Tag #Marcel Nadjari

How did societal silence and tolerance in pre-war Germany contribute to the Holocaust, and what are the implications of this for contemporary democratic societies?

The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation featured testimonies from the last survivors, highlighting the industrialized nature of death and the lasting impact of the genocide. These accounts emphasize that the Holocaust resulted not only from the Nazi 'Final Solution' but also from societal silence and tolerance towards antisemitism and racism. This event underscores the fragility of human dignity and the need for constant vigilance against hate.