Pre-Site Visit Reflections: Acquired by the Jewish community of Wrocław in the mid-19th century, this cemetery is the oldest remaining Jewish cemetery in the area and has been immaculately preserved during its 150+ year history. With the first burial occurring in 1856, the cemetery soon became the main place of burial for Jews in the… Continue reading Wrocław Old Jewish Cemetery – By Emily
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial – By Jordyn
Pre-Site Visit Reflections Auschwitz was founded on the orders of SS Reich Leader Heinrich Himmler on the 27th of April 1940 in Oświęcim, Poland. The first prisoners sent here were majority Polish Political prisoners who were to be exploited for slave labour. In March 1941, Himmler ordered a second and larger complex be built next to… Continue reading Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial – By Jordyn