Nazi Germany was so destructive to Judaism not only for the loss of life, but because many who survived began to see the practice of Judaism as somewhat of a health hazard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart notes how trauma from the Holocaust caused some to view Judaism as risky.
- In plain terms
- Survivors felt religious practice became dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Trauma can alter faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does trauma affect tradition?
Another view
Not all survivors felt this way.
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