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About the Course

The Holocaust was an inconceivable historical event, which forever robbed Western culture of its innocence. As civilized human beings, we fail to understand how events of such horror could have taken place, and how an idea so inhumanly warped could have spread like wildfire through an entire continent, instigating the systematic annihilation of millions of Jews. This online course was produced jointly by Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem – the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. The course tracks the history of the Holocaust and has two parts. "The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World" is the first of the two courses and covers the following themes in its three weeks: Week 1: From Hatred to Core Ideology We will try to delve into Nazi ideology and the special place of Jews and Judaism in it. We will also discuss how the National Socialist Party converted the German Democracy of the Weimar Republic into a totalitarian regime within a short period of time, and its meaning for Jews and non-Jewish citizens. Week 2: The World and the Jews in World War II We will try to examine the broader contexts of the Holocaust and to place it, as part of World War 2. In this meeting we will also refer to the vital Jewish world to be found under various Nazi occupations and influences. Week 3: The Isolation Abyss - the Perspective of the Individual We will try to reveal different aspects of Jewish life in the face of the badge of shame, ghettos and segregation, as well as the formation of individual, societies’ and leader’s reactions in the face of a consistent policy of dispossession and discrimination. Once you’ve completed this course, you can continue your learning with The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution (https://www.coursera.org/learn/holocaust-introduction-2/home/welcome) This online course is offered in an innovative, multi-level format, comprising: * Comprehensive lectures by leading researchers from Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem. * A wealth of voices and viewpoints presented by guest lecturers. * Numerous documents, photos, testimonies and works of art from the time of the Holocaust. * Novel learning experience: Crowd sourcing – involving the learners themselves in the act of collecting and shaping information, via unique, exciting online assignments. REQUIREMENTS: This course is designed for anyone with an interest in the Holocaust, including students, teachers, academics and policy-makers....

Top reviews

KE

Nov 30, 2019

Excellent. As a History Postgraduate, I found this exceptionally well organised and delivered. Thank you to all those responsible for formatting the course. I will be progressing with part II.

PB

Feb 6, 2020

I always week when I read or study about the Holocaust but I am happy it got over once for all. Learned so much about how the world shunned them away into darkness. Thank you.

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By Chad A J H

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Mar 7, 2021

Very well presented and taught.

By Shagaret

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Apr 13, 2016

very interesting and well lead.

By Zarifah Y

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Jul 24, 2020

Very engaging and informative!

By María J M C

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Jul 3, 2020

Excelent course. Very complete

By Constance

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Apr 28, 2018

not bad for Holocaust learners

By Mohit K

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Feb 8, 2020

It was an exceptional course.

By KIP B

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Sep 12, 2022

Should be required learning

By Dean

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Nov 29, 2019

best course and good teacher

By Leslie C

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Nov 1, 2016

Deeply moving and important.

By Citlalli E C B

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Jul 9, 2020

Such a grateful experience

By P.Deepak

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Nov 18, 2018

A life changing experience

By Keisha H

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Jan 10, 2018

Excellent course to learn.

By harsha j

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Jun 24, 2020

very informative course

By Debbie

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May 24, 2017

Very clearly explained.

By SUSAN S H

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Feb 18, 2016

Such learning thank you

By henry h

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Mar 24, 2021

excellent presentation

By Winston A W

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Jun 16, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Kristina G

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Nov 23, 2018

Great tutors. Thanks.

By Lisa D

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Sep 9, 2023

Very helpful course.

By Rajeev R

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Sep 30, 2020

Extraordinary course

By Lilly S

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Apr 27, 2020

I loved this course.

By Lucian S

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May 11, 2025

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By Hanna O

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Dec 10, 2021

really good course

By Trọng C L

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Jun 24, 2023

Thank you so much!

By Susmita R

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Jul 17, 2024

Enriching session