Topics
- The Holocaust
- Antisemitism
Summary
To understand why Jews were targeted by the Nazis, students must first understand the basics of Judaism and antisemitism. In this activity, they explore this age-old conspiracy theory, rooted in hate and history, and learn how it relies on stereotypes and tropes to endure.
Students hear the testimony of Jewish Holocaust survivor Margaret Lambert, who describes the impact of her experiences with antisemitism, offering a glimpse into how quickly life changed for Jews in Nazi Germany.
This activity includes two brief videos, one on Judaism and the other on antisemitism, and guides students to create a word cloud to share with peers.
This activity intersects with Echoes & Reflections Unit 2: Antisemitism. As a part of the series, Explore the Past, Shape the Future, this lesson includes a special set of student-facing activities created by Echoes & Reflections – a partnership between ADL, the USC Shoah Foundation, and Yad Vashem and is located on the IWitness website.
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