This lesson introduces students to the little-known history of Jewish resistance fighters during World War II. Through firsthand accounts, short films, and interactive activities, students explore how Jewish partisans survived in forests across Europe—facing hunger, freezing temperatures, antisemitism, and moral dilemmas. The lesson emphasizes courage, ethical decision-making, and resilience under extreme conditions, and it includes role play, simulations, and creative projects that connect historical content to students’ critical thinking and empathy.
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