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Meet the author of 'Denying the Holocaust'
LILY GRANT
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Deborah Lipstadt, author of "Denying the Holocaust: The Growing Assault on Truth & Memory" and "The Eichmann Trial," will speak in the Big 12 Room of the Kansas Union tonight at 7 p.m. In addition to authoring several books, Lipstadt is a Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish and Holocaust Studies at Emory University, a consultant to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and was a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council for two terms, appointed by Bill Clinton in 1994. Students will also be able to meet Lipstadt before her talk in Alcove G of the Union from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
"Denying the Holocaust" explains how people came to deny the events of the Holocaust. She lists the names of several groups and individuals who have publicly denied the Holocaust, and addresses their allegations. Lipstadt states that anti-Semitism is on the rise, and that it shouldn't be disregarded, since it is distorting history and discrediting scholarship in the West.
After publishing "Denying the Holocaust," Lipstadt and her publisher were sued by David Irving for libel because she claimed Irving denied the Holocaust in some of his public statements. Lipstadt and her publisher won the case, "Irving v. Penguin Books & Lipstadt," after it was proved the things Lipstadt wrote were true.
Holocaust and Judaism.
Today, Lipstadt actively fights against anti-Semitism and educates people about the
KANSAN: Why do you think it's important to educate young people about the events of the Holocaust?
DEBORAH LIPSTADT: The worst genocide in history happened not in some remote corner of the world but in the heart of Christian Europe. It was perpetrated by one country with the active support of many other countries and groups of people. Much of the rest of the world knew about it while it was happening. And of course, it was preceded by almost a decade of virulent anti-Semitic actions.
Since then we have had numerous other instances of genocidal-like actions, for example the former Yugoslavia [and] Rwanda. This would suggest we have not learned much from the Holocaust.
Nonetheless, if there is a chance of avoiding repetition of these events they must be studied and understood. One of the things to understand is that well-educated, cultured, sophisticated people are just as capable of doing this as are those who are not any of those things, or whom we in the West dismiss as not being any of these things.
conflict is historically inaccurate. Whatever one thinks of Israel's policies or those of the Palestinians, what is happening there is not a genocide and to call it such is historically wrong.
KANSAN: What do you have to say about the Holocaust being compared to contemporary political conflicts like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
LIPSTAAT: The Holocaust must and should be compared to Rwanda [and] the Armenian genocide. How is it the same or different? But to compare to the Israeli-Palestinian
KANSAN: Since you won the libel suit "Irving v. Penguin Books & Lipstadt," do you think that brought positive publicity to the topics you discuss in "Denying the Holocaust?"
LIPSTADT: Yes, David Irving [and his comments are] hardly paid any attention [now]. When he is quoted [today] he is identified as the man whom the British courts declared to be a Holocaust denier. Hardcore Holocaust denial — no gas chambers, no plan to kill the Jews, it's all made up, etc. — is seen as ludicrous and out of touch with historical reality.
KANSAN: Regarding your lecture tonight, what do you want the biggest takeaway to be?
LIPSTADT: Anti-Semitism is a real threat. It's not another Holocaust in the offing, not at all. But it is dangerous and irrespective of whether you are Jewish or not, you must take it seriously. If you value the multi-cultural, liberal, democratic society in which you live, then note that anti-Semitism is a threat to it. Anti-Semitism is like a weather vane. It predicts which way the winds of tolerance and acceptance are blowing.
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"If you want your work to reach a broader audience, you have to be creative in how you format your work and the mediums through which you put your research out there," Tell said. "The app holds promise to reach a wider audience than writing a book or a journal article."
Tell will work on the project with Davis Houck, a communication professor at
"[The murder of Till] certainly has contemporary resonance."
DAVE TELL
University communications
professor
Florida State University, and Christian Spielvogel, a digital humanist who works at Penn State University.
In researching the app, Tell and Houck traveled to the Mississippi Delta in August 2014 and spoke with several people involved in the murder.
Their story, which is presented in the app, includes accounts of the murder and its trials from an FBI agent who worked on the case, as well as from the cousin of Emmett Till who was sleeping in the same bed as Till when the kidnapping occurred.
Tell hopes the multimedia aspect will bring greater awareness to the truth behind the murder.
["Multimedia] has a tremendous value. What the app gives us is distribution," said Tell. "Part of that distribution is getting our story to people who are not sitting in our classes and who will never sit in our classes, but who will walk through the streets of this Mississippi town and who do have
smart phones and who are technologically plugged in."
Tell and Houck will bring their app to high school and junior high students in the Mississippi Delta to learn more about the story of Till's murder. This will be done with the help of a community organizer in the Delta area
"It's really smart [to make] scholarship more accessible to a more digital generation." Houck said. "We've been talking about how to make our work more accessible and how to make it more meaningful. And here is the way to do it."
