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February 21, 2021
By Larry Luxner Six weeks after right-wing bigots, white supremacists and others violently stormed the US Capitol — and mere hours after the death of radio talk-show provocateur and conspiracy theorist Rush Limbaugh — two experts appeared via Zoom to discuss the proliferation of online hate. The Feb. 17 webinar…February 19, 2021
Irving Roth, 1929-2021 In Memoriam by Sondra Perl, National Program Director, TOLI “I don’t believe in miracles; I just depend on them.” “Beware the signposts along the road to Auschwitz.” “Teachers are the link between the dark history of…
January 8, 2021
, Like so many Americans, we were shocked and dismayed by the mob violence at the US Capitol this week. We condemn this appalling crime and those responsible, many representing far-right groups. What happened was the result of extremist rhetoric and incitement by President Trump and other political leaders, their…
November 2, 2020
Some 40 educators in Poland took part in a unique eight-week program, Teaching about the Holocaust and Human Rights through Art, a TOLI seminar conducted in partnership with POLIN, Museum of the History of Polish Jews. During the online program from Sept.7— Oct.30, prominent lecturers in the visual arts – graphics, painting and…November 2, 2020
TOLI is offering two programs to support its widening network of teachers and educators throughout Europe. First, TOLI has developed a pilot professional development program for 500 teachers from Romania and Bulgaria.November 2, 2020
TOLI is conducting an 11-week online professional development opportunity for teachers in Europe (September 21-December 7) bringing together 42 participants from 15 countries. This seminar, in partnership with the Intercultural Institute of Timisoara and with support from the Council of Europe, is addressed to teachers working…
September 22, 2020
NY’s Olga Lengyel Institute reacts to disturbing new research about lack of once common Holocaust facts, highlighting its new ‘How High School Students See the Holocaust’ exhibit By MATT LEBOVIC September 22, 2020 As The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany released disturbing new research about…
August 27, 2020
While the health crisis prevented 27 teachers from attending the national seminar in New York in June, the participants have enthusiastically embarked on a yearlong journey together reading, writing, and sharing classroom lessons via TOLI’s website and over Zoom. In June and July, participants introduced themselves online and read and…August 13, 2020
In Poland, an 8-week online course titled Teaching about the Holocaust and Human Right through Art will be organized by TOLI in partnership with POLIN Museum. Yad Vashem Institute contributed to the course by sharing knowledge on the subject matter. The content of the course includes little-known stories of…August 13, 2020
Learning from the Past – Acting for the Future Teaching about the Holocaust and Human Rights An 11-week online engagement professional opportunity for teachers in Europe (21 September – 4 December, 2020) Call for applications This program, developed by The Olga…