Effect of the Holocaust
A cart of dead Jewish bodies
(holocaust-education.dk) |
The mass genocide of the Holocaust scarred millions of innocent Jews: the entire event is and will be remembered for the atrocities carried out during its time. The Jews suffering and hardships are remembered every day so that we will not forget what happened in history.
"The Holocaust is a central event in many people's lives, but it also has become a metaphor for our century. There cannot be an end to speaking and writing about it. Besides, in Israel, everyone carries a biography deep inside him." - Aharon Appelfeld
“I don't want my past to become anyone else's future.” –Elie Wiesel “Love gives us wings to soar above it all.” – Sara Atzmon |
A mass genocide of such scale on the Jews, or any other party, will not be forgotten. Similar events like the Armenian Genocide were not forgotten because the millions of lives lost during their time. However, the Holocaust is one of the most prevalent in our knowledge .
“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We , must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” -Elie Wiesel
“The victor will never be asked if he told the truth. ” -Adolf Hitler |
Chart of Deaths in the Holocaust
(buzzle.com) |