Holocaust Quote by Phyllis Goldstein
““Most young American Jews in the 1960s also knew very little about the Holocaust. Brooks Susman, who would later become a rabbi, told an interviewer, “My parents hid it from us. They didn’t want us to be injured or brutalized by it. ‘We went to war. We beat Hitler. It can never happen again. You don’t need to know about””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oral History of American Jews, 1960s, date unknown
Many American Jews of the 1960s were shielded from Holocaust details by their families, leading to limited awareness.
In simple terms: Families often concealed painful histories, resulting in knowledge gaps.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address historical silences in education.
Themes
history
memory
education
family dynamics
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- family discussions
- museum exhibits
- community workshops
Key Concepts
Holocaust awareness
generational trauma
cultural transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- How does family protection affect collective memory?
- What role should education play in confronting past atrocities?
A Different Perspective
Silencing can impede empathy and understanding.
