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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 free 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....

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Mar 27, 2016

A fascinating personal account of the atrocity while the world watched! This class is for everyone there is so much more to learn, thank you for everything you went out of you way to help, God Bless

YA

Jul 21, 2019

It is an eye-opening and humbling course. I appreciate how the content was presented through an engaging narrative. It led me to think more deeply about the Holocaust and humanity, for that matter.

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By Khushboo V

Jul 28, 2020

Its an eye opening source of information and extremely well advanced knowledge gaining course. Every information is explicitly given and explained.

By PROF. D P P

Jun 7, 2021

For me, it was the best course I've ever attended in my life. I want to learn a lot more and maybe get to know Yad Vashem in person in Israel.

By Brian O

Sep 7, 2020

For a short course is a great introduction to understand what can happen when democracy is overturned. Serious lessons from this for our time.

By MRMC

Feb 13, 2016

Excellent historical accounts of the excesses of the hitler regime that hopefully will serve as silent witnesses of history may not reitself.

By Elizabeth

Sep 30, 2021

Very good! This course was very interesting for me, incredible how human beings can do similar atrocities to protect their egoism and power.

By Pascal S

Apr 20, 2019

An excellent introduction to the with lots of new information for those of you who have already studied the history of the Holocaust before.

By Bryan F

Aug 3, 2020

I think this is the best online course offered by anyone anywhere. ~ on any subject. I would rate this course 10 stars or more if I could.

By Megan H

Jun 10, 2020

This course was a great introduction to the Holocaust. The workload was not overly demanding and the videos were engaging and informative.

By Paul C M M

May 20, 2023

Excellent course. Enlightening information an insights into what was going on in Germany and occupied territories around the Shoah itself.

By Elena K

Mar 11, 2017

One of the best courses! Brief and detailed at the same time, logical and comprehensive, supported with facts, photos, books and videos.

By Roy S I

Jul 17, 2016

An in-depth survey of the beginnings of the Holocaust, pre-war Jewry, and the sociopolitical atmosphere of the war. Highly recommended.

By Karina C

Jun 9, 2020

Outstanding analysis and something with such complexity can be understood thanks to the great investigation teachers work on. Thank you

By V

Oct 22, 2017

Truly a brilliant course. I recommend this course to anyone who is looking forward to study some topics related to the Jews and Israel.

By Shirel S

Nov 18, 2017

Wonderful and interesting course, It helped me understand a lot of things about the Holocaust and expended my knowledge significantly.

By Penny R

Feb 22, 2021

A fantastic series! I highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in the Holocaust looking to deepen their understanding.

By Myra M

Mar 25, 2016

This is an interesting course that gives so much information about not only the Holocaust itself but what led up to it. Fascinating!

By Fion S

Sep 8, 2016

The lecturers are fantastic in explaining the details and information. Really loved it right from the start of the video lectures.

By Agnieszka M

Apr 2, 2020

Excellent course giving huge amount of knowledge and understanding of the Shoah history. I will definitely continue with part II.

By Thomas E

Feb 22, 2016

An excellent course to gain a broad and deep understanding of the first phases of the Holocaust. Great presentation and delivery.

By ANASTASIA K

Jan 18, 2021

Very interesting approach for an introductory course.

It promotes historical knowledge and critical thinking.

Highly recommended!

By Michel V

Jun 28, 2019

Deseo un mayor conocimiento respecto a este tema y este curso me viene súper, lo mejor es que están en ESPAÑOL.

Muchas gracias.

By Francesca W

Aug 8, 2020

This course has been fantastic. Very well explained and the speakers did a great job transmitting knowledge. Congratulations.

By Alessandro R C

Mar 12, 2018

I thank the teacher for her clear explanations and indication of deep material on the subject. This is an excellent course !.

By Ricardo P M A

Sep 26, 2017

Excelente curso. Las referencias, los datos, los testimonios, extraordinaria profesora. Un curso totalmente profesional.

By Emily F

Sep 3, 2021

Very interesting course about something sometimes which derserves more attention than it often gets in history lessons.