The Web of Deception

Exhibit 3 of the Holocaust Garden of Hope, “The Web of Deception – Politics & Propaganda,” sheds light on how propaganda and political manipulation fueled one of history’s darkest eras. From the rise of the Nazi Party in post-World War I Germany to the chaos of Kristallnacht, visitors are confronted with the harrowing consequences of unchecked prejudice and indifference. The exhibit vividly portrays the atmosphere of fear and terror that spread across Germany, where propaganda transformed neighbors into enemies and silence into complicity. Stories of bravery, like that of Paul Grüninger, who risked everything to save Jewish refugees, offer a glimmer of hope and highlight the importance of moral courage.

Preserving Stories of Resilience

This exhibit also honors individuals who stood as upstanders amidst the darkness, including teachers like Andrée Geulen, who saved Jewish children in Belgium, and Joseph Migneret, a Paris school principal who joined the resistance. These inspiring stories are interwoven with narratives of unimaginable loss, like Houston’s Ruth Steinfeld’s separation from her mother at a French concentration camp to ensure her survival. By juxtaposing heroism with tragedy, Exhibit 3 not only educates but deeply moves its visitors, reminding us of the profound responsibility to remember and act against prejudice in all its forms.

Be Part of the Legacy

Through your support, the Holocaust Garden of Hope ensures that these lessons of history resonate with future generations. Your donation helps maintain and expand this vital educational tool, making it accessible to schools, communities, and individuals around the world. Join us in our mission to inspire upstanders who stand in solidarity against injustice, empowering them to challenge indifference and stand for human dignity. Your contribution not only honors the past but actively shapes a future where such atrocities are never repeated.