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August 15, 2024

The Samuel and Edith Fleischman Summer Academy for Holocaust Education and Genocide Prevention 2024

The second edition of the Samuel and Edith Fleischman Summer Academy for Holocaust Education and Genocide Prevention came to a close on July 4, 2024. Co-organized by the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities (AIPG) and the Oświęcim Institute of Human Rights (OIPC), the Summer Academy was held in Oświęcim, Poland from June 30 – July 4, 2024 and was attended by 20 teachers and educators from Poland. The Summer Academy was supported by a team of excellent lecturers and long-term practitioners of educational activities, which guaranteed an in-depth and open discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing educators as they work to counter anti-Semitism, polarization, and xenophobia.

An indispensable part of the program’s educational approach included a visit to the International Center for Education about Auschwitz and the Holocaust at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, as well as a visit to the Auschwitz Jewish Center and Synagogue in Oświęcim. While at the Franciscan Monastery in the village of Harmęże, located near Oświęcim, participants also had the opportunity to tour Marian Kołodzej’s exhibit, "The Labyrinth."

As a result of the Summer Academy, a network of teachers, educators, and lecturers committed to countering and preventing anti-Semitism, xenophobia, racism, and hate speech has emerged. These educators are now better placed to widely disseminate the knowledge they gained to promote holocaust education and prevent genocide. As members of this network, they can also share their educational experiences with each other, supporting their colleagues in peace activities. AIPG looks forward to supporting them in their future projects with youth throughout Poland. 

The 2024 edition of the Samuel and Edith Fleischman Summer Academy for Holocaust Education and Genocide Prevention was possible thanks to generous support from Edward Fleischman and his family.

La segunda edición de la Academia de Verano Samuel y Edith Fleischman para la Educación sobre el Holocausto y la Prevención del Genocidio llegó a su fin el 4 de julio de 2024. Organizada conjuntamente por el Instituto Auschwitz para la Prevención del Genocidio y las Atrocidades Masivas (AIPG) y el Instituto de Derechos Humanos de Oświęcim, la Academia de Verano se llevó a cabo en Oświęcim, Polonia, del 30 de junio al 4 de julio de 2024 y contó con la participación de 20 docentes y educadorxs de Polonia.

Una parte indispensable del enfoque educativo del programa incluyó una visita al Centro Internacional de Educación sobre Auschwitz y el Holocausto en el Museo Estatal de Auschwitz-Birkenau, así como una visita al Centro Judío de Auschwitz y a la Sinagoga de Oświęcim. Durante su estancia en el Monasterio Franciscano del pueblo de Harmęże, situado cerca de Oświęcim, lxs participantes también tuvieron la oportunidad de recorrer la exposición de Marian Kołodzej, "El Laberinto".

Como resultado de la Academia de Verano, ha surgido una red de docentes, educadorxs y conferencistas comprometidxs a contrarrestar y prevenir el antisemitismo, la xenofobia, el racismo y la incitación al odio. Estos docentes están ahora en mejores condiciones de difundir ampliamente los conocimientos adquiridos para promover la educación sobre el holocausto y prevenir el genocidio. Como miembros de esta red, también pueden compartir sus experiencias educativas entre sí, apoyando a sus colegas en las actividades por la paz. AIPG espera poder apoyarles en sus futuros proyectos con jóvenes de toda Polonia.

La edición 2024 de la Academia de Verano Samuel y Edith Fleischman para la Educación sobre el Holocausto y la Prevención del Genocidio ha sido posible gracias al generoso apoyo de Edward Fleischman y su familia.

Sheri P. Rosenberg

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