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Noam Chen

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Noam Chen • commented on 2 posts 9 months ago

From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

Thank you for your kind feedback, Michael. The H o l o c a u s t is a historical event, the worst genocide in human history, not something that can ever be censored. I made sure the word appear as it should inside the article.

From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

Thank you very much for your feedback. As survivors are dying out and their first-hand experiences die with them, it's on us to keep their legacy and share what had happened with future generations.

Noam Chen • upvoted 2 items 9 months ago

From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

Upvoting this story. One of my parents is from the Netherlands and I learned about the H o l o c a u s t growing up and even went to the museum in DC. But this is an aspect of the story I didn't know about and it's important to share. Lately I've been reading accounts from those who lived through this. There's so much to learn.

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From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

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From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

Noam Chen • commented on 11 posts 4 years ago

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you Walter. Where are you located in the world? Hearing that his school teaches them that this never happened is horrifying.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you so much Alyssa. Appreciate your comment very much 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you Walter. Where are you located in the world? Hearing that his school teaches them that this never happened is horrifying.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you so much Alyssa. Appreciate your comment very much 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

She was 20 when they were liberated.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you. It takes a super power if you ask me.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Trust me, most if not all of them knew. Some cooperated with the Nazis as we all know. But yes, ultimately they lost.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

I wish more people would do the same as you, Chewie.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you Tamra 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

I’m truly touched by what you said, thank you. You’re absolutely correct, we must always always remember.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you so much Barbara, I appreciate you 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you for sharing, Jonathan. Thank God we're here to keep their legacy alive.

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Noam Chen • upvoted 18 items 4 years ago

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Indeed. I had an uncle that was a marine at the Battle of Saipan, which I never knew until I was an adult. While this doesn't compare with the atrocities of the Holocaust, he saw some crap. But somehow was the kindest, funniest man. I'm afraid if I saw just a fraction of what these people had seen, I'd be in a rubber room playing with my toes. What a fascinating woman she must have been.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

How old was your grandmother during the liberation? Her wedding photo is so beautiful but also haunting given how young she looks

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

How old was your grandmother during the liberation? Her wedding photo is so beautiful but also haunting given how young she looks

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Amazing photo project. I loved seeing the joy of your family and faith in all the pictures. Beautifully done. <3

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Wow. This literally took my breath away. I wasn't going to post a comment just because I never do... but it's made a lasting impact on my emotions. The fact that you had this project in your mind and actually set out and accomplished it is so meaningful and impactful for your family, but for many others as well. The whole project is raw and candid and has a whole multi generational story. You created something your family will cherish forever as they continue to grow and multiply. Knowledge of their roots. Just amazing. Thanks for sharing :]

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Wow. This literally took my breath away. I wasn't going to post because I never do... but this was just emotionally brave. The idea of doing this and making it happen so beautifully is awe inspiring. Such a touching and raw way to show your future generations where they came from.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Beautiful ❤️ thank you and hahah take that 😝 my grandfather also survived, we are romani not Jewish though. I love seeing post like this, we all came through and we lived on and that is history, I love that everything they (the bad guys) stood for fell apart and we live on and on ❤️ Stronger and better but always remembering ❤️

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Even visiting places like Auschwitz are crushing and soul destroying. I can understand why someone might say that happiness is an emotion that has no place there. But equally, someone who withstood such a trauma and lived a wonderful life is an act of defiance against their former captors and pays tribute to the other victims. The memorial at Auschwitz is dedicated to all victims (not just those who died).

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

I'm glad your family prosped after all that living nightmare. You deserve all the happiness the world has to offer. I'd like to inform you as of lately my nephue came home from school and I asked him about world war 2 and the hollacoust. Their teaching him in school that the camps and what happened to the Jewish people never happened. I told him to go to the public libarey and check himself. He came home horrified. He could not believe what they told him in school. But worst yet was the realality of reading and seeing the horrable things that were done to his fellow man. It's something that has changed his life. Please check and see if your schools are teaching student's the real history of the world not the water down version.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

We should never forget what happened there, so history won't repeat itself. I'm glad your grandmother survived and lived a long good life. Beautiful tribute.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you, bless you for this. It is one of the most moving presentations about the Holocaust that I have ever seen. Beginning with the train tracks that delivered millions of people into hell. A picture of your beautiful family who exists because your great grandmother survived. But also, families just like yours, in their own pictures, at your ages, getting married, Bar Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, babies being born, living their lives just like your family has done, they arrived on that train with her. Walking through that gate, a picture of a family not possible except for her strength to survive and not being pulled out of line during the morning count. What you have put together is a photographic evidence for hope, but only if we remember what people are capable of. I dread the day when the last survivor has passed. We all owe a debt of responsibility to all of them to never let the knowledge of what happened to them there and in all the other camps die along with them.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Incredibly powerful.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

How many people would there have been in the generations that were never born?

