Thank you for this opportunity to see and interpret this place, these messages—so far from me in the US, yet not so far as to be unimaginable. Have you see the new movie, A Real Pain? I haven’t been able to bring myself to be a tourist at any of the places my grandparents and great-grandparents lost—left on short notice, I imagine. I have visited one place, Israel/Palestine, where my grandfather was born and lived in an orphanage until he was brought to NYC by some Syrian uncles. It’s hard to imagine going back there either, at this point. I like the “peace” sticker you photographed very much and think it really goes both ways—you can’t say you’re for peace while waging war or promoting violence.
It's so hard and it brings up such a range of emotions. I have not seen the new movie, but maybe i will. I know--it's a strange kind of tourism, though I am telling myself I am doing research. (Can tell you more sometime!) I didn't know your grandfather's story....that's amazing. This was my fourth trip to Bremen, but my first during the Christmas season. And the stickers were there own education--I wanted to share and am moved that you are seeing too. Shabbat shalom and chag sameach!
My friend @gabedraws is responsible for the “Fuck Hamas” sticker - find him on Instagram!
Oh wow! I will! Thanks for this, Ruth.
Thank you for this opportunity to see and interpret this place, these messages—so far from me in the US, yet not so far as to be unimaginable. Have you see the new movie, A Real Pain? I haven’t been able to bring myself to be a tourist at any of the places my grandparents and great-grandparents lost—left on short notice, I imagine. I have visited one place, Israel/Palestine, where my grandfather was born and lived in an orphanage until he was brought to NYC by some Syrian uncles. It’s hard to imagine going back there either, at this point. I like the “peace” sticker you photographed very much and think it really goes both ways—you can’t say you’re for peace while waging war or promoting violence.
It's so hard and it brings up such a range of emotions. I have not seen the new movie, but maybe i will. I know--it's a strange kind of tourism, though I am telling myself I am doing research. (Can tell you more sometime!) I didn't know your grandfather's story....that's amazing. This was my fourth trip to Bremen, but my first during the Christmas season. And the stickers were there own education--I wanted to share and am moved that you are seeing too. Shabbat shalom and chag sameach!
So evocative and poignant, all of this. I've shared with several people – thank you & Happy Hanukkah to you.
Thank you, Jena! There was so much to observe & think about -- still processing. Chag sameach!
Such a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Natalia! I am so moved to know you are reading.
It's always a pleasure!
Thank you for sharing these details
Thank you for reading, Owen!
Loved this post-filled with history and emotion.
Thank you so much, Michal.
Thank you Christine! Happy holidays!!
I'll write you!