Samudaripen: The Genocide of Roma during WWII
About this Event
The Nazis and their collaborators murdered up to 500,000 Roma and Sinti between 1939 and 1945. Whereas Europe and North America have invested heavily in commemorating the Holocaust, their publics have largely ignored the history of the Romani genocide, the Samudaripen, and its enduring legacies. The continuity of anti-Roma policies and prejudices is both a reflection and cause of this phenomenon. Our workshop will also introduce participants to Romani history and origins, as well as selected aspects of contemporary Romani culture.
Ramapo students inspired our choice of theme for this semester's Educator Workshop. For the past two years, CHGS Director Jacob Labendz has taken students to the Czech Republic to study the history and legacies of genocide in the region. Our students have consistently responded with shock and interest to what they experienced as the revelation of an untold story. Each year, at least one student has decided to write their honors papers on the Samudaripen.
Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)
8:00 - Registration and breakfast
8:30 - Opening Remarks, Jacob Labendz
9:00 - Romani Origins and History
10:00 - Coffee Break
10:15 - Samudaripen and Sources
11:30 - Lunch
12:00 - Contemporary Romani Culture and Living Conditions
1:00 - Student Research Presentation
1:20 - Coffee Break
1:35 - Pedagogy Workshop
2:15 - Closing Remarks
This program is free, with advanced registration, to all educators and administrators who are responsible for or hope to offer Holocaust and genocide education at their institutions.
Breakfast and lunch will be served. Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day.
Professional development credit is available through NJ Department of Education (Commission on Holocaust Education).
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