Loading
Menorah used after liberation in Bergen-Belsen camp
Imperial War Museums
London, United Kingdom
This menorah was made by a soldier in the Jewish Brigade of the British Army so that 83 children in the Children’s House in Bergen-Belsen camp could celebrate the first Hanukkah after liberation. The soldier used a bullet case and cartridges from a Sten gun to make the menorah. EPH 10511
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: Menorah used after liberation in Bergen-Belsen camp
- Physical description: Menorah made from part of a Sten Gun, nine .303 cartridge cases and scrap metal, the menorah is mounted on a long octagonal-shaped wood plinth with squared-off corners.
- Historical description: Menorah made by a Jewish Brigade soldier in order for 83 children in an orphanage in Belsen to celebrate the first Hanukah after liberation. Sadie Hofstein was in Belsen as a member of UNRRA and was a relief worker in an orphanage in the camp when it was made by the soldier.
- External link: View on Imperial War Museums' website
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.