Using histories of Jewish–Muslim relations to challenge misconceptions and highlight hidden histories in the teaching of the Holocaust

A conversation with some undergraduate students prompted Rob Kanter to explore how his own historical research on Jewish–Muslim relations could be integrated into the history curriculum in secondary schools. Kanter identified two stories of Muslim rescue during the Holocaust which he shares here to empower teachers to challenge misconceptions and to add layers of complexity that enrich important topics in the curriculum. He also offers teachers insights into the religious and historiographical context of Jewish–Muslim relations, supporting them to feel confident in tackling a potentially sensitive topic in the classroom...