Holocaust Scholar Yehuda Bauer Dies at 98
Bauer's pioneering work reshaped Holocaust studies and emphasized the universal lessons of the Shoah.
- Bauer was instrumental in founding the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and contributed significantly to its antisemitism definition.
- His scholarly works, such as 'Rethinking the Holocaust,' challenged prevailing narratives and critiqued contemporaries.
- Bauer's research highlighted the unique and universal aspects of the Holocaust, warning of its potential recurrence.
- Despite his skepticism about humanity's lessons from history, Bauer remained a vocal advocate for peace and a two-state solution in Israel.
- Bauer was a prolific writer and educator, influencing generations of historians and serving as a key figure at Yad Vashem.