In memory of our Jewish brethren who died for Kidush Hashem. Memorial plaque for Jews of Kiskőrös who were massacred during the holocaust. Kiskőrös, 1949.
Photograph of a memorial plaque inscribed and illustrated by hand. A large illustration on top (titled "Yizkor"), depicting a synagogue hall and scenes of Jewish history during the holocaust: wandering, forced labor, cargo trains, etc. On the borders appears the inscription: "Made by Yehiel Kline and mounted by Achi-Ezer Akiva – in 1949, in memory of his beloved ones who were murdered…from 1943 to 1945". The edges are decorated with iron chains, in each link appears an illustration and a text based on the Passover Haggadah, on verses from Jewish sources and on the liturgical poem "Unetane Tokef". In the center appear 400 names of victims murdered in Kiskőrös during the holocaust.
34X29.5 cm. Good condition.