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Welcome to The Ninth Candle

Welcome to

The Ninth Candle

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Our mission is to end antisemitism by sharing knowledge.

We are fulfilling that mission by improving Holocaust education in the United States.

We run educational programs for students and professional development programs for teachers. Our programs are free of charge.

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Students served across the United States since 2020

Our mission is to end antisemitism by sharing knowledge.

We are fulfilling that mission by improving Holocaust education in the United States.

We run educational programs for students and professional development programs for teachers. Our programs are always free of charge.

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Students served across the United States since 2020

The work that you do is inspired – it’s so important to meet students and teachers where they are, and to find approaches that speak to their needs, questions, concerns, experiences, and learning curves. Good for you for providing alternatives to rubric kinds of antisemitism work.

High School Religious Studies Teacher

Indiana
I think I can speak for everyone when I say we really do appreciate the time you took to really talk to us about something that was such a vital moment in history, which isn’t always the easiest topic to teach. But it’s really amazing of The Ninth Candle to keep on spreading that awareness and telling the stories of those who went unheard. Props to you guys.

9th Grade Student

Arizona
I fully recommend these educational programs for both students and staff. The Ninth Candle connected with our students and challenged us as a community to think about our responsibility to preserving the past.

Middle School Literature and Language Teacher

Florida

Why The Ninth Candle exists

The ongoing rise of antisemitism across the United States – in everyday life, in the media, and in pop culture – is dramatic proof that existing approaches to Holocaust education don’t work.

A radical new approach is needed. One suited to the needs and demands of the 21st century. One rooted not in a will to fight, but in a wish to share knowledge.

We are that new approach.

Why The Ninth Candle exists

The ongoing rise of antisemitism across the United States – in everyday life, in the media, and in pop culture – is dramatic proof that existing approaches to Holocaust education don’t work.

A radical new approach is needed. One suited to the needs and demands of the 21st century. One rooted not in a will to fight, but in a wish to share knowledge.

We are that new approach.

Latest statistics from the Pew Research Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center:

Latest statistics from the Pew Research Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center:

Only 2.4% of Americans identify as Jewish

53% of Jews feel less safe today than they did 5 years ago

60% of Jews have experienced direct, personal antisemitism in the last year

84% of posts flagged as "antisemitic" on social media aren't acted upon

There are 61 antisemitic hate groups across the United States

What's different about The Ninth Candle's approach to Holocaust education?

Non-aggressive language

We aren't out to “combat,” "fight," or “tackle” anyone. Our use of non-aggressive language helps us to lower the temperature in this era of political partisanship.

Diversity

Antisemitism is a symptom of bigger societal failures, so we embrace a diverse range of experiences, ideas, and perspectives in our programs.

No pop culture

Pop culture works about the Holocaust blend fact and fiction in ways that leave kids more confused than they were to begin with. We don't use them in our programs.

Jewish resistance

We cast spotlights on Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, and on the internal chaos that characterized Nazism.

Tailored programs

Instead of using one-size-fits-all curricula, we tailor our materials according to the needs and goals of every school we visit. This helps us to build truly effective partnerships.

Collaboration

Wherever we go, The Ninth Candle helps schools to form lasting partnerships with other nonprofits and Jewish organizations in their area.

Non-aggressive language

We aren't out to “combat,” "fight," or “tackle” anyone. Our use of non-aggressive language helps us to lower the temperature in this era of political partisanship.

No pop culture

Pop culture works about the Holocaust blend fact and fiction in ways that leave kids more confused than they were to begin with. We don't use them in our programs.

Diversity

Antisemitism is a symptom of bigger societal failures, so we embrace a diverse range of experiences, ideas, and perspectives in our programs.

Jewish resistance

We cast spotlights on Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, and on the internal chaos that characterized Nazism.

Tailored programs

Instead of using one-size-fits-all curricula, we tailor our materials according to the needs and goals of every school we visit. This helps us to build truly effective partnerships.

Collaboration

Wherever we go, The Ninth Candle helps schools to form lasting partnerships with other nonprofits and Jewish organizations in their area.

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The Ninth Candle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered as a charity in the state of Illinois.

EIN: 85-3137897

The Ninth Candle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered as a charity in the state of Illinois.
EIN: 85-3137897

info@theninthcandle.com

312-620-6025

Donate

The Ninth Candle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered as a charity in the state of Illinois.
EIN: 85-3137897

info@theninthcandle.com

312-620-6025

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