Workshops der Internationalen Jugendbegegnung Dachau

Workshop topics 2025: 

How do digital technologies change the way we remember the Holocaust? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how tools like virtual reality, social media storytelling, interactive websites, and digital survivor testimonies (“survivor holograms”) are shaping Holocaust education and remembrance today.

Together, we’ll try out and look at a range of digital projects – from the Anne Frank House VR and @eva.stories Instagram page to interactive testimonies from survivors. We will also discuss their potential and limitations.

We furthermore hope to be able to provide a unique experience in putting the theory in practice by creating your own VR experiences related to Holocaust remembrance, enabling you to have a hands-on experience with a creative approach towards the topic.

Whether you're interested in history or digital media – this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore how remembrance work can be reimagined for the digital age. We hope to see you in our workshop!

In April 1943, during World War II, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising took place. To this day, it is considered the most significant act of Jewish resistance against the Nazis and one of the first organized uprisings in occupied Europe. In this workshop, we will explore how it came to be that one of the earliest and most meaningful military acts against the Nazis was led not by an army – but by teenagers.

We will dive into the story of young men and women, members of Jewish youth movements, who led the uprising. We'll learn about their lives, the values that drove them, the ways in which they organized, and ask ourselves: what can we learn from them about identity, commitment, and the power of a group? How, in the darkest of times, does one choose to resist? What was the secret to their strength?

This is a workshop about history, but also about us, here and now.

How was it possible that so many people were part of a violent society?

On the first day we will explore psychological explanations for this question. You will learn different terms and concepts that will also help you to recognize dangerous signs in the society of today. You will also discover how propaganda created the aura of Hitler and his ideology and how and why it influenced the behavior of the people.

How was it possible that victims of this violent society were able to survive?

This is what the psychologist Victor Frankl asked himself after he survived the Holocaust. In 1946 he wrote a book where he analyzes his and his inmates' experience and behavior in the concentration camps and explains why even in the darkest times some people didn’t loss their will to live.

Join us to find answers for those questions.

Ever wondered how propaganda shapes the way we think—without us even realizing it? Especially in Nazi Germany Propaganda had a big Influence. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to spot manipulation in texts, images, videos, and broadcasts across all platforms.

We'll dive into how the Nazis used media to control minds, spread hate, and build support for horrific crimes—including how they portrayed concentration camps and dehumanized groups like Jews and other persecuted people. Discover the emotional and psychological tactics that made propaganda so effective—and why many still fall for it today.

We’ll connect history with today’s digital age, helping you become more media-savvy and resistant to manipulation. Perfect for anyone curious about the hidden power of communication.

Sign up now and start being aware of the influence of communication.

This workshop offers participants a thorough understanding of the rise of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) and the historical context that enabled its ascent to power. Through interactive discussions, source analysis, and critical reflection, attendees will examine the political, economic, and social conditions that contributed to the Nazi takeover in 1933.

The session will explore key events, including the impact of the Treaty of Versailles, economic instability, propaganda strategies, and the role of leadership in shaping public opinion. By engaging with historical sources and diverse perspectives, participants will develop a deeper insight into how extremist movements can exploit crises to gain power.

The workshop encourages critical thinking and discussion to draw parallels between past and present political dynamics.

1945 marks the end of the second world war and the Nazi regime, therefore, also the end of prosecution under the Nazi dictatorship. But for victims of National Socialism that often didn´t mean the end of discrimination and criminal proceedings. In our workshop we want to shine light on victims of NS that weren´t recognized as such for a long time. We will specifically talk about the continuity of Antiziganism, homophobia and social Darwinism after 1945. We want to talk more about the people that were and are affected by these forms of discrimination. Consequently, we want to reach a deeper understanding of the consequences of these discriminations as part of the Nazi ideology and how exclusion went on after 1945. We will look at the long road to recognition as victims of National Socialism. From there we want to discuss how we can shape today´s culture of remembrance and you will also get the chance to be creative. And don´t worry, the workshop won´t be a lecture but an interactive format.

Can’t tell what’s real or fake anymore? Scrolling through social media but only feeling more confused? Ever shared something—then found out it wasn’t true?

You’re not alone. In today’s world of endless information, viral headlines, and AI-generated content, it’s getting harder to separate fact from fiction. This interactive workshop will give you the tools to do just that. Together, we’ll dive into the world of fake news, propaganda, and disinformation. Through quizzes, games and group challenges, you’ll learn how to recognize manipulation tactics, understand the psychology behind why we fall for false stories, and explore how AI is shaping the future of information—for better and for worse. You’ll even get to create your own fake news and try to convince others it’s real. Whether you’re a news junkie, a curious scroller, or just tired of not knowing who to trust, this workshop will open your eyes, sharpen your critical thinking, and help you navigate the digital world with confidence.

Migration shapes lives, societies, and the world we live in – yet it's often discussed in simplified, polarized ways. In this interactive workshop, we’ll dive into the realities behind migration and displacement: past and present, global and personal.

Why do people move? What is migration – and who defines it? Why is it such a contested issue? And do we need to “limit” migration, or rather understand it better and learn to live with it?

You’ll join a diverse group of participants with different levels of knowledge and experience – from newcomers to those who have studied or lived migration firsthand. Through short inputs, open discussions, and personal reflection, we’ll explore root causes, challenge myths (like migration control, climate migration or migration as crisis), and ask ourselves how a human rights-based migration policy could look like.

This workshop is a safe space to listen, share, question, and rethink. Whether you're curious, critical, or personally invested – bring your perspective, and let’s explore what migration and displacement really means today.