Yom HaShoah Remembrance
This evening marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, officially called Yom HaShoah v'HaGevurah--Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day. Ceremonies are held at synagogues, Jewish schools, Holocaust museums and many throughout the State of Israel. The day begins with a ceremony at Yad Vashem.
There are many moving, and even haunting, exhibits there, at Yad Vashem.
When you make your way through the museum you are forced to follow a meandering path. Although you can see to the end of the exhibits, and the windows that look out on Jerusalem's hills, you cannot walk in a direct, straight line. Instead you must walk back and forth through the many chapters, and episodes, that mark the Holocaust. The path is obscured.
Years ago I found myself in the exhibit about the Netherlands. I was transfixed by this story and video testimony.
This is but one episode among millions.
There are many moving, and even haunting, exhibits there, at Yad Vashem.
When you make your way through the museum you are forced to follow a meandering path. Although you can see to the end of the exhibits, and the windows that look out on Jerusalem's hills, you cannot walk in a direct, straight line. Instead you must walk back and forth through the many chapters, and episodes, that mark the Holocaust. The path is obscured.
Years ago I found myself in the exhibit about the Netherlands. I was transfixed by this story and video testimony.
This is but one episode among millions.