There are still fewer Jews in the world today than there were before the Holocaust. That’s a stark thought for the day. But in particular this day - Yom Hashoah, the Jewish memorial day for the Holocaust. A day to specifically honor the six million Jewish souls who were systemically murdered by 20th century Nazism. And I say 20th century Nazism, because we are now witnessing a second coming, and a perhaps even more dangerous wave, of this Nazism; the most overt display of which was in Southern Israel on October 7 last year.
These are my feelings precisely today. Also, in “War and Remembrance,” there is a vivid rendering of Theriesenstadt. Wouk’s epic two books (winds of war and war and remembrance ) are really good ones to recommend to people who don’t know or who have forgotten history or don’t know some of the specific horrors of the Holocaust, because they are so well written as to be absolute page turners, the pace and the shifting settings keeping you from going mad during the dark chapters. Wouk is really a master storyteller and prose writer. I hold my Jewish family across the world deep in my heart today, and every day especially since October 7th. Many of us are fighting this fight in invisible ways—so as to be more effective, putting our specific talents, be they writing, editing, etc… to use in order to shift the terrible balance of the moment! Thank you for inspiring us to do so!
Never again depends upon never forget, which can also be said to be the duty to bear witness. Your writing is invaluable to that sacred duty. Thank you.
You write so beautifully, Eve. You are able to voice many things that we all wish we could speak so fluently and understandably. It is helpful in navigating the doublespeak and gaslighting to which we are subjected every day.
Thank you! If words could ignite our spirits and protect our people, yours would do it! Keep going!
You are a modern day hero, a Jewish hero, Eve. Thank you.
Thank you Eve 🙏🏻
DOV BER also denotes STRENGTH. Be strong for those students Chavale and be strong for us that we may gain strength. Am Yisroel Chai.
These are my feelings precisely today. Also, in “War and Remembrance,” there is a vivid rendering of Theriesenstadt. Wouk’s epic two books (winds of war and war and remembrance ) are really good ones to recommend to people who don’t know or who have forgotten history or don’t know some of the specific horrors of the Holocaust, because they are so well written as to be absolute page turners, the pace and the shifting settings keeping you from going mad during the dark chapters. Wouk is really a master storyteller and prose writer. I hold my Jewish family across the world deep in my heart today, and every day especially since October 7th. Many of us are fighting this fight in invisible ways—so as to be more effective, putting our specific talents, be they writing, editing, etc… to use in order to shift the terrible balance of the moment! Thank you for inspiring us to do so!
Never again depends upon never forget, which can also be said to be the duty to bear witness. Your writing is invaluable to that sacred duty. Thank you.
Eve--Thank you! You keep us all going and a tiny bit saner.
You write so beautifully, Eve. You are able to voice many things that we all wish we could speak so fluently and understandably. It is helpful in navigating the doublespeak and gaslighting to which we are subjected every day.
Eve, you are a truth teller… let’s get the viewership in the millions. We are in a war of existence and it’s time to fight
Keep writing Eve. Great stuff. Writing this comment from Tel Aviv where I have just arrived. Israel is standing strong.
Excellent Yom Hashoah post. Profound and inspiring.
Beautifully written.
And because I’m Jewish and must kibbitz—fewer Jews! (Not less.) with love from a deep admirer of your work!
You were and are our collective voice, Eve. Again, thank you.
Thank you Eve. I’m grateful for hose students had that time with you. Your strength is glorious.
Thank you for writing so well and from the heart! I'm glad you came up in my feed :)