Pictures
These pictures depict of symbols or pictures that were taken during the Holocaust or relate to the Holocaust.
The menorah shown here is one of the oldest symbols in Jewish history. There are actually two kinds of menorahs. One is a candlestick with nine branches used during Hanukkah, and the other one is a candlestick with seven branches, which is used in ancient temples.
This famous picture of the Holocaust was taken after the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp.It was taken on April 16 1945. As you can see you can see how skinny these prisoners are. You can even see their rib cages. Their hair is are all cut short and they have to sleep on their bowls. They have neither proper clothing or heating and in the morning they have to work day and night. The figure on the second row of bunks and 7th from the left is the noble prize winner and author of night, Elie Wiesel.
Star of David-
The Star of David is a symbol strongly associated with Jewish culture and religion. Although known by different names, such as The Shield of David, and the Magen David, the symbol itself is known as a Hexagram or two equilateral triangles with one facing upward as the other faces down. The symbol was used by the Nazis during the Holocaust to identify the Jews. Jewish people usually had to wear a bright yellow Star of David which said ''Jude'' on their front and back. If they were caught without it they could be subjected to punishment. The Star of David is also used on the Flag of Israel.
The Star of David is a symbol strongly associated with Jewish culture and religion. Although known by different names, such as The Shield of David, and the Magen David, the symbol itself is known as a Hexagram or two equilateral triangles with one facing upward as the other faces down. The symbol was used by the Nazis during the Holocaust to identify the Jews. Jewish people usually had to wear a bright yellow Star of David which said ''Jude'' on their front and back. If they were caught without it they could be subjected to punishment. The Star of David is also used on the Flag of Israel.
Yarmulke-
The Yarmulke or Kippah is a type of head ware worn by young or old Jewish men. There are many different types and different meanings argued over the Yarmulke
The Yarmulke or Kippah is a type of head ware worn by young or old Jewish men. There are many different types and different meanings argued over the Yarmulke
Swastika-
The symbol known as the swastika was in fact adopted by Adolf Hitler for use by the Nazis. Long before it became a symbol for devastation and destruction, it meant prosperity, good fortune, or well being for the various religions that used it, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Odinism, and Jainism. As it was adopted by Nazis and other groups,it became a symbol for a racially pure state and the true meaning of the swastika was changed forever.
The symbol known as the swastika was in fact adopted by Adolf Hitler for use by the Nazis. Long before it became a symbol for devastation and destruction, it meant prosperity, good fortune, or well being for the various religions that used it, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Odinism, and Jainism. As it was adopted by Nazis and other groups,it became a symbol for a racially pure state and the true meaning of the swastika was changed forever.
SS. Officer Uniform-
The all-black SS uniform was designed by SS-Oberführer Prof. Karl Diebitsch and graphic designer SS-Sturmhauptführer Walter Heck. They were used by auxiliary police units and by Germanic-SS units such as the ones in the Netherlands and Denmark. The uniforms were made by hundreds of clothing factories licensed by the RZM, including Hugo Boss, along with being made in the concentration camps themselves.
The all-black SS uniform was designed by SS-Oberführer Prof. Karl Diebitsch and graphic designer SS-Sturmhauptführer Walter Heck. They were used by auxiliary police units and by Germanic-SS units such as the ones in the Netherlands and Denmark. The uniforms were made by hundreds of clothing factories licensed by the RZM, including Hugo Boss, along with being made in the concentration camps themselves.
Concentration Camp Uniforms
On arrival at concentration camps prisoners had their clothing taken away, only to be replaced to a striped uniform similar to the one in the picture. Men would wear a vest, trousers, hat and coat. Women would be supplied a smock type dress. Prisoners wore wooden or leather clogs on their feet. They were not supplied with socks, so these shoes often caused foot sores which led to infection and in most of cases, death. Clothes would be changed approximately every six weeks, and prisoners would have to work and sleep in the same clothes.
On arrival at concentration camps prisoners had their clothing taken away, only to be replaced to a striped uniform similar to the one in the picture. Men would wear a vest, trousers, hat and coat. Women would be supplied a smock type dress. Prisoners wore wooden or leather clogs on their feet. They were not supplied with socks, so these shoes often caused foot sores which led to infection and in most of cases, death. Clothes would be changed approximately every six weeks, and prisoners would have to work and sleep in the same clothes.