The misinformation regarding the murder is a key aspect in developing this app, Houck said.
"The problem is, as long as you have a public sharing two very different stories about what happened, the chances for reconciliation between each other just decreases," he said.
One recollection of the murder was published in an issue of Look magazine in 1955, which Tell believes is an incorrect account.
"If there's one thing I want people to know is to read that 'Look' magazine article with an extremely large grain of salt," Tell said.
After the killing of Trayvon Martin in Florida, and Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., many compared Till's death to Martin's and Brown's. One similarity between all three was the role of a convenience store. Tell said these incidents are sometimes referred to as "convenience store murders." "[The murder of Till] certainly has contemporary resonance," said Tell. "I think it's almost inevitable that they're paralleled. Clearly there are a lot of differences in the stories, but I do think the comparison makes some pretty important points about violence."
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Mix exercise and vacation with fitness retreats
SHERYL MILLER
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Fitness retreats are a new way to combine vacation and exercise while traveling to locations such as Rio de Janeiro. The retreats are planned around physical activity, with training from fitness experts.
Imagine listening to the sounds of exotic birds as you trek a mile through a rainforest. Imagine meditating on a beach, listening to the sounds of waves gently lapping the shore after finishing your workout for the day. That imagery can be a reality if you choose to book a fitness retreat for your next vacation.
A relatively new concept, fitness retreats are vacations specifically planned around physical activity. Fitness retreats often allow you to take in scenic views, wholesome food and motivation from trained fitness experts. Each retreat offers a different theme. Some are geared only toward physical fitness, while others aim for overall wellness and fitness.
"I think exercising is very important and doing it on vacation is so much more exciting and different than just doing the same things at the Rec in Lawrence," Williams said. "Also, vacation is where you eat the worst, so a little exercise doesn't hurt."
Being active on vacation allows you to further explore areas that you would miss sitting around.
Natalie Williams, a junior from Utah and president of the Adventure Club, advises all students to be active on vacation.
"My favorite part of staying active on vacation is that you get to see a lot more of an area when you are willing to be active," Williams said. "Be prepared in every way for whatever you are doing and make sure that you enjoy the activity if you are committing yourself to a week of it."
Although some retreats are expensive, many websites boast testimonials that these life-changing experiences are well worth it. Here are some examples of fitness retreats you can book today:
Want to attend a Caribbean all-inclusive, week-long boot camp that allows for exploration of both the local rainforest and the beach? Then check out the Jungle Bay Resort and Spa in Dominica. Massages are available to relieve tension from the day's workouts, or simply listen to
In a similar vein, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, The Island Experience combines a natural diet, yoga and island hiking and kayaking during a seven-day excursion around the island of Ilha Grande. According to its website, the atmosphere is "cozy, laid back and causal" and the activities allow you to "elevate your physical, mental and spiritual well-being."
the ocean waves outside your cottage.
For a European retreat, visit Camp Biche in France. Nestled in the French countryside, Camp Biche offers personalized fitness programming for each guest. This retreat is completely vegan, offers daily massages or spa treatments and has bilingual instructors.
Perhaps a cruise is more up your alley. The Norwegian Cruise Line was labeled
"Athletics on the High Seas" by Greatist's website. Rock climbing, mini-golf, basketball and fitness centers are onboard all Norwegian Cruise Line ships. In addition, the many destinations include numerous active shore excursions.
If staying in the states is ideal, try the Red Mountain Resort surrounded by the "red rock cliffs and canyons of southern Utah," according to its website. Choose from four retreat options (Red Mountain Essential, New Year New You Essential, Adventures in Zion or Weight Loss & Living Well) that include healthy meals, personal training, various outdoor physical activities and wellness classes. As a bonus, this retreat is also pet-friendly.
No matter where you go,
remember that flexibility
in plans is key for enjoying
"Make a ton of plans and have options of different activities you can do, but if you decide one day to just sit around or go shopping or something, don't beat yourself up," Williams said. "That is what vacation is for."
vacation.
Fitness coach, creator of "Lift, Eat & Be Happy" and co-leader of the fitness and lifestyle Radiance Retreat Neghar Fononoil offers some personal tips for staying active on any vacation.
"I move as much as possible," Fonooni said, noting walking and sightseeing as the easiest ways to do so. She also said she drinks water to combat fatigue.
"I do what I can to nourish my body, no matter where I am in the world, with no judgments or restrictions," Fonooni said.
If you have not planned an active spring break,don't sweat it — you can do plenty of that next vacation when you book a fitness retreat.
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