“If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive…” Matthew 24:22
Just a hint of history, just a glimpse, is all we can give here. There is so much to tell, we have no adequate words. Learn of the inhumanity of mankind and stand in awe of the struggle for human dignity during the time referred to as the Holocaust and you will be amazed also at the tenacity for life of humankind.
Given the brief memory of man, let us all remind one another of these atrocities and consequences that took place within our lifetime. For the preservation of our souls, let us not forget their lives and our loss. For the future of all people, let us remember the Holocaust Survivors still living, still struggling, with their daily memories…
Timeline of the Holocaust
To truly see things in perspective, take a look at the chronological progression of the Holocaust. It started long before WWII.
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/holocaust/timeline.html
To Learn More
I would encourage further research on the Holocaust and the resilient Survivors of that time. Below are a few website links, books, DVD's and facilities to help you in your search. Soon we will have more possibilities for you to learn so check back for additional information.
Websites:
Holocaust History
http://www.historywiz.com/holocaust.htm
Holocaust Studies
http://www.aish.com/holocaust/default.asp
Jewish Virtual Library
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/holo.html
Books:
“Night” by Eli Wiesel
“The Holocaust: The History” by Martin Gilbert
"The Years of Extermination" by Saul Friedlander
"The Holocaust Chronicle: A History in Words and Pictures" by Louis Weber and Legacy Publishing
“I Have Lived a Thousand Years: Growing Up in the Holocaust” by Livia Bitton-Jackson
“The Hidden Children: The Secret Survivors of the Holocaust” by Jane Marks
“Children with a Star: Jewish Youth in Nazi Europe” by Deborah Dwork
“Hidden Children: Forgotten Survivors of the Holocaust” by Andre Stein
"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom
"The Seamstress: A Memoir of Survival" by Sara Tuvel Bernstein
"In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer" by Irene Gut Opdyke
Documentarys and Movies:
PaperClips: The Movie Students in Whiwell, TN http://www.paperclipsmovie.com/synopsis.php
Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248912/
The Hiding Place: The Movie http://www.billygraham.org/HidingPlace_Index.asp
Museums:
Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, Israel http://www.yadvashem.org/
The Holocaust Museum, Washington D.C., USA 1-800-400-9373 for free passes
The Holocaust Museum, N.W. Military Dr, San Antonio, TX
Call your local Jewish Community Center for information on a museum in your city.
Other:
Columbia University Holocaust Library, New York, NY
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlj/holocaust.html
“If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive…” Matthew 24:22
Just a hint of history, just a glimpse, is all we can give here. There is so much to tell, we have no adequate words. Learn of the inhumanity of mankind and stand in awe of the struggle for human dignity during the time referred to as the Holocaust and you will be amazed also at the tenacity for life of humankind.
Given the brief memory of man, let us all remind one another of these atrocities and consequences that took place within our lifetime. For the preservation of our souls, let us not forget their lives and our loss. For the future of all people, let us remember the Holocaust Survivors still living, still struggling, with their daily memories…
Timeline of the Holocaust
To truly see things in perspective, take a look at the chronological progression of the Holocaust. It started long before WWII.
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/holocaust/timeline.html
To Learn More
I would encourage further research on the Holocaust and the resilient Survivors of that time. Below are a few website links, books, DVD's and facilities to help you in your search. Soon we will have more possibilities for you to learn so check back for additional information.
Websites:
Holocaust History
http://www.historywiz.com/holocaust.htm
Holocaust Studies
http://www.aish.com/holocaust/default.asp
Jewish Virtual Library
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/holo.html
Books:
“Night” by Eli Wiesel
“The Holocaust: The History” by Martin Gilbert
"The Years of Extermination" by Saul Friedlander
"The Holocaust Chronicle: A History in Words and Pictures" by Louis Weber and Legacy Publishing
“I Have Lived a Thousand Years: Growing Up in the Holocaust” by Livia Bitton-Jackson
“The Hidden Children: The Secret Survivors of the Holocaust” by Jane Marks
“Children with a Star: Jewish Youth in Nazi Europe” by Deborah Dwork
“Hidden Children: Forgotten Survivors of the Holocaust” by Andre Stein
"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom
"The Seamstress: A Memoir of Survival" by Sara Tuvel Bernstein
"In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer" by Irene Gut Opdyke
Documentarys and Movies:
PaperClips: The Movie Students in Whiwell, TN http://www.paperclipsmovie.com/synopsis.php
Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248912/
The Hiding Place: The Movie http://www.billygraham.org/HidingPlace_Index.asp
Museums:
Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, Israel http://www.yadvashem.org/
The Holocaust Museum, Washington D.C., USA 1-800-400-9373 for free passes
The Holocaust Museum, N.W. Military Dr, San Antonio, TX
Call your local Jewish Community Center for information on a museum in your city.
Other:
Columbia University Holocaust Library, New York, NY
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlj/holocaust.html