Treasured and irreplaceable family photographs; heirloom Sabbath candlesticks; a wedding present of wooden clogs; a tin Hanukkah menorah with 17 candleholders so that two families could share —these are some of the many Museum objects that share generations’ worth of stories about Jewish heritage and life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Explore the cultural heritage of Jewish communities worldwide, discovering the artistic expressions, spiritual connections, and intellectual contributions that have shaped Jewish life for centuries.
By Anna Matveeva Art created in ghettos, concentration camps, and in hiding during the Holocaust was more than an act of expression—it was defiance. The Nazis tried not only to destroy lives but also to erase memories, and creating art became a way to fight back. Prisoners risked their lives to write, draw, and document … Continued