13/12/2009



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infinitebutterflies: bohemea: Oskar Schindler’s grave Schindler is buried at the Catholic Franciscans’ cemetery at Mount Zion in Jerusalem, the only member of the Nazi Party to be honoured in this way. Schindler’s grave is located near the Zion Gate. Stones placed on top of the grave are a sign of gratitude from Jewish visitors, according to Jewish tradition, although Schindler himself was not Jewish. On his grave, the German inscription reads ‘The Unforgettable Lifesaver of 1200 Persecuted Jews’. Read more about Oskar Schindler here & here.

infinitebutterflies:

bohemea:

Oskar Schindler’s grave

Schindler is buried at the Catholic Franciscans’ cemetery at Mount Zion in Jerusalem, the only member of the Nazi Party to be honoured in this way. Schindler’s grave is located near the Zion Gate. Stones placed on top of the grave are a sign of gratitude from Jewish visitors, according to Jewish tradition, although Schindler himself was not Jewish. On his grave, the German inscription reads ‘The Unforgettable Lifesaver of 1200 Persecuted Jews’.

Read more about Oskar Schindler here & here.

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