Modern Jewish Organizations Teach Tolerance and Peace Worldwide

The Holocaust: Important Lessons From Recent History

Broadly identified as a genocide of the Jewish people in Europe, the Holocaust is widely considered one of the worst tragedies in modern history. When you learn about the atrocities that occurred to Jews during World War II, you will be inspired to tolerate and respect other people today. There are a handful of Jewish-led organizations that specialize in teaching tolerance to the rest of the world. Such entities use the lessons of the Holocaust to educate and inspire communities in today’s highly globalized society. When teaching tolerance, such organizations may present personal stories from survivors who lived in the concentration camps that were managed by Nazis and other evil allies. You might also view exclusive documentaries from digital archives that have been compiled since the end of WWII. The history of the Holocaust also creates widespread awareness of other ongoing atrocities in countries with political instability.

Urgent Issues in Modern Society

An organization that focuses on teaching tolerance will certainly shed some light on common social issues all over the world, such as racism and other forms of discrimination based on race, ethnicity and religion. When you study the history of anti-semitism in Europe and other parts of the world, you will become more aware of other similar problems impacting non-Jewish people. For example, there are some countries that still don’t provide equal rights and opportunities for religious minorities. Even worse, stories of ethnic cleansing can still be heard today all over the globe.

Explore the ZACHOR Holocaust Remembrance Foundation at zachorfoundation.org to learn more about tolerance programs.