The Holocaust
Today, as we observed the monument being placed into the ground, I couldn’t help but be consumed by these thoughts. Throughout our entire journey, a lingering feeling of forgotten stories […]
Read MoreToday was a day that challenged me to push my boundaries. I had to choose between entering the building with the gas chambers or not. There was absolutely no pressure […]
Read Morethe smack of hands meeting before a quick embrace fills the little square of the Old Town of Lublin. two men grin at each other. “dzień dobry!” “dzień dobry!” their […]
Read MoreWalking into the Jewish Quarter of Lublin was absolutely beautiful, a true hidden gem. The beauty of this town quickly caught my eye, but my feelings instantly changed after visiting […]
Read MoreWhile touring Majdanek in Lublin, something that stood out to me the moment we step foot on the grounds was how well preserved the camp was. Walking down the gravel […]
Read MoreOn our first evening in Warsaw, the guest speakers told us not to leave Poland sad. The weight of this journey holds pain and sadness, but the message was clear. […]
Read MoreToday was challenging! There was a complete disconnect for me- As you roll into Treblinka, there is a beautiful forest and the area seems peaceful. Yet, if you know anything […]
Read MoreThis afternoon we visited Treblinka Memorial Site, a two hour bus ride outside of Warsaw. My friend and colleague Kate Vitek and I traveled with 20 stones from our community […]
Read MoreI have held an extreme interest in WWII and the Holocaust for many years, educating myself throughreading, researching, and watching documentaries; but nothing I have ever done could even come […]
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