"Haven," airing in two parts on Sunday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 14 at 9 p.m. on CBS.

"Haven" is based on the non-fiction book by Ruth Gruber, which tells the story of her journey to World War II Europe to escort 982 Holocaust refugees to a safe haven that President Roosevelt specially opened in Oswego, NY in 1944. The miniseries brings to life the stories of the people that Dr. Gruber encountered-stories of concentration camps, lost family members, and years spent fleeing the Nazis. It also brings to life the larger story of the United States' poor rescue effort during the Holocaust and the anti-Semitism that spurred isolationist sentiments in government officials and strict immigration quotas with regard to Jewish refugees. Despite the adversity she faced, Dr. Gruber managed to help the refugees set up a new life in Oswego and eventually won them their citizenship.

KIDSNET, a nationally recognized media and education resource, has developed a multi-media, interactive online educators' guide for "Haven." The guide includes information about Ruth Gruber, an exclusive interview with her, and curriculum to help teachers use "Haven" to enhance lessons on the Holocaust and World War II, as well as lessons on contemporary hate and intolerance. The curriculum is written in accordance with social studies, history, English, and media literacy standards for middle school and high school. The guide also features original archived documents, articles, photographs, and other materials. A live chat with Ruth Gruber will occur online on February 8, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT. Questions for Dr. Gruber may be sent in advance to kidsnet@cais.com.

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