own lives and the experiences of diverse communities are reflected in the mirror of the Holocaust.
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