E Street Band legend Steven Van Zandt’s launches new gig in Holocaust education
Rock star laments 'pre-Holocaust vibe' on social media; education program uses songs by KISS, Leonard Cohen and others to teach about Holocaust, highlight role of Jews in culture
Rock legend Steven Van Zandt, known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and his role in HBO's "The Sopranos," has taken an unusual turn in his activism - Holocaust education. Concerned about the spread of antisemitic lies on social media, Van Zandt launched a four-day lesson plan through his education initiative TeachRock, focusing on Jewish heritage and the Holocaust.
The curriculum, which includes rock songs from artists like KISS and Leonard Cohen, aims to highlight the positive influence of Jewish culture in popular music. The pilot program, attended by 50 high school students, was launched in Florida to coincide with the state's Holocaust Education Week. The initiative seeks to educate students on Jewish history and resilience, presented through unconventional methods such as music.
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