Teaching about the Holocaust helps us to understand the impact of history on human beings
Analyzing the accounts of Jewish men and women’s experiences brings a human dimension to the study of the Holocaust and helps us find the right balance between critical analysis and empathy with the victims. These personal accounts allow us to see events from the victims’ point of view, and where relevant, to understand how they resisted spiritually and physically.
Teaching about the Holocaust allows us to study the impact individuals can have on history
Studying the behavior of individuals during the Holocaust and situating them in a historical context allows us to highlight what power citizens had at that particular time. It can also lead us to consider what power citizens have today.