Marianne Hirsch

Marianne Hirsch, a professor emerita at Columbia University and a prominent scholar of Holocaust memory, discusses the complexity of Holocaust education in light of contemporary events. She critiques the misuse of Holocaust narratives in politics and emphasizes the importance of teaching empathy alongside contextual history. Hirsch also advocates for including the Nakba in Holocaust education, addressing both Israeli and Palestinian histories. Furthermore, she shares her experiences of challenges in teaching and the evolving nature of memory in relation to trauma.