To Hope and Back:
The Journey of the St. Louis

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Preparing to Read the Book

Social Studies Focus

Immigration & Canada Jewish Experience

Canada's Immigration History: An Introduction

Scrolling Spadina

Push & Pull Factors in Immigration

To Hope and Back:
The Journey of the St. Louis

Preparing to Read the Book

Social Studies Focus

Immigration & Canada Jewish Experience

Canada's Immigration History: An Introduction

Scrolling Spadina

Push & Pull Factors in Immigration

Storefront Stories

Ontario Jewish Archives: 50 Years

Letters Home

Canada's Response to the Holocaust

Introduction to the Holocaust for Grade 6 Students

Antisemitism in Canada and the Holocaust

The Voyage of the St. Louis (Introduction)

Reading the Book

Language Focus

Cover Analysis: To Hope and Back

Section Handouts - Vocabulary, Comprehension, Written Reflections

Publisher's Teacher Guide

After the Book

Culminating Activities

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