International Conference 2018 - Holocaust Education: Time, Place and Relevance

The challenges that educators worldwide face today are many: universalization of the Holocaust, inaccurate comparisons and parallels outside of the context of the historical event, and the daunting task of creating relevancy for students in the 21st century. We are facing a resurgence of antisemitism that must be confronted in our communities and classrooms. Time, and the ever increasing lack of witnesses to the historical event only make the urgency of teaching the topic more acute. A strict interpretation of the Shoah as history combined with its attendant disciplines in the fine arts and 21st century technology are foundational to both education and the preservation of this history. It is the responsibility of those of us who are committed to the work to pursue our own learning and to encourage and support our colleagues in this pursuit. Inspired by the important feedback we regularly receive from our graduates, this conference provides an opportunity to study with experts in the field and to engage with colleagues from around the world. The conference, led by the International School for Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem, will provide the most updated pedagogical tools and digital resources in tandem with the most contemporary research in the field.

Conference Program