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The Haunting Concentration Camp That Had Its Own Orchestra
The light of culture in a world of darkness
The names of infamous concentration camps have stood the test of time. Names like Auschwitz, Dachau, and Bergen-Belson have endured due to the tragedies that unfolded there. One name that is rarely remembered is Theresienstadt. Theresienstadt, or the Theresienstadt Ghetto, was a holding camp in which Jews were sent to wait until they could be assigned to various extermination camps throughout Europe. Due to its purpose as a holding pen, the rules and life within the camp were completely different from any other. There was minimal forced labor at Theresienstadt, and there were no concerted extermination efforts.
Out of Theresienstadt come stories of culture, perseverance, and sadness. Theresienstadt had its own orchestra and was home to some of Europe’s greatest composers, musicians, lecturers, and rabbis. The uniqueness of Theresienstadt is worthy of study and worthy of remembrance.
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