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RESIST

Once democracy has been destroyed, ordinary citizens must ask themselves what next? In these cases, individuals have differing options and agency depending on their position and particular privilege. For some this might mean taking a different route in daily life to avoid giving the Nazi salute, while others might engage in acts of sabotage or armed revolt. This five-week course, taught by MCHE Historian Dr. Shelly Cline will detail courses of action available and taken by those under Nazi control.

This program is offered both in-person and on Zoom and requires registration below. The in-person program meets for 5 weeks on Thursdays beginning on August 29 at 12:oo pm at the Jewish Community Campus. The Zoom program meets on Fridays beginning on August 30 at 12:00 pm.

August 29/30- Resistance in Germany

Although the majority of citizens did not vote for the Nazi party in 1932, by August of 1934 their democratic society was now a dictatorship. This session will look at what actions of resistance were possible within Germany and how those options changed over time.

September 5/6- Resistance under Occupation

Normal life was suspended for those living in territory occupied by the Nazis. This session will look at the actions and consequences taken by those living in these spaces.

September 12/13- Resistance in Ghettos and Camps

Despite the overwhelming odds, numerous types of resistance took place in ghettos and camps. This session will look at the responses of individuals held within these places.

September 19/20- Jewish Partisans

Some Jews managed to escape ghettos and camps to form fighting units and mobile camps living in the forests of Eastern Europe. This session will look at the variety of their experiences.

September 26/27- The Counterfeit Countess

In this final session we will discuss the book The Counterfeit Countess. We will consider how the actions described in the book relate to previous forms of resistance covered in this class.

In-Person Course

Thursdays 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
August 29 – September 26, 2024
Sessions will be held in person in the Board Room of the Jewish Community Center
Use the PayPal button below to register for the in person course.

Online Course

On Zoom
Fridays 12-1:15p.m.
August 30- September 27, 2024
Use this PayPal button to register for the online course.

This program is supported, in part, by an allocation from the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.