Suffering does not move armies, but suffering does move soldiers. Much as we might wish it otherwise, World War II was not fought to save the Jews. It was fought to stop aggressive countries … [Redirects to the Times of Israel]
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How we teach the Holocaust to our children is critically important. If we truly want our children to learn the lessons of the Holocaust, we must go beyond talking about ourselves as “helpless victims of unspeakable horrors.” [Redirects to the Times of Israel]
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Yom HaShoah is typically a somber time to reflect, and for me personally, to be angry at the world. This year was different, however. This year, my congregation hosted a very unique ceremony. My experience at this Seder-like ceremony has opened a whole new view to the holiday.
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I used to dread the very idea of talking to my kids about the Holocaust. The story of the Holocaust was a burden. I did not look forward to having to pass that burden on to my children. But I had only heard half the story.
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Have you ever noticed that when we teach the Holocaust, we let the perpetrators dictate the story for us? We use their pictures and their propaganda to tell our story, forgetting that their agenda was to dehumanize the Jews. We need a new narrative.
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