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DISCUSSION Questions for Students

These discussion questions examine how and why the Holocaust happened. They are designed to help teachers, students, and all citizens create discussion and encourage reflection about the Holocaust.

What conditions, ideologies, and ideas made The Holocaust possible?

How did the Nazis and their collaborators implement The Holocaust?

What does war make possible?

How and why did ordinary people across Europe contribute to the persecution of their Jewish neighbors?

How did German professionals and civil leaders contribute to the persecution of Jews and other groups?

What have we learned about the risk factors and warning signs of genocide?

What have we learned about the fragility of human rights?

How will you stand up for justice?

How will you stand up against prejudice and hate?

Projects

This project offers a great opportunity for people of all ages to shift their awareness from self to others. You're never too old to practice kindness as a way of life. This project works very well with young people and is easy to implement, at home with parents and siblings, in classrooms, at youth organizations and clubs, and in many other group settings. To get started, learn about the challenge and how to use the form on this suggested website: https://30daykindness.com

Feedback for HMTC

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