Beilstein photos
There is a picture of a cemetary included. On our way to see an overpriced ruin, Lindsay found a Jewish cemetary further up the past. Very few people walk to the cemetary as the ruins capture their attention (and their wallets). The Jewish cemetary is so fascinating because it was abandoned in the 1930's (for obvious reasons). Today there are no Jewish citizens left in Beilstein, but a faithful Jewish community in Koblenz maintains the cemetary in Beilstein.
As Lindsay and I walked through the cemetary we were both in awe. Many tombstones were marked with dates just before 1933 - the year Hitler began his reign. Lindsay and I discussed that those marked with 1931, 32 were probably unaware of what was ahead for their families. This cemetary is one of the most important places for us, as it is a marker of communities that are no longer. In everything we do, may we seek to offer peace and refuge to all people.
Kyle! Your time with Lindsay sounds amazing (an overused word, but appropriate in this case). We're thinking of you and can't wait for your return.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, K+J