Our tradition of gathering on the Sunday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur began after the Radomer survivors of the Holocaust formed the Radomer Mutual Society - now the Radomer Mutual Culture Center - purchased burial ground and erected a monument to those who were murdered by the Nazis and their allies during the Holocaust, in the mid-1950s. Now, seventy-five years later there are very few survivors of the Shoah still alive. Their children, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren continue the tradition and standing together continue to show that despite how many were slaughtered because they were Jews, we are still here, standing proudly and strong while remembering those who are no longer able to join us.
We were happy that the weather favored us with a beautiful, balmy morning. Standing together to chant Psalm 23, the Mourner's Kaddish and the El Malei Rachamin as well as commemorative readings is quite meaningful to us. We honor the past generations and still mourn in our hearts for those we never knew because they were killed.
As is my tradition, I brought my camera. Here is a selection of photos of attendees. You know who you are.
For the first time, I got everyone to stand for a group photo. Apologies to anyone whose face is obscured. I've never done this before. Next time I'll make sure the taller people are in the back and the shorter in front.
Thank you Art for the photos - they are sweet and sad at the same time - our older survivors sady diminishing each year, but the younger second and third generations involved and showing their respect and concerns. Have a sweet new year and an easy fast.
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