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Refugee
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- A Jewish community is forced to leave their village by Russian soldiers in the late 19th century
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Other Student Resources
- Article from Britannica that gives more information about “The Night of Broken Glass”
- Relates to Josef’s story, particularly on the theme of home
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- Relates to Isabel’s story, particularly on the theme of loss of familial relations and invisibility
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- Relates to Mahmoud’s story
Inside a Refugee Camp in Turkey Video
- A UNHCR video from 2012 inside a refugee camp in Turkey
- Relates to Mahmoud’s story
Teacher Resources
The Alan Kurdi Photo (WARNING: Sensitive Material)
- A link to the original photo as well as an article about the small boy whose body washed ashore after his family's boat capsized on the way from Turkey to Greece; viewed as a pivotal turning point in the how the international community viewed the influx of refugees in 2015 (i.e., countries became more empathetic, humanitarian aid and donations increased, etc.)
- Relates to loss of familial relations and boat/sea journeys
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