In Uncovering Jewish Heritage, I wrote about the memorial ceremony we had after completing of our work, and about the attention the project received in the local press. I also reported that after we left, someone took the initiative to continue our work by clearing the overgrowth from around and in front of the memorial monument.
That volunteer explains, “First and foremost, I’m a Zychliner who respects the history and memory of people. I’m always aware of the legacy that has been left to us from past times. I believe above all that places such as the cemetery have a special status and shouldn’t be neglected. That cemetery shouldn’t look like it looks and that can be changed through actions such as those that occurred recently. If people can fly across the ocean to fix something there, so can we. It is a shame to look at the synagogue etc. If these symbols disappear, there will be nothing left in our city of Jewish culture except a few photos, so let’s take care of it.”
They know about 2 tombstones that have been in someone’s yard since the war and want to bring them back to the cemetery, hopefully in time for our next visit.
Thank you!
See more about our Żychlin Jewish cemetery project at Uncovering Jewish Heritage.
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