LEARNING
FROM
SURVIVOR
TESTIMONY
| A WORKSHOP FOR PROFESSIONALS
60 MINUTE PROGRAM
Understand the Impact
Hearing from a Holocaust survivor or a descendant provides a personal insight into the human cost of unchecked hatred. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to meet a Holocaust survivor or a descendant, hear their powerful testimony, ask questions and gain a deeper appreciation of the Holocaust's impact on individuals and communities. Whether conducted virtually or in person, this experience fosters empathy, raises awareness and inspires a commitment to combating intolerance in all its forms within the workplace and beyond.
EMPATHY
THROUGH HISTORY
This workshop is designed for professionals at all levels, including leaders, managers, HR personnel, diversity and inclusion officers and employees dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and understanding. It encourages reflection on the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, inspiring attendees to become advocates for respect, understanding and human dignity. Additionally, the workshop serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue and learning about the Holocaust, emphasizing its relevance in today’s world.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The workshop begins with a brief overview of the Holocaust and its historical significance, followed by an introduction to a Holocaust survivor, including their background and personal experiences. The survivor then shares their compelling story, detailing life before, during and after the Holocaust, emphasizing themes of resilience, survival and the importance of preserving history. Participants engage in an interactive Q&A session, where they can ask the survivor questions about their experiences and reflections. This session fosters open and respectful dialogue, deepening participants' understanding of and connection to the survivor's narrative. Discussions also explore the relevance of Holocaust lessons in addressing contemporary issues of hatred and intolerance.
INSPIRING
POSITIVE CHANGE
Professionals who hear the testimony of a Holocaust survivor gain actionable takeaways that go beyond mere historical understanding. They acquire profound insight into resilience, empathy and the searing impact of hatred and intolerance. In this way, this workshop not only deepens awareness of past atrocities but also inspires concrete actions in fostering inclusivity, combatting discrimination and promoting a workplace culture rooted in respect and understanding. By engaging with survivor testimony, professionals are empowered to reflect on their roles as advocates for human dignity and agents of positive change with in their respective organizations and communities.
For further information about this workshop, please contact us. We are available to answer questions and provide additional details. We look forward to your inquiry.
BOOK NOWFounded in 1989, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) is one of Canada’s leading human rights organizations combatting antisemitism and other forms of hate. Through our extensive advocacy work and education programs teaching the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, FSWC promotes the principles of tolerance, social justice and democracy. Based in Toronto, FSWC is affiliated with the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an international human rights organization headquartered in Los Angeles, which has an official NGO presence at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Council of Europe and the Latin American Parliament.
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