Continuation of the discussion on an integrated or comprehensive history of the Holocaust from Tape 6.
Discussion centered on an integrated and holistic history of the Holocaust that brings together issues like victims, perpetration, European History, and Jewish History instead of keeping them separate. This panel was led by scholars Dan Michman and Saul Friedlӓnder.
Continuation of the discussion on genocide and ethics from Tape 5.
This session centered on issues of comparative history with focus on events of mass killing across the world and the question of the use and limitations of the word “genocide.” Also discussed were issues related to the legacy of the Holocaust with ethics and morality. This panel featured Steven Katz and John Roth.
Continuation of the discussion on the role of churches and universities in the post-war period from Tape 4.
Discussion in this session centered on issues in the post-world period (1945). This includes touching on universities and churches with the emphasis of ethics and morality in the post-war period, the Vatican, and the question and impact of restitution. This panel and discussion was led by Michael Marrus, Peter Hayes, and Robert Ericksen.
Continuation of the discussion on “Context and Perspectives” from Tape 3.
This panel was led by Claudia Koonz and Doris Bergen about “Context and Perspectives” that focused on defining the field of Holocaust studies and pedagogy, perspectives on people (victims, bystanders, etc.) in the Holocaust, and the issues of daily life (health, education, and identity) with the influence of institutions and power during the Holocaust.
Continuation of the discussion on Eastern Europe and historiography from Tape 2.
Discussion in this session centered on Eastern European issues relating to documentation, testimony, and local issues in the Holocaust and the contemporary historic research and historiography in these areas. This session was led by Yehuda Bauer and Omar Bartov.