Contact:
Amy Lutz
913-426-5700
ALutz@STLHolocaustMuseum.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Launches Free Virtual Classroom
ST. LOUIS, MO (February 17, 2025) – The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is proud to announce that its full suite of Virtual Classroom resources is now available for free to educators, students, and lifelong learners. Designed to provide accessible, high-quality Holocaust education, the Virtual Classroom offers expert-led video lessons covering key historical topics, media literacy, antisemitism, and practical tools for confronting hate today.
The Virtual Classroom was developed to meet the growing demand for Holocaust education, especially in states like Missouri and Illinois, where Holocaust education is mandated in public schools. These resources serve as an invaluable tool for teachers, students, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Holocaust and its relevance to the present. These materials provide important insight into historical and present issues, and they are most effective when paired with a visit to the Museum, providing a more immersive and comprehensive learning experience.
“The lessons of the Holocaust are more relevant than ever, and ensuring access to quality education is critical,” said Myron Freedman, Executive Director of the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. “By making these resources free and available to all, we hope to provide educators and learners with the tools they need to understand history and take action against hate.”
The Virtual Classroom was made possible through a grant from the Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute.
Available Virtual Classroom Videos Include:
- Overview of the Holocaust – A concise primer on Holocaust history, ideal for introducing the topic.
- Top 5 Questions About the Holocaust – Answers to common questions that help learners understand key aspects of the Holocaust.
- Countering Online Misinformation – A guide to recognizing and combating false narratives and propaganda in today’s digital landscape.
- Antisemitism – An exploration of the history and evolution of antisemitism and its continued impact today.
- Roles & Perspectives – An examination of the choices made by bystanders, resistors, collaborators, perpetrators, and victims, offering insights into moral decision-making.
- How to Listen to Testimony – A discussion on the importance of survivor testimony and how to engage meaningfully with firsthand accounts.
To explore the Virtual Classroom and access these free educational resources, visit STLHolocaustMuseum.org/VirtualClassroom
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is dedicated to using the history and lessons of the Holocaust to reject hatred, promote understanding, and inspire change. The Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets, memberships, and group tour reservations are currently available. The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is a proud partner of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. The Federation founded the Museum in 1995 and nurtured and maintained it for 25 years. Learn more at www.StlHolocaustMuseum.org.
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