The Devil's Arithmetic contains both outright antisemitism and brutal, horrific violence, including toward children. It will be necessary to have a serious conversation with the class addressing antisemitism and the horrific nature of the Holocaust and Nazi rule, as these are sensitive and often disturbing topics. Antisemitism is not a thing of the past; Jewish people continue to be targeted by bigots for discrimination and violence. In these conversations, reinforce that the classroom, above all, will remain a place for respectful and understanding discourse.
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