Special Events for Educators

For questions about the education programs at the Center for Jewish History, please email: education@cjh.org

For questions about teacher training programs at the Center for Jewish History, please email: teach@cjh.org

Professional Development for Teachers

Introduction to the Lesson Plans and Teaching Materials for the film The Last Musician of Auschwitz

April 16, 2026
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Online Webinar

For more information, please see the flyer

Professional Development for Teachers

The Last Musician of Auschwitz: Teaching About Music During the Holocaust

May 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Online Webinar

Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Center for Jewish History as we explore the story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, a Holocaust survivor who played in the Auschwitz orchestra during her time in the camp. Through primary sources, testimony, and lesson plans, we will explore pedagogy for bringing this into your classroom. Participants will receive CTLE credit.

The program is free, but pre-registration is required.

Co-sponsored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage (MJH)

Professional Development for Teachers

NYC Chancellor's Conference Day for Professional Development at the Center for Jewish History

June 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

In person, at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011 (near Union Square)

Co-sponsored by the Leo Baeck Institute for the Study of German-Jewish History and Culture (LBI), and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (YIVO)