“In this important and poignant collection of thoughts and memories from descendants of Holocaust survivors, 88 men and women from around the world share personal, often heartrending reflections. VERDICT A must for Jewish families and congregations, this varied volume gives expression to the tenacity and vitality of the Jewish community.” Perhaps the best of these varied and vital responses is given by writer Eva Hoffman when she says, I do not believe that the spiritual lesson of the Holocaust is to live in mourning forever. The work contains more than 70 writers from all walks of life but the collection is handsomely produced, featuring photographs of the writers and highlighted pull quotes.
There are almost too many forms of response in Rosensaft’s (founding chairman, International Network of Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors) compilation. This anthology of brief essays and personal writings expresses a perhaps inevitable next stage, given the passage of time: the witness of the following two generations, the descendants of the survivors. Related stories have seen several stages horrifying memoirs and personal accounts moral, ethical, religious, and postreligious assessments and later-life autobiographies. “In 2015, the conclusion of the World War II and the first revelations of the horrors of the Holocaust will be 70 years distant. And, please, do not forget to pray for me. “When you, with humility, are telling us where God was in that moment, I felt within me that you had transcended all possible explanations and that, after a long pilgrimage-sometimes sad, tedious or dull-you came to discover a certain logic and it is from there that you were speaking to us the logic of First Kings 19:12, the logic of that ‘gentle breeze’ (I know that it is a very poor translation of the rich Hebrew expression) that constitutes the only possible hermeneutic interpretation. Reconciling God’s presence with the horrors of the Holocaust: Praise from Pope Francis for Menachem Rosensaft’s essay It is intended to reflect what they believe, who they are and how that informs what they have done and are doing with their lives.įrom major religious or intellectual explorations to shorter commentaries on experiences, quandaries and cultural, political and personal affirmations, contributors respond to this question: how have your parents’ and grandparents’ experiences and examples helped shape your identity and your attitudes toward God, faith, Judaism, the Jewish people and the world as a whole?įor people of all faiths and backgrounds, these powerful and deeply moving statements will have a profound effect on the way our and future generations understand and shape their understanding of the Holocaust. There have been many books and studies about children of Holocaust survivors-the so-called second and third generations-with a psycho-social focus. Profoundly personal stories explore faith, identity and legacy in the aftermath of the Holocaust as well as our role in ensuring that future genocides and similar atrocities never happen again. Azi has an astounding online following.A Powerful, Life-Affirming New Perspective on the HolocaustĪlmost ninety children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors-theologians, scholars, spiritual leaders, authors, artists, political and community leaders and media personalities-from sixteen countries on six continents reflect on how the memories transmitted to them have affected their lives. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, Madison Square Garden, the US Capitol Rotunda, and at Pope Francis’ visit to New York. Born and raised in Israel, Cantor Schwartz is passionate to bring Jewish liturgy to wider audiences.Ĭantor Schwartz has transformed Park Avenue Synagogue into one of the most dynamic and celebrated hubs for Jewish music globally. Deeply rooted in the rich tradition of Jewish liturgical music, his programs transcend genres and style to bring new life to both favorites and hidden gems.Ĭantor Azi Schwartz is the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City, and a world-renowned vocal performer and recording artist whose music reaches both Jewish and interfaith audiences.
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