Summary: This section of Rescuers by Gay Block and Malka Drucker was about the Soviet Union/Ukraine. Polish Jews were scared because in order for the Soviet Union to protect itself, it made a pact with Germany. The Soviet Union moved in to Poland and took over the eastern half of it. Many state they would do this again no matter the risk. Jean Berger was the one that stood out to me the most as she was known as a "cripple" by her family, mainly her father. A German shot her in the knee and a Jewish doctor saved her. Which her family then helped to protect him.
Commentary:I found this stories really interesting and unbelievable. Hearing all these stories makes me have faith in the world today. That people are good and naturally born like that. However, faith is one thing that could either make you extremely happy or it could end up breaking you. I think this is what the rescuers thought as well as the victims. I really enjoyed hearing these stories and I don't know what I would do or how I would react to all of this happening.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Rescuers 2
Summary:In this second section of Rescuers by Gay Block and Malka Drucker, I read about rescuers and their stories in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary. Most Jews were killed in Poland, other than Germany of course. Regardless of who was rescuing, if a Nazi found out, they would have no mercy against them. Many were always in danger
Commentary: It was interesting to read about these rescuers in these particular areas. Many hid for their lives and did what they had to do to protect their rescuee. I find it amazing how each of the stories are different and none are the same but they all want to help Jews. Rescuers had to be quick on their feet just in case someone questioned them.
Commentary: It was interesting to read about these rescuers in these particular areas. Many hid for their lives and did what they had to do to protect their rescuee. I find it amazing how each of the stories are different and none are the same but they all want to help Jews. Rescuers had to be quick on their feet just in case someone questioned them.
Rescuers 1
Summary: The book Rescuers by Gay Block and Malka Drucker is a book of 49 people who saved the lives of Jews before, during and after the war. The book is separated into different areas where the war was and people told their stories. The first section was about Belgium and people who worked underground. This was hard for not only the victims, but for the rescuers as well...maybe even more so.
Commentary: One rescuers that stuck out to me the most was Johannes DeVries. He begins by saying that him and his wife joked about not doing what they did ever again, when they both knew they would do the same thing over and over no matter what. I found him to be very intriguing and what he did for the Jewish child was amazing. He told his story very well and so did the other rescuers. Many people sold everything they had to help and they are considered to be altruists.
Commentary: One rescuers that stuck out to me the most was Johannes DeVries. He begins by saying that him and his wife joked about not doing what they did ever again, when they both knew they would do the same thing over and over no matter what. I found him to be very intriguing and what he did for the Jewish child was amazing. He told his story very well and so did the other rescuers. Many people sold everything they had to help and they are considered to be altruists.
Online Sources 4 and 5
Summary: The first text is about Jan Karski who was a Polish Catholic that fought for Jews. He tried to raise awareness to the people of what the Nazis were doing. Karski worked with Allies and went to the ghetto to experience what was really going on and to witness it in person. Karski put his physical and mental self in danger by doing this. He was taught to treat others equally and he did that. The second text was about rescuers and what their life is like and what it takes to be a rescuer. Many different points were made of what a rescuers life was like and what they were like as humans.
Commentary:I enjoyed both of these texts. The first one focused more on the survivors and their stories while the other focused on the rescuers and what they are like as human beings. The first one talked about killing Jews but the author contradicted that by saying not everyone kills or dislikes Jews. It looked at the bright side of it and I enjoyed it. The second text was longer than the first one and more difficult for me. It used many complex words and had long sentences which made it harder to understand what was going on. I understood most of it but some parts were a bit unclear. It was very interesting to read what a rescuer is and what they're mindset is.
Call to Action Day
Summary:
For Call to Action Day, I interviewed Jeannette Ringold. She was a Dutch child hidden in the Netherlands. I began to ask questions but then Jeannette said she would tell her story and then questions could be brought up during. She was very young when she was taken to another family along with her three month old brother. Being so young, it was hard for Jeannette to remember certain things, but she remembered almost all of it. She stayed with a total of five families. It was hard for the last family to let her go as they got attached to her. However, she was reunited with her Uncle Theo and later saw the family again in what Jeannette said was a very "emotional" experience. With the help of President Eisenhower, Jeannette and her brother and along with her Uncle, they were able to move to the United States. She then went to San Mateo High School.
Commentary:
I loved talking to Jeannette. She was very easy to talk to and made me want to find out more information. While speaking to her, she would pause and ask if we had any questions and that was so great. I was really surprised that she kept herself together as I bet those times were probably the worst she has experienced. I was really shocked from what she told me and I cannot imagine what it must have been like. In sum, I am so honored to have met Jeannette and it was a great experience.
For Call to Action Day, I interviewed Jeannette Ringold. She was a Dutch child hidden in the Netherlands. I began to ask questions but then Jeannette said she would tell her story and then questions could be brought up during. She was very young when she was taken to another family along with her three month old brother. Being so young, it was hard for Jeannette to remember certain things, but she remembered almost all of it. She stayed with a total of five families. It was hard for the last family to let her go as they got attached to her. However, she was reunited with her Uncle Theo and later saw the family again in what Jeannette said was a very "emotional" experience. With the help of President Eisenhower, Jeannette and her brother and along with her Uncle, they were able to move to the United States. She then went to San Mateo High School.
Commentary:
I loved talking to Jeannette. She was very easy to talk to and made me want to find out more information. While speaking to her, she would pause and ask if we had any questions and that was so great. I was really surprised that she kept herself together as I bet those times were probably the worst she has experienced. I was really shocked from what she told me and I cannot imagine what it must have been like. In sum, I am so honored to have met Jeannette and it was a great experience.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Wiegand Art Gallery
Summary: Wiegand Art Gallery holds the artwork of Matt Black who gained the trust of farmworkers and went with them to Mexico to experience it. The photos he took were of laborers in Mexico and the photos are in black and white. He depicts what life is like for immigrant workers. Black also based his artwork in California. One in particular is the photo that is "A Farmworker Clears Tumbleweeds. Lamont, California. 2010". It shows a workers raking weeds in what appears to be a field. It really gives a feel for what life was like for the workers as it is really dark and gloomy. There were many photos in the gallery that showed what life was like for farmworkers in California and in Mexico.
Commentary: I very much enjoyed the Wiegand Art Gallery. I liked how all the pictures were in black and white because it really showed what was there. Having color in pictures or paintings is almost a distraction to what the art is showing you. These pieces art really show what it was like for immigrant workers in California and in Mexico. I noticed that most, if not all, photos had an animal in them. I am not sure why that is and if I was there for Matt Black's presentation, I would have definitely asked. Overall, I loved all the photos.
Commentary: I very much enjoyed the Wiegand Art Gallery. I liked how all the pictures were in black and white because it really showed what was there. Having color in pictures or paintings is almost a distraction to what the art is showing you. These pieces art really show what it was like for immigrant workers in California and in Mexico. I noticed that most, if not all, photos had an animal in them. I am not sure why that is and if I was there for Matt Black's presentation, I would have definitely asked. Overall, I loved all the photos.
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