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It is Jewish tradition to put stones on one's grave.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is a sign of respect for the dead. It is a Jewish custom to place a small rock or pebble on a gravestone to show that you were there and that you had respect for the deceased.
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Who was oskar schindlers wife?
Emilie Schindler, her maiden name was Pelzl
Was the movie schindlers list accurate to the actually Holocaust?
Yes, the movie Schindler's list includes many actual events that occured during the holocaust. It is based mostly on Oskar Schindler and his humanity, but it does touch on things that actually did occur during the holocaust. There are a few historical inaccuracies in the movie but in general it is a good source of information about the holocaust and its included events.
What color were Oskar Schindler's eyes?
Oskar Schindler's eyes where a deep, beautiful, passionate, and serious blue :)
What words were inscribed in schindlers ring?
Talmudic adage: "Whoever saves one life, saves the world."
When were gravestones first introduced?
Hi there. The history of gravestones goes back thousands of years as Ancient grave markers have found in Greece and Rome. Gravestones, like we have today, developed around 300 years ago. Previously, wooden crosses were used to mark a grave followed by stones shaped like a coffin. Some of these grave markers deteriorated completely because of weathering. Long lasting gravestones are made from marble or granite, which is what we use for our gravestones and memorials.
How many stones are on Oskar Schindler's grave?
There are 66 stones on his grave because he died at age 66.
How often do they put the rocks on oskar schindlers grave?
When a Jewish person visits a grave, leaving a small stone on the marker is a sign of respect. Therefore, a stone is probably left by most visitors.
What was Schindlers first name?
If you are referring to the man who saved Jews, his first name was Oskar.
Who was oskar schindlers wife?
Emilie Schindler, her maiden name was Pelzl
What is DEF in schindler's list?
Deutsche Emaillewaren-Fabrik, the name of Oskar Schindlers factory.
What were Oskar schindlers fears?
Since I'm not Oskar Schindler, I couldn't tell you and guarantee my answer. However; the Nazis taking his Jews were probably one of his biggest fears
Where was Oskar Schindlers home town?
Schindler was born April 28, 1908 in Svitavy (German: Zwittau), Moravia, then part of Austria-Hungary, now in the Czech Republic.
What is a passage grave?
A passage grave is a type of megalithic tomb characterized by a narrow, elongated entrance passage that leads to a central burial chamber. These structures were usually covered by a mound of earth or stones. Passage graves were built by ancient societies as burial places for the deceased, and are found in various locations around the world, dating back to the Neolithic period.
What is on the cover of Master of Puppets?
Its a grave site full of the things that you contol puppets with used as grave stones
Where are the grave stones in Petpet Park?
They are in the Graveyard, Founder's Graveyard.
What do you see in a cemetery?
Grave stones,grass,mud,trees.
How did stern help schindler?
Itzhak Stern made the list of Schindlerjuden. In English, those German words mean "Schindlers Jews"
