“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 other 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.

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 and facilities to help you in your search.

Websites:

Holocaust History
www.holocaust/history.com

Holocaust Encyclopedia
www.ushman.org/wlc/en

Jewish Virtual Library
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/holo.html

Books:

“Night” by Eli Wiesel

“The Holocaust: The History” by Martin Gilbert

“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

Museums:

Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, Israel 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
www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlj/holocaust.html