The Holocaust: The World and the Jews, 1933-1945 [Paperback]

Seymour Rossel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1992

Discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe, the treatment of Jews during the Holocaust, and the aftermath when the Nazi war criminals were brought to trial.

Editorial Reviews

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YA-- A sympathetic, concise documentary of the Holocaust. Its strengths are its straightforward informational format and the abundant, effective use of primary resources (documents, memoirs, journals, and black-and-white photographs). Each chapter covers a key aspect of Holocaust history (the ghettos, death camps, the Nazi rise to power, the Jewish resistance, and the Nuremberg trials), and concludes with a "review/issues" page that recaps important points and introduces additional concepts to consider. The easy-to-read text is an excellent resource for history students and is recommended for all YA collections.
- Carol Beall, Immanuel Christian School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"A sympathetic, concise documentary of the Holocaust. Its strengths are its straightforward informational format and the abundant, effective use of primary resources ... " --School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Behrman House (March 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874415268
• ISBN-13: 978-0874415261
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rabbi Seymour Rossel is the author of thirty-four books including "The Essential Jewish Stories," "The Torah: Portion-by-Portion," "A Child's Bible" (2 vols.), "A Thousand and One Chickens," and "Bible Dreams: The Spiritual Quest." In addition, Seymour has edited nearly 300 books, having worked with many of the most distinguished Jewish authors of our times. His most recent book "The Essential Jewish Stories" grew organically as he culled and re-imagined Jewish stories that he has been telling and retelling for more than forty years.
Seymour is currently the Director of Pathways Foundation and CEO of Rossel Books. He lectures regularly at the venerable Women's Institute of Houston (www.wih.org).
Seymour formerly served the Jewish Reform movement in a number of national positions: as Director of the URJ Press, Director of the URJ Department of Education, Director of the Commission on Reform Jewish Education, and Dean of the School of Education of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, NY. For many years, he served the national boards of the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), the Jewish Book Council, and the National Association of Temple Educators. He was Headmaster of Solomon Schechter Academy of Dallas, TX; Executive Vice President of Behrman House; and Director of Education for Temple Shalom of Dallas, TX, and Temple Beth El of Chappaqua, NY. Seymour was a founding member of CAJE and served as Chairperson for two international conferences, CAJE 13 and CAJE 21, both held at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Recently, he served as the Rabbi for Congregation Jewish Community North in Spring, Texas.
As speaker, author, and editor, Seymour is listed in "Who's Who in the Eastern States," "Contemporary Authors," "The International Authors and Writers Who's Who," as well as "Who's Who in World Jewry." He was prominently featured in Charles A. Madison's book, "Jewish Publishing in America" and he holds the "Bonei HaNegev" award presented by Israel Bonds for excellence in Jewish Education. He was honored to serve as an ex-officio member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
Seymour lectures widely on Jewish tories and storytelling, Bible, Jewish history, education, and values; and conducts teacher, board, and congregational workshops and retreats in communities throughout North America.
His web site, which includes two free on-line books, is accessible at www.Rossel.net

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional for adolescent readers studying the Holocaust!, May 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Holocaust: The World and the Jews, 1933-1945 (Paperback)

What a superb book that deals with such a difficult topic. As a teacher I highly recommend this selection to all who are studying or researching the Holocaust or World War II. After each chapter you will find a short review as well as issues for students to discuss or contemplate. This is a must for all history teachers!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good summary of the holocaust through pictures, primary sources, and short articles, July 28, 2010

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This review is from: The Holocaust: The World and the Jews, 1933-1945 (Paperback)

The short book, packed with photographs from the times, is a helpful introduction to the German ideology, planning, and implementation of the murder of the Jews. It is fair and based on good research. The primary sources, such as a short letter from Goebbels that makes the point perfectly, are a good way to introduce the subject in college courses. There are review questions at the end of each chapter that foster discussion. It is recommended as a brief but powerful introductory survey.