How the Holocaust affected Dr. Tilly Edinger and Paleontology

by Abigail Burch On Paleontology Paleontology in Germany and America in the late 1800s and early 1900s had slightly different approaches. Germany regarded paleontology as a segment of geology, while American paleontologists often came from biological or zoological backgrounds. While the idea of evolution was accepted by both, American paleontologists were more eager to accept…Continue Reading How the Holocaust affected Dr. Tilly Edinger and Paleontology

The Holocaust and Generational Trauma

by Tori Searce As time moves on, Holocaust survivors are decreasing in numbers, which limits our ability to hear survivor testimonies and learn different stories, and limits our understanding of the Holocaust and its impacts. This begs the question of how the generations after are being impacted by the Holocaust. Research shows that there are…Continue Reading The Holocaust and Generational Trauma

Empathy and Holocaust Education

by Leah Gelfand In recent history, educators and researchers have been attempting to discover the best methods to teach students about the Holocaust. However, because the Holocaust is a unique historical event, this task is complicated (Carmon 3). Many educators and researchers believe that engaging students’ empathy is useful when teaching about the Holocaust (Mihr…Continue Reading Empathy and Holocaust Education

How did the Holocaust affect Youth?

The term “childhood” has a variety of meanings. We today know it as the period between the ages of one and twelve. It is a period in which substantial physical and mental growth and learning occurs (Britannica Encylopedia). However, in Nazi Germany and Nazi-occupied Europe, childhood had two meanings. The German youth were molded into…Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect Youth?