Very interesting article. As a child of Holocaust survivors who lost countless relatives during that period, I find it disappointing and frustrating that there is less and less interest in that subject as time passes by. In the United States in particular the attitude seems to be that nothing like that could happen here and there are more immediate things to be concerned with. That is exactly what the German Jews were saying in the 1930s. It's important not only to remember the victims and the horrible suffering to which they were subjected but also to understand the fuller context of those times historically. "“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it". Preaching to the choir, I know. Have a good Shabbos.
"Toward the end of the film, in a wrenching scene the rabbi stood with us at the site of Crematorium #2, and explained how people were thrust inside and gassed."
People were gassed in gas chambers, not crematoria. Bodies were burned in the latter after being gassed.
"Then came the challenges of traveling during Covid..."
I don't understand why writers today have latched on to the 'new speak' of the word "challenge," in place of "difficulty," or "problem" (et. al.), which is really what is meant.
I have seen this VR in Jerusalem/Israel.
The impact and the impression was so different and so much stronger then any time I was visiting Poland and the camps.
To my opinion, anyone should watch it. No words to explain such an experience. Beyond word.
Good luck to all of you in the states! U are doing a good thing by bringing it here.
Very interesting article. As a child of Holocaust survivors who lost countless relatives during that period, I find it disappointing and frustrating that there is less and less interest in that subject as time passes by. In the United States in particular the attitude seems to be that nothing like that could happen here and there are more immediate things to be concerned with. That is exactly what the German Jews were saying in the 1930s. It's important not only to remember the victims and the horrible suffering to which they were subjected but also to understand the fuller context of those times historically. "“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it". Preaching to the choir, I know. Have a good Shabbos.
"Toward the end of the film, in a wrenching scene the rabbi stood with us at the site of Crematorium #2, and explained how people were thrust inside and gassed."
People were gassed in gas chambers, not crematoria. Bodies were burned in the latter after being gassed.
"Then came the challenges of traveling during Covid..."
I don't understand why writers today have latched on to the 'new speak' of the word "challenge," in place of "difficulty," or "problem" (et. al.), which is really what is meant.
Thank you for your note.
I have made the correction.