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A combined discussion of teaching about the Holocaust and teaching about genocide and racism may seem somewhat outrageous. In fact, teaching about the Holocaust, with the highlight on its context and universal implications, can make a significant contribution to the campaign against racism. The Holocaust is taught in many places in the world, and most intensively in Israel.
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Auron, Y. (2017). The Obligation to Teach About the Holocaust and Genocide, and the Obligation to Educate Against Racism. In: Aloni, N., Weintrob, L. (eds) Beyond Bystanders. Moral Development and Citizenship Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-026-4_13
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