As we engage with the challenging themes in H*tler’s Tasters, it’s important to us at 5th Wall Theatre to provide resources that help both educate and support emotional processing. The Holocaust is a deeply painful chapter of history, and understanding its impact requires care and reflection. This page offers educational tools and mental health resources to guide thoughtful exploration of Holocaust history while offering support for the emotional weight that may accompany it.
These resources ensure we approach the subject with respect, empathy, and a commitment to learning.
Educational Websites
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)
The USHMM is a comprehensive resource on Holocaust history, offering online exhibitions, personal testimonies, and educational materials. Their “Learn about the Holocaust” section provides in-depth information and resources for both educators and the general public.
Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem is Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Their website includes educational resources, Holocaust survivor testimonies, historical photographs, and databases of Holocaust victims.
Facing History and Ourselves
Facing History connects past events, such as the Holocaust, to issues of identity, membership, and human rights. They offer curricula for educators and self-guided learning modules, with emphasis on encouraging critical thinking and empathy.
The Shoah Foundation – USC
Founded by Steven Spielberg, the Shoah Foundation preserves the testimonies of survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust. Their "IWitness" platform provides access to more than 55,000 video testimonies, educational resources, and interactive learning experiences.
Mental Health and motional Processing Resources
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) – Echoes & Reflections
Echoes & Reflections provides resources on how to teach about the Holocaust in ways that encourage empathy, critical thinking, and emotional processing. It offers specific guidance on how to help students or readers process trauma and difficult history.
The Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program (Azrieli Foundation)
This site offers memoirs of Holocaust survivors for free, which can be a powerful resource for those looking to engage with first-person narratives. The memoirs include resources for reflection and emotional understanding.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Coping with Trauma
NAMI holds resources for coping with trauma, anxiety, and distress can be very helpful for individuals who are emotionally affected by Holocaust education. They provide tools for recognizing and managing emotional distress and PTSD symptoms.
Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance)
This site offers resources for educators and individuals on discussing challenging topics, including genocide and systemic injustice. Their materials include tips for trauma-informed teaching and strategies for processing emotional responses to difficult history.