Dealing with the Holocaust Today Is the statute of limitations approaching ?
I. SynopsisRecent events reveal that issues relating to the Holocaust are as relevant as ever. Great Britain's first Nazi war crimes case opened in late February 1996, and a second case is just being brought as we go to press. Swiss banks are embroiled in controversy over secret bank accounts held by Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Norway is finally compensating Jews for property confiscated by its World War II Nazi puppet regime. Argentina is being attacked for failing to pursue one of Adolf Eichmann's assistants. The legacy of the Holocaust is apparent. This activity is intended for a class of around twenty students, ages 16 and up. 2. GoalsThe goal is to sensitize the students to current issues involving the Holocaust. The students will deal with the following issues:
3. Preparatory Activities4. Israeli President Ezer Weizman Speech5. Simulation Game6. Related Articles |
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