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.
Mauthausen was once known as a market town located approximately 12 miles east of Linz, Austria. It is also the site of one of the first and largest concentration camps established by Nazi Germany which grew to include dozens of sub-camps. KL Mauthausen was established shortly after the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany, known … Continued