Why Yom HaShoah Jewish World Holocaust Remembrance Day - News - Bubblews

January 27 is Yom HaShoah, or World Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today, Jews around the world honor those lost in the Nazi genocide of World War Two. And we join them in commemorating this most profound loss. The depth and width and breadth of Germany's Third Reich killing machine is too much to imagine.



Those who deny the Holocaust happened, I won't even think about. That monstrous egotism is beyond my ken. But even basically loving people will ask why Jews get to use the term Holocaust, like theirs was the only one. These people then cite other genocides of which sadly there are many. So here are some thoughts on why we commemorate the Jewish Holocaust.   Why Yom HaShoah Jewish World Holocaust Remembrance Day - News - Bubblews

2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games XXII Activities for Kids

The 2014 Winter Olympic Games XXII are being held February 7-23 in Sochi, Russia. The Olympics is international, multicultural; studying the games is a great globetrotting experience. Free Printable Winter Olympics Coloring Pages and Activities Explore the Olympics with these free printable lesson plans.

Chinese New Year 2014 Year of the Horse

Chinese New Year is a ancient and charming festival. Why not explore the color, festivity, fun and pageantry of CNY this year? Chinese New Year 2014 begins on January 31 and celebrates Year of the Horse. Here is a unit with enough lessons for a two week unit. You'll find social studies, literature, writing, art, music, craft and food lessons.  Chinese New Year Lesson Planner and Unit