The Shadow of Death The Holocaust in Lithuania

"Shadow of Death: The Holocaust of Lithuania" Author: Harry Gordon When we hear them, some stories touched our lives. This is the story of Harry Gordon in the shadow of death. After reading this book, Gordon even lived to tell the story. The Holocaust is one of history's most documentary events. The shocking fear of this historical era has been repeated in many books, movies, and documents. But in the nightmare of history, Gordon's personal memories of Lithuania's experience are unparalleled.

To celebrate the Holocaust anniversary, the US State Department, together with the embassies of Lithuania, Japan and Israel, held an event in commemoration of the Japanese consulate of Chiharu Sugihara from 1939 to 1940. Consul General Sugihara saved the lives of about 6,000 Jews and other people by providing transit visas to Japan. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated in a statement as follows: "Since Consi Consa follows this simple but incredibly brave adage, thousands of Jews and others are alive today, survivors of the Holocaust inspire us directly, anti-Semitism and everything It is fortunate to keep taking advantage of our direct experience to strengthen our resolve to fight form hatred. "

When we left, we were excited, but we had some fears and anxiety. It will be the first Klezmer band to tour Lithuania. How do I receive it? During the Holocaust, 95% of the Lithuanian Jewish population was eliminated. Is there anti-Semitism? How do people respond to Jewish bands? We also know that Lithuania had been independent for 45 years since the occupation of the Soviets, and experienced difficult times. How is it like? There is no need to worry. We are a guest at Skamba Skamba Kankliai, a national fork festival held in Lithuania for the first 5 days. Our guide Emiriy greeted us at Vilnius Airport. She is a typical person of the people we meet - gentle, passionate and very generous. We found our room at a relatively simple Soviet age show hotel Leituva and they were taken away to see our first concert.

Traveling in Lithuania brings a complex emotional combination to each of us. The tragic history of the Holocaust has always been in our hearts. Nevertheless, we can only respond positively to our hospitality and national hospitality. Both of these reality are real. When we play music and keep sharing, we are together with us.