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The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

Tel Aviv University & Yad Vashem

Uncover the chilling historical account of the Holocaust in this comprehensive online course, a joint effort by Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem – the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Delve into three impactful themes over three weeks, including the Final Solution, Jewish and non-Jewish responses, and the aftermath of the war. Gain insights from leading researchers and engage in a novel learning experience through crowdsourcing.

  • Discover the cultural and mental processes that led to the systematic mass murder of millions of Jews in Europe.
  • Explore the knowledge, responses, and annihilation of victims, local populations, and perpetrators during the Holocaust.
  • Examine the events that occurred in the last years of the Holocaust, along with questions of memory, commemoration, and future research.

Enroll in this innovative, multi-level format course, which includes comprehensive lectures, diverse perspectives from guest lecturers, and a wealth of historical documents, photos, testimonies, and works of art from the time of the Holocaust. Engage in unique online assignments and be part of the process of collecting and shaping information, making this a truly immersive and enlightening learning experience.

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The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution
Course Modules

Dive into three impactful themes over three weeks, including the Final Solution, Jewish and non-Jewish responses, and the aftermath of the war. Gain insights from leading researchers and engage in a novel learning experience through crowdsourcing.

The Final Solution and the Drive for Eliminating All Jews and All Perceived Jewish "Influences"

Uncover the origins of the Final Solution and the drive for the elimination of all Jews and perceived Jewish influences, exploring the cultural and mental processes that led to the systematic mass murder of millions of Jews in Europe. Delve into the characteristics of murder sites, death camps, and selected aspects of the horror that occurred in them, gaining a comprehensive understanding of this tragic chapter in history.

Jewish and Non-Jewish Responses to the Holocaust

Explore the knowledge, responses, and annihilation of victims, local populations, and perpetrators during the Holocaust. Delve into Jewish and non-Jewish reactions to the atrocities, examining leadership, resistance, rescue efforts, and the humanly possible aspects of the Holocaust. Engage in a mid-course quiz and gain deeper insights into the humanity of human reactions during this dark period.

The Free World, the last months, the Aftermath and the Implications

Examine the events that occurred in the last years of the Holocaust, along with questions of memory, commemoration, and future research. Gain insights into the world's response to the Holocaust and the implications of this tragic chapter in human history. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and surveys, reflecting on the impact of the Holocaust in our daily lives and the basic urge for revenge.

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