Berlin Memorial Activity

          I learned that there were many laws that were passed in order to make Jewish people's lives miserable during the Holocaust. For example how in 1942 Jewish families with pets could no longer have them. Or how in 1940 Jewish people could only buy groceries from 4pm to 5pm, which left many hungry since they where usually still working at that hour. Hearing everyone read out the laws they were given was making me feel more sympathetic as the laws were read one by one. There's many of these laws that hit me very hard, and I couldn't imagine the lives of these poor people, that had to live with these laws. Many for a good portion of their entire lives. It's just so sad.

          I think this memorial was built as a reminder of what had happened during the Holocaust, and to commemorate those who died. Even if the memorial is small in comparison to the many Jews that had lost their lives, it does its purpose and helps us remember the tragic events of that time. It's also a huge reminder of how such a massive genocide should never repeat itself in the years to come. I think that this monument was also built as a way to put those who died, at rest. I'm sure many are still angry for their deaths, and the families that were seperated afterwards were probably angry as well. This helps those people be at ease, as they know they won't be forgotten. 

          I noticed how many of the laws where created during certain events. For example how twelve laws were put into play in 1933, more specifically the year Hitler and come into power. Which could be a reason as to why so many laws where placed. Another example would be in 1942 when another sixteen laws were added. Which was also in the middle of WWII, so that's probably one of the reasons why more laws were added. 

          One of the laws I think would of affected me the most would have been the one where Jews couldn't have pets. I say this because I have a kitten that I've barely had for about eight months and I know I would never give her up. She's my world, and I love her very much. Even if it meant going to jail or dying, I wouldn't give her up because she's apart of my family now, and everyone loves her. It would be so hard imagining a life without her, as she's the one that usually makes my whole family all laugh when we're at home.