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.
This blog series featured the Holocaust survivors whose portraits are on view in our installation Eyewitness. Sally Frishberg was born in Poland in 1934. During the war, she lived with German soldiers and was hidden by Polish Catholics. She and her family were hidden in an attic for years. In 1945, she left Poland, arriving … Continued