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Auschwitz was the largest death camp established during the Holocaust. Rossen explains why equating current events to the suffering of the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides is wrong. - Photo via history.com

Rossen: Equating the Holocaust With the Present Needs to Stop

Alex Rossen February 20, 2021

From 1939 to 1945, 6 million Jews were systematically murdered on the basis of their ethnicity in Germany. Jewish homes were destroyed and families were torn apart. Jewish businesses were ransacked. Jewish...

Students and staff joined together for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. - Photo by Will Mendez / Rowan University Media Specialist

Rowan University’s Virtual International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremonial Event

Helena Perray February 3, 2021

Rowan University held a virtual event on Jan. 27 in remembrance of the Holocaust events and those who lost their lives. All who were in virtual attendance were able to hold prayers, as well as have the...

Movie Poster of Intent to Destroy, the film shown at Rowan University on Monday as part of the Holocaust and Genocide discussion. Photo Courtesy of IMDB.com.

Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies hosts the showing of ‘Intent to Destroy’

Lindsey D'Ambrosio November 28, 2018

On Monday, the Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies held a presentation of Joe Berlinger’s documentary entitled, “Intent to Destroy.” The film captures the true to life political difficulties...

Judy Wizmur (left) and Terry Herskovits talk about Herskovits' experiences during the Holocaust. -Staff Photo/Maria Morales

Rowan students hear from Holocaust survivor at Dining for Diversity

Maria Morales September 27, 2017

The Owl’s Nest was quiet on Wednesday as Judy Wizmur shared her mother's story. Terry Herskovits survived the Holocaust during World War II. The event was put on by the Rowan Center for Genocide Studies...

Rowan Opens New Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Zach Baer December 4, 2015

Seventy years ago, Holocaust survivors Charles Middleberg and Helene Bouton were in Nazi-controlled Europe. On November 18, 2015, Middleberg and Bouton, now New Jersey residents, joined together with the...

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