Join me as we walk the harrowing grounds of Auschwitz, guided by the memoirs of my dear friend, Rabbi Bruce Benson. His experience touring the killing camps in Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Poland paints a vivid and chilling picture of the Holocaust. From the infamous shoe collection at Auschwitz, to the collection of hair, too painful to capture in a photograph, we're left pondering the incomprehensible atrocities committed. As we navigate this haunting past, we are reminded of the immense value in acknowledging the whispers of survivors and honoring their memory, even while grappling with the depths of evil that led to the loss of six million souls.

Standing on the soil soaked with history, we discuss the overwhelming emotions that come with being in such a place, and the challenge of articulating those feelings. But amidst the darkness, there is a beacon of light - the resilience of the human spirit, embodied by Rabbi Benson.  With this journey into our past, we aim to bear witness to history, ensuring we never forget and that such horrors are never repeated. Let's embark on this journey of reflection, resilience and remembrance together.

I hope you come back for more. Each story will bring a unique style and character.