The Holocaust - a Four-Session Class at Congregation Shalom

What might you learn in a class about the Holocaust? To find out, attend the four-session class The Holocaust, taught by Amy Degen at Congregation Shalom in Chelmsford. The sessions will be held in the congregation’s library from 7 to 8:30 pm on the February dates listed below.
Trained by the group Facing History and Ourselves (FHAO) to teach the Holocaust to 9th grade students at Congregation Shalom, Amy Degen has been teaching adults and teens about the Holocaust since 2007. This summer she went to Poland and studied with FHAO and Poland’s Forum For Dialogue.
Below is the schedule for the four sessions.
Monday, February 1, Bystanders: What is the Role of the Bystander and who were the Bystanders during W.W.II? We will learn about the Evian Conference, examine the Voyage of the St. Louis, and look at examples in Poland where bystanders were also perpetrators. What was the role of the U.S.? How did the U.S. help the Jews or not help the Jews?
Tuesday, February 9, Resistance: Jews are often portrayed as not resisting during the Holocaust and being led like Sheep to the Slaughter. We will discuss this phrase and look at the many ways that Jews fought back.
Monday, February 22, Rescuers: Who acted to help the Jews during the Holocaust? We will learn about numerous rescuers and why under enormous risk they were Upstanders rather than bystanders.
Monday, February 29, Holocaust Memory Moving Forward: How do we remember the Holocaust going forward? Looking at memorials, music, dance, art, survivor interviews, etc. What lessons do we learn and why should we not forget?
Congregation Shalom is located at 87 Richardson Road in Chelmsford. Interested adults are invited to attend all or some of the sessions at no charge. Registration is greatly appreciated but is not required. To register or inquire about the class, email Joan at edassistant@congregationshalom.org or call the temple office at (978) 251-8091.

About Congregation Shalom

Founded in 1967, Congregation Shalom is a Reform Jewish community committed to education, spiritual growth, and Tikkun Olam (healing the world).

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