Educational seminar-school “History of the Holocaust in Ukraine: Research, Education, Commemoration”
From 13 to 16 August 2025, the Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies, in partnership with Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies, held its annual seminar The History of the Holocaust in Ukraine: Research, Education, Memory.
Over four days, history and social studies teachers participated in lectures, discussions, workshops, and trainings led by Ukrainian and international experts. The program offered fresh insights and practical tools for teaching Holocaust history.
It was a time of deep learning, professional growth, and inspiring connections. New ideas and partnerships emerged.
Thank you to all speakers and participants for your openness, sincerity, and dedication to preserving memory.
Participants’ Impressions:
🗯 *“These were four days filled with deep meaning, sincere conversations, and hands-on professional workshops. The speakers impressed with their expertise — each session felt alive and relevant, offering space for reflection and new ideas. The atmosphere was warm, democratic, and open — you could truly feel that every voice and opinion mattered.”
I’m grateful to the organizers — the Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies and its partners — for such high-quality work and for creating a space where one can learn, debate, and be inspired. This school became not only a source of new knowledge for me, but also a place of meaningful encounters and a sense of unity with people who care about memory and the future.”* — Yuliia Ivanytska
🗯 “It’s not my first time attending studies on Jewish history, the Holocaust, and related topics — but it’s the first time the emotional palette was so rich. We cried, we laughed, we grieved, we rejoiced. My mind is buzzing with ideas and plans. Thank you to the organizers for the emotions, the experience, and the people.” — Maksym Demchenko
The event was made possible thanks to the support of the international project Memory Paths III: The Weimar Triangle of Remembrance, the Jewish Community of Düsseldorf, and the German Federal Foreign Office within the framework of the 2025 Eastern Partnership Civil Society Cooperation Programme, as well as the Association of Jewish Organizations and Communities (VAAD) of Ukraine.
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[Photo gallery of the School]
