Educator Programs

Yad Vashem Educational Initiative

The Holocaust Memorial Institute at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem is a unique and ongoing partnership between the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies.

The annual program, made possible through grants from the Holocaust Memorial, brings educators from South Florida Jewish institutions to Jerusalem for 10 days. There, they study with internationally respected Holocaust educators at the Museum, Israel’s official memorial to the Jewish martyrs of the Holocaust.

With access to the vast resources available at Yad Vashem, educators are able to explore the many insights and historical facts of this traumatic era in world history, preparing them to impart the lessons of the Holocaust to their students. In addition, the participation of educators from other communities provides an opportunity for Miami educators to share ideas and information with their peers and explore best practices for teaching the Holocaust.

Since the inception of the program at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial has sponsored more educator participants than any other community in the United States.

If you would like to join the waiting list for the Holocaust Memorial Institute at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, please contact us at info@holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.org.

Please note: Only educators from Jewish institutions may apply to attend, and grants are limited. Educators of students in grades 5-12 will receive priority. Cost is approximately $500 and includes airfare (participants arrange their own air travel, with a $1,200 stipend given upon completion of the program), hotel (double occupancy), three meals daily, transportation to Yad Vashem daily and conference fees. It does not include round-trip transportation from Ben-Gurion Airport to Jerusalem and any personal expenses.