This seminar focuses on the Holocaust in France and examines anti-Semitism and racism both in an historical and contemporary context. The seminar takes advantage of local resources such as the nearby resistance museum in Thones and invites members of the Annecy Jewish community and former members of the French resistance to join us in class. We consider examples of spiritual and physical resistance during the Holocaust and occupation of France. We pay special attention to the moral choices faced by rescuers of Jews, especially in the town of Le Chambon where Protestants saved the lives of thousands of Jews. 

Join a group of great people (12 max), participate in the seminar and engage in discussion. I will be sending out a list of recommended books soon. To balance our studies and the seriousness of the seminar, I see a lot of fun in the mountains, serious eating, relaxing and exploring the outdoors. The cost of the five-day seminar including four star hotels, great meals and activities but excluding airfare, will be approximately $2,850/person double occupancy and $3,350/person single occupancy (cost confirmed in December). Local arrangements will be made by the wonderful staff at the Tufts European Center.  You can see additional pictures of Talloires and the area by visiting the Tufts European Center's webpage at http://ase.tufts.edu/frenchalps.