Between Life and Death exhibition

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Thematic focus

Cultural History
Local History
Social History
Museums, Memorials and Exhibitions
Holocaust
Europe
Second World War

Language

Slovak, English

Country

Slovak Republic

Address

Západoslovenské múzeum v Trnave (Museum of Western Slovakia in Trnave), Slovakia

Date

22 July 2024 - 11 August 2024

Description

The Jewish genocide in war-torn Europe claimed millions of lives. In the face of the tragic fate of Jews, local populations of countries occupied or allied with the III Reich along with some ordinary Germans faced a dilemma that they had probably never envisaged: how to react to such a mass atrocity? While individual responses to this question differed widely, only few offered help to people seeking to survive. What was the daily experience of Jews hiding from the German machine of extermination and those who brought them help, sometimes even risking their lives? The travelling display showcases personal stories of Holocaust survivors and rescuers from eleven different countries set against a broader historical context. By outlining stories of survivors along with those of rescuers, the display highlights the complexity of human relations under extreme conditions. The testimonies are also shown against a broader historical background to offer a more comprehensive understanding of local chances for Jews to survive and for helpers to provide aid.

Organiser

European Network Remembrance and Solidarity

Between Life and Death exhibition | Trnava