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What was the Holocaust?
The Holocaust refers to a specific event during the 20th century. It was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and destruction of European Jewish people by the Nazis and their collaborators (helpers) between 1933 and 1945. While Jews were the primary target of Nazi hatred, the Nazis also persecuted and murdered Roma Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, Poles, and people with disabilities. Six million Jews (two-thirds of the European Jewish population) and five million others were murdered in the Holocaust.


Where can I go to learn more about the Holocaust and to read/hear the stories of survivors?

For some excellent free teaching materials, also check out:

Teaching Tolerance - Southern Poverty Law Center - www.tolerance.org
Facing History and Ourselves - www.facing.org

Is there a list of suggested books and films?

Yes. Please see the annotated bibliographies for the Center's Holocaust teaching trunks.  Choose the trunk at the appropriate grade level for suggested list of books and films.

Where can I get some of these materials?
The Holocaust Center is a lending library.  We would be happy to loan books, films, posters, teacher guides and other materials to you.  Please contact the Center at info@wsherc.org.

Need more information?  Contact the Holocaust Center at info@wsherc.org or 206-774-2201.