This year's one-week study tour is designed for U.S. secondary school teachers to gain insight into many of the historical, social, religious, political, and economic factors that cumulatively resulted in the Holocaust. It includes educational visits to historic sites in and around Berlin that played an important role in the history of the Holocaust and the Third Reich with the participation of eyewitnesses and survivors, as well as representatives of the Berlin city government and distinguished members of the Berlin-Jewish community. Among other activities, the curriculum includes numerous visits to historical and cultural sites.

Applications are evaluated by the foundation’s board as they are received - so applying early is to your advantage, as participation is limited to 12 individuals. All applications must reach our office no later than April 1, 2011.

Cost to the applicant is €uro 1,000.00, including transportation to historic sites, hotel accommodations (2 to a room) and 3 meals daily. Round-trip travel from the United States to Berlin-Tegel Airport is excluded and must be arranged individually by each participant. Due to a cooperation with the Education Division of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum U.S. secondary school teachers, who have successfully completed the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C., will be awarded the Moses-Wolfenstein-Travel-Grant of 150,00 €uros, if accepted for participation.

2011 Berlin Summer Academy - Application Form (PDF, 23 KB)