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.
On September 1, 1939, German troops invaded Poland and subsequently triggered the start of World War II. In response to this aggression, Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3. After signing the German-Soviet Pact in August, 1939, Germany could ensure that they would not encounter opposition from the Soviet Union while fighting … Continued