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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.
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