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Tag Archives: Holocaust
Refresh my memory!
About five years ago, a friend was talking to me about Varian Fry, who my friend considers a personal hero. He asked if I knew of Varian Fry, and when I admitted I did not, he sent me a copy … Continue reading
The Salt Mines
The Wieliczka Salt Mine was likely the driver of the economy in the area for hundreds of years. During the partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 18th century, it fell under control of the Austrian Empire. The operation of … Continue reading
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Strange Days
I really don’t know where to start. I’ve been thinking about this for hours, and processing today is taking a lot of energy, and I’m exhausted. The contrast of what we did and where we went in Łódź is remarkable. … Continue reading
Flowers, History, and Tears
Today we walked into the past – into the mid-19th century. This amazing ethnographic museum portrays life as it was in the various regions of Lithuania through its houses, villages, and other structures. Apparently, buildings representative of 19th century life … Continue reading
Tears
Today we visited one of those all too many lost communities. It was about a two hour drive from Kaunas to Švėkšna. In 1897 there were about 1000 Jews living in Švėkšna. By the interwar period, Jews owned more than … Continue reading
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