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Flights of Spirit: The Story of Elly Gotz

6 days ago
1 min read

USC Shoah Foundation

Grades 10 & 11



Before viewing the testimony of Elly Gotz, students will consider the importance of historical empathy and assess biographical information to understand the context surrounding his life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Testimony and his biography will enhance students' critical thinking skills and their understanding of the impact of Elly's experience.



More about Elly Gotz and his life story can be found on The Azrieli Foundation’s Re:Collection. To order Elly's memoirs for free for your students in Canada, visit the Azrieli Foundation’s Holocaust Survivor Memoirs website or write to Memoirs@azrielifoundation.org.


Questions about this resource? Contact shoahfoundationeducation@usc.edu



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