In the video, Elie Wiesel discusses his separation from his mother upon his arrival to the concentration camp. The separation of families was a common practice during the Holocaust and in some cases, still occurs today. Why do you believe that family separation was a routine practice during the Holocaust? Consider how a united family that stays together may challenge the function of a concentration camp.

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Jovani Gallegos

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9 July, 18:09

In the video, Elie Wiesel discusses his separation from his mother upon his arrival to the concentration camp. The separation of families was a common practice during the Holocaust and in some cases, still occurs today. Why do you believe that family separation was a routine practice during the Holocaust? Consider how a united family that stays together may challenge the function of a concentration camp.

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Jaylyn Chavez · Answer 1

Family separation was a routine practiced during the Holocaust because the males and females were always separated and thus splitting up families. This is an extreme challenge for a united family because they are unable to see each other ever again.