Butterfly Project

   

"Night In The Ghetto"

Another day has gone for keeps 
Into the bottomless pit of time. 
Again it has wounded a man, held captive 
by his brethren 

After dusk, he longs for bandages, 
For soft hands to shield the eyes 
From all the horrors that stare by day. 
But in the ghetto, darkness, too, is kind 
To weary eyes that all day long 
Have had to watch

 Dawn crawls again along the ghetto streets 
Embracing all who walk this way. 
Only a car like a greeting from a long-gone world 
Gobbles up the dark with fiery eyes 
That sweet darkness that falls upon the soul 
And heal those wounds illuminated by the day...
 Along the streets come light and ranks of people 
Like a long black ribbon, loomed with gold.

1943 Anonymous

Anti-Jewish decrees

What did you learn?

I learned that the discrimination against Jews only increased between 1933 and 1945 during the war. It took so many rights and privileges from them. They took their food, transportation, friends, family, pets, and entertainment. It ruined their lives and changed it so dramatically that people could hardly cope with it.

Why do you think this monument was built?

I think it was built to show that it wasn't only things that were needed for survival such as food and water that was taken away from the Jews. They also took their entertainment which is shown in the memorial with the decree that took their music. Life is so much more than just survival. Living life and having fun is what makes life worth living. So when someone takes that away it takes a toll on people.

What did you notice about the number of laws passed in certain years?

Well in 1933 the number of laws just kept increasing because Hitler had just risen to power in that time. Then in 1934 he slowed down to calm people. He only did this to stop a revolution or rebellion. He didn't do it to make himself look good he only did that for the olympics and only the Olympics. His patter went up and down and up and down and just kept on continuing.

Which restrictions do you think you would have the most trouble dealing with and why?

It's hard to choose which would be worst between losing music and losing pets. I love dogs and I know how to take care of them. The dogs I have are one of my best friends and it would be terrible to lose them and never have any pets. Music is one of my many passions. I love making music. I love the great beats and how it changes how you feel. Getting that taken away would be like losing a part of me.