About Yad Vashem

Founded in 1953, Yad Vashem is Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, located on the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem. It serves as the world's preeminent center for Holocaust education, remembrance, research, and documentation

Yad Vashem Highlights

Career Outcomes and Placement Information

Yad Vashem provides comprehensive professional development through its International School for Holocaust Studies, offering specialized training programs for educators worldwide. The institution delivers extensive seminars, workshops, and educational resources in over 20 languages, empowering teachers with tools and methodologies for Holocaust education. Through partnerships with educational ministries and institutions globally, participants receive specialized training and ongoing professional support

Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

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Dafna Dolinko

Dafna Dolinko is a content developer and educator at the E-Learning Department of Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. With a Master's degree in Jewish History, she is dedicated to creating educational resources that focus on Holocaust education. Her notable work includes developing online courses, such as "Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present," designed to educate a worldwide audience about the complexities of antisemitism and its historical context. Through her efforts, Dolinko significantly contributes to enhancing understanding and awareness of critical issues in Jewish history while promoting effective teaching methods in Holocaust studies.

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Dmitry Kolotilenko

Dmitry Kolotilenko is a content developer and educator at the E-Learning Department of Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. He holds a Master's degree in History and is dedicated to creating educational resources that enhance understanding of the Holocaust. His work involves developing online courses that address critical topics related to Jewish history and the impact of antisemitism. Through his contributions, Kolotilenko plays a vital role in promoting Holocaust education and raising awareness about the complexities of Jewish history, ensuring that these important lessons reach a global audience.

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Dr Na'ama Bela Shik

Dr. Na'ama Bela Shik is the Director of the Educational Technology Department at Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. Born in a kibbutz in Israel to Holocaust survivor parents, she has dedicated her academic career to studying the experiences of Jewish women in Auschwitz-Birkenau, earning her PhD from Tel Aviv University. Dr. Shik has published several articles on topics such as early testimonies and the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships in the camp. Since joining Yad Vashem in 1999, she has been instrumental in developing educational resources that preserve the memory of the Holocaust and promote its lessons for future generations. In addition to her work in Holocaust studies, she has a passion for literature and engages in teaching and lecturing internationally about the Holocaust.

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Dr. Yossi Kugler

Dr. Yossi Kugler is a project manager, content developer, and educator at Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. With a focus on creating educational resources, he plays a vital role in developing programs that address key topics related to the Holocaust. His work includes managing various projects and contributing to online courses aimed at educating a global audience about the Holocaust and antisemitism. Through his efforts, Kugler helps ensure that the lessons of history are accessible and impactful for learners worldwide.

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Dr. Olga Ungar

Dr. Olga Ungar is a content developer at the E-Learning Department of Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. She holds a PhD in Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry from Bar-Ilan University, where she focused on significant aspects of Jewish history. In her role at Yad Vashem, Dr. Ungar is dedicated to creating educational resources that enhance understanding of the Holocaust and its impact on contemporary Jewish life. Her expertise contributes to the development of programs that educate a global audience about Jewish history and culture, ensuring that these vital lessons are preserved and shared with future generations.

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Sandra Rosenfeld Katz

Sandra Rosenfeld Katz is a project director and educator at Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies, where she specializes in Holocaust education. She teaches the course "El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad," which explores the history of the Holocaust, including the lives of Jews before World War II, modern antisemitism, and the Nazi ideology. With a background in Holocaust and art education, Sandra has worked at Yad Vashem for several years, contributing to various educational projects and developing online courses. Her passion for education is driven by her family's history, as her father was a Holocaust survivor. Through her work, she aims to promote understanding and awareness of the Holocaust while fostering a more tolerant world.

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Yuval Ovadia

Yuval Ovadia is a content developer at the E-Learning Department of Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies, where he specializes in creating educational resources for the course "Chosen Issues in Holocaust History." He holds a B.A. in Education and History from The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In his role, Ovadia works to enhance understanding of key topics related to the Holocaust, contributing to the development of online learning materials that educate a global audience about this critical period in history. His efforts aim to promote awareness and understanding of the Holocaust's complexities and its lasting impact on contemporary society.