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

This was truly moving, and made me cry a bit - sadness for all the suffering endured, and happiness that this lovely woman was able to not only escape this terrible place, but thrive and live a full, beautiful life. Thank you so very much for sharing a part of your history.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

This is beautiful. This event should never ever be forgotten. Even in the centuries and millennia to come. Every year I always go to the Imperial War Museum in London , as they have a very thought provoking permanent exhibition of The Holocaust. Just to remind me and to re-educate myself as to what happened. We should never forget.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

What a fantastic way to memorialize your family. A giant f••k you to those evil people. You tried to break their spirits but you only made them stronger. When I was 13 I went to Dachau. I remember crying asking my mom how could people not know! There were neighborhoods right there. They had to have known. 33 years later and I remember her saying "denial is a powerful thing. They didn't want to end up there too." The bunk houses were the same in these photos. I remember thinking there was no way people could be made to live like that. Well, I'm older now and understand the evil of those people more. The fact that they have walked among us in my lifetime boils my blood.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

What an amazing tribute. Not only did your grandmother survive, she thrived. And isn't that the best revenge, they say? Living well? She must have been an incredible woman. How to make it out of that horror with any sanity left boggles the mind.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

An excellent idea, very nicely done. #fNeverForget

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Brilliant project. I am also a 3rd generation as my grandmother survived the Holocaust. Luckily she was 19 years old and extremely physically and mentally fit so she was sent to a concentration camp to work where she spent her days producing flax material for the Nazis to use instead of just murdering her. My great-grandparents and their 2 youngest children were sent straight to Auschwitz while other relatives were just murdered in the village massacre when the trains were full. Only my grandmother and her brother survived the Holocaust.

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Noam Chen • submitted a new post 4 years ago

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I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Noam Chen • upvoted an item 5 years ago

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

My father was in aushwitz, birkenau, melk, mauthausen and ebensee. I wish I could’ve done what you did for him. It would’ve helped him work out some of his suffering.Thank you. Your a brilliant photographer

Noam Chen • commented on 3 posts 6 years ago

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Noam Chen • upvoted an item 6 years ago

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

Not only is Noam a great artist, but a kind and humble person who took the time to valor, appreciate and respond to every comment! Top shelf!

Noam Chen • submitted a new post 9 months ago

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From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

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I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

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I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

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I’ve Spent Years Photographing The Breathtaking Landscapes Of My Country, And You’ll Never Ever Believe Where It Is

Noam Chen • submitted 2 new posts 8 years ago

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A Journey Through Time In Jerusalem: How Centuries Have Changed The City

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A Journey Through Time In Jerusalem: How Centuries Have Changed The City

Noam Chen • commented on 2 posts 9 months ago

From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

Thank you very much for your feedback. As survivors are dying out and their first-hand experiences die with them, it's on us to keep their legacy and share what had happened with future generations.

Noam Chen • commented on 11 posts 4 years ago

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you Walter. Where are you located in the world? Hearing that his school teaches them that this never happened is horrifying.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you so much Alyssa. Appreciate your comment very much 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

She was 20 when they were liberated.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you. It takes a super power if you ask me.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Trust me, most if not all of them knew. Some cooperated with the Nazis as we all know. But yes, ultimately they lost.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

I wish more people would do the same as you, Chewie.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you Tamra 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

I’m truly touched by what you said, thank you. You’re absolutely correct, we must always always remember.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you so much Barbara, I appreciate you 🙏🏻

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Thank you for sharing, Jonathan. Thank God we're here to keep their legacy alive.

Noam Chen • commented on 7 posts 6 years ago

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

Jennifer, thank you so much. I appreciate every comment, and yours in particular :)

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

Thank you Jandy!

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

Thanks Piet! Hope you'll come back for another visit soon :)

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

Thanks Mark!

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

That's wonderful Mary, you'll surely have so much more to see next time you go!

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

Jerusalem's natives are the Israelites. The history of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel and in Jerusalem dates back 3000 years. It is supported by the Bible, and also by archeologists who keep unearthing more and more proofs that reveals the ancient history of the Jewish people in this land. In fact, yet another significant finding in the City of David made headlines just yesterday.

I Show Jerusalem From A Different Perspective Behind The Lens

Tessa, this is about showing photos of Jerusalem from a different perspective. There's obviously a lot more to it and not every quarter could fit the concept of this piece :)

Noam Chen • upvoted an item 9 months ago

From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

Noam Chen • upvoted an item 10 months ago

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From Prayer To Public Places: 12 Synagogues With Unbelievable New Lives

Noam Chen • upvoted 18 items 4 years ago

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Amazing photo project. I loved seeing the joy of your family and faith in all the pictures. Beautifully done. <3

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

How old was your grandmother during the liberation? Her wedding photo is so beautiful but also haunting given how young she looks

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

How many people would there have been in the generations that were never born?

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

Incredibly powerful.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

We should never forget what happened there, so history won't repeat itself. I'm glad your grandmother survived and lived a long good life. Beautiful tribute.

I Placed Photographs Of My Family Throughout Auschwitz, To Document The Life Of 4 Generations Since My Grandmother Survived The Camp

An excellent idea, very nicely done. #fNeverForget

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