The Holocaust As Seen Through Film is fantastic. If I still taught and were not retired, I would use this book in a heartbeat to choose films to show to my students. The preface is a must-read and that's before the films even start.. Some of the Films I have, myself, seen are: Anne Frank Remembered. The one thing Ididn't like from the film or the Diary is where she insists that, in her opinion, mankind is good. She was just a teenager without any experience of live, but people tend to foget that. I read the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"; I did not see the film - on purpose. I was in two camps and find that watching this sort of thing is too difficult for me. The book shocked me no end, and, I expect, the film would have too. I did seen (and read the book) The Devill's Arithmetic and thought it was excellent. The other films which Rabbi Rosenberg writes about are equally well described and the whole book makes a beautiful collection of reviews and descriptions which can only help a teacher. Any teacher ought to be grateful to have such an excellent source book handy. Bravo Rabbi Rosenberg!

Everything ok. I did read in the past and I was looking for this book again. Thank you so much.

I had a little extra motivation to read this book as a film I wrote, "A Call to Remember" was reviewed by Rabbi Rosenberg. To see such a great collection of films that deal with Holocaust subject matter is extremely important. Rabbi Rosenberg's own family experience no doubt played an intergral role in putting this book together. He has devoted his whole life to making sure the horrors his family experienced first-hand would never be forgotten. The book is not only a valuable resource for study and education, but an important reminder of the impact the Holocaust had on countless lives. Rabbi Rosenberg's book should be on everyone's shelves and in every school to remind us continually of man's inhumanity against his fellow man… and ultimately, the triumph of the human spirit. I couldn't give this book a higher recommendation.

The Holocaust as Seen Through Film is a well-written and thought-provoking book. It examines this painful and shameful period of time through a careful compilation of literature, media, and carefully crafted lessons designed to help both the educator and the students understand this period of time. As a former English teacher/ Department Head in the Edison Township Public Schools, I was honored to chair the committee and co-author the eighth grade Holocaust curriculum. After reading this beautifully crafted book, I regretted that it was not available as a resource when the state mandated Holocaust education. Fortunately, I have recommended it to my colleagues still teaching English and to my son, a social studies supervisor in the same district. I am sure they will appreciate the quality of the book and the depth of commitment that went into the writing. We must never let our young people forget. This book is a very teacher-friendly tool for use in the classroom.

Today's young learners prefer visual tools, and film is high on their list of MUST SEE material. Accordingly, this book is spot on on addressing both this preference of youngsters (and many of the rest of us) and also humanity's need to continue to seek life-guiding lessons from the worse crime of modern times. Rabbi Rosenberg is owed much appreciation for gathering in a handsome, large-print paperback the considered opinions of many different viewers of 79 movies, documentaries, and short films from which much of worth can be learned. Especially valuable are such features as "Recommended Scenes" and "Relevant Classroom Discussion Questions," along with many gripping photos. The theme and summary provided of the entries is clear-cut and engaging, a strong basis for reflection. In all, the volume makes a very welcomed contribution to the Holocaust bookshelf.

There are few things that I believe are more important than teaching about the Holcaust. Movies give our students a great frame of reference for understanding different moments in history. With the plethora of Holocaust movies out there, teachers are presented with a wonderful tool to reach their students and educate them about the Holocaust.
But which movies should be used and how should those movies be presented? Rabbi Rosenberg's book is the perfect teaching tool because it guides the teachers on how to properly present the films and how to stimulate the minds of our students. I would reccomend this book to everybody.

The Holocaust was a tragic part of history. It was a time of deplorable acts on humanity. It was a horrific experience to live through. Imagine then, if one person dedicated his life to reliving this occurrence over and over again. That is exactly what Rabbi Rosenberg has done in his book The Holocaust As Seen Through Film. He has sacrificed many hours by watching these movies back to back. He has written a review of each film and also asks questions to point out significant moments that we can learn from. This has been done with great insight. Rabbi Rosenberg has a point of view that is both informative and notable.

As the former CEO of the American Society for Yad Vashem, I was often asked about appropriate films to teach about the Holocaust. Rabbi Dr. Rosenberg has done a tremendous service to educators by providing this excellent, accessible and comprehensive resource. As we live in a time where written resources do not educationally resonate with the population as well as visual resources, this guide will play a critical role in the work of all educators of the Holocaust.