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The Blessing Hands
While touring the historic Jewish Cemetery in Prague, one of the symbols we learned to recognize was this carving of two hands. At first glance it appears to be a simple decorative image, but it is actually one of the oldest and most meaningful symbols found in Jewish cemeteries. The carving identifies the deceased as […]
The Star of David at Terezín National Cemetery
Traveling through the Czech Republic, Marty and I visited Terezín, one of the places that has remained with me long after our journey ended. Unlike many historic sites that celebrate achievement or commemorate victory, Terezín exists to remember unimaginable human suffering and to ensure that those who died are never forgotten. Standing within the National […]
