""We have access to more information than ever before, but access does not guarantee connection. When we reduce something deeply human to facts alone, we risk losing the meaning behind it.""
"Benitah emphasizes that teaching the Holocaust primarily as a historical event, rather than a human experience, can lead to a lack of emotional engagement and understanding among students."
The perception of history as a distant subject persists among students, despite technological advancements. The Holocaust is often taught through dates and figures, creating a disconnect. Leslie Benitah of The Last Ones Foundation argues that access to information does not ensure connection. She highlights the need for educational methods to evolve, as traditional frameworks do not align with how younger generations learn. Teaching emotionally complex subjects requires a focus on human experiences rather than just historical facts.
Read at The Village Voice
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