The Story of Eva Heyman
Discover Eva Heyman's story both through her diary and through a series of Instagram Stories
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The story of Holocaust Victim Eva Heyman lives on for years through her diary, which allows readers of all ages a glimpse into the life of a 13 year old girl in Hungary before and during the war.
In 2019, her story became a series of narrative Instagram stories, which together made a meaningful film, presented to a new generation in a new way.
In this resource you will find Eva's diary in interactive form from Yad VaShem, as well as a link to the story series on Instagram. Educators can use both to explore this story, as well as discuss themes of memory and commemoration with learners.
This resource is best suited for high-school learners.
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