The Holocaust
A powerful educational platform designed specifically to support middle and high school teachers in teaching the Holocaust.
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We provide educators with a rich library of short, compelling video testimonies from survivors, thoughtfully edited to be age-appropriate and emotionally resonant for students. In addition to the videos, the platform offers customizable lesson plans, discussion guides, and classroom activities aligned with educational standards, making it easier for teachers to integrate Holocaust history into their curricula.
The Last Ones program is designed to foster empathy, historical understanding, and critical thinking in young learners, while also helping teachers navigate the sensitive nature of Holocaust education with confidence and care.
Additional Educational Resources
Who We Are
Introduction to The Last Ones project. Background on the filmmakers and historians involved.
Full Video Series
Links to additional content and full-length survivor testimonies.
Where to Find Us:
Upcoming events, screenings, and speaking engagements.
Meet Our Educators
A section highlighting the advisory board and curriculum developers behind TLO.edu.
Online Tools To Help You Teach The Holocaust
Survivors Testimonies
A rich library of short, compelling video testimonies from survivors, thoughtfully edited to be age-appropriate and emotionally resonant for students.
Lesson Plans
Lessons are built around survivor testimonies and offer modules that can be adapted based on their students’ age, knowledge level, and curriculum goals.
Discussion Guides
Each guide includes a series of thought-provoking questions for students to reflect on the historical context, personal experiences, and moral lessons conveyed.
Meet our
Course Creators

Leslie Gelrubin-Benitah
Founder

Peter Nelson
Teacher

Leslie Rheinggold
Teacher

Piff Jenkins
Teacher

Brian Cumin
Team Leader

Hanson Deck
Education Assistant

Alan Fresco
Teacher
Teacher Community
Feedback
Teaching the Holocaust is never easy, but The Last Ones made it deeply impactful for my students. The survivor testimonies are short yet powerful, and the lesson plans gave me the confidence to approach sensitive topics with care. Several students told me it was the most meaningful unit they’ve ever studied.
What I love most is that the platform doesn’t just teach facts—it fosters empathy. The Last Ones helped my students connect emotionally to the stories, and the discussion guides sparked thoughtful dialogue. This is how Holocaust education should be done.
We integrated The Last Ones across multiple grade levels, and it transformed how we teach about the Holocaust. The videos are accessible, age-appropriate, and deeply human. It gave our staff the tools to teach with both accuracy and compassion.
The customizable resources are a game changer. I was able to tailor my lessons to fit both my curriculum goals and the maturity level of my students. Watching them engage with survivor stories in such a respectful and curious way reminded me why this work matters.
