Episode 176 Part 2: Cemeteries of the Honorable, Forgotten and Unknown with Avrohom Krauss
Join Jennie and Dianne, along with returning guest Avrohom Krauss, as they continue their exploration into the world of Ordinary Extraordinary Jewish cemetery sites. This week, they delve deeper into the topics of desecration and preservation of these sacred spaces, shedding light on the importance of honoring the memory of those laid to rest. In a time when our world is once more grappling with the ravages of war and animosity, their discussion on Holocaust memorials around the globe serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of intolerance and injustice.
The Hebrew Free Burial Association https://www.hebrewfreeburial.org/who-we-are/
Holocaust Memorials Featured in this episode:
https://www.museumoffamilyhistory.com/hm-eishishok-uh.htm
https://nycemetery.wordpress.com/2021/02/23/united-hebrew-cemetery/
https://diasporayeshiva.org/holocaust-chamber/
https://www.yadvashem.org/
https://www.seetheholyland.net/schindlers-grave/
Avrohom Krauss
Avrohom Krauss is an educator, genealogist and speaker specializing in Jewish resources and cemetery research. He frequently presents and writes on the topic of landsmanshaftn -immigrant social benefit societies for compatriots of the same hometown or region. These organizations often bought sections of cemeteries for their members and are places where descendants come to honor and learn from them. Avrohom has joined tours and pilgrimages to Jewish cemeteries in the U.S. and across Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Israel. This presentation will introduce Jewish cemeteries and share some ordinary and extraodinary experiences related to Jewish cemeteries.
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