Re: [Cz-L] About the synagogue and the cemetery

  Hi Mimi and Hardy,

You might be right about that active distraction thing - I suppose other
Haifaites will agree with me.
The Germans have surely acknowledged in the past to being responsible for
the burning of the Temple (and the killings arround those first days).
Because Czernowitz was located in the URSS when the payments of retribution
were made, I suppose that the State of Israel received payments for those
objects that were not specifically named, but were supposed not to be
(because of political reasons) liable to be restored. Legally, Israel and/or
other Jewish Organizations that received money might be involved.

Still, although being included in a lump sum, Germany might be willing
because of the special position Cz. had in its cultural past to help.
Personally I would vote for a memorial plate including the picture of the
building as it was, something that is not expensive trying to get real
participation for the cemetery cause.

As to the visas for Israelis to Ucraina - it is only 100 Shekels ( some 20$)
if you are born in Cz. and anyway depends on State agreements, very far from
the local people's influence.

Berti Glaubach
Haifa

-------Original Message-------

From: mirtaylo_at_indiana.edu
Date: 07/16/06 13:46:18
To: Czernowitz
Subject: [Cz-L] About the synagogue and the cemetery

Dear Czernowitzers,

This is probably not be the best time for what I am about to write.
While Israel may be on the brink of another war, I am sure most of you
are too worried and preoccupied to have patience for much else.
But if any of you find refuge from worry in being active, I would like
to suggest that you search the internet and the reference libraries for
information about these subjects:

1. According to Ukrainian law, who has legal ownership of the "Tempel"?
     The memorial hall next to the cemetery and the cemetery itself?
     I believe that private buildings are being returned to the heirs
     of the pre-war owners, what about buildings which were owned by a
     religious community?

2. The "Tempel" was set on fire by the Romanians and Czernowitz is
     recognized as under the sphere of influence of German Culture.
     Are either Germany or Romania, legally obligated to restore the
building?

3. I believe that UNESCO gives financial aid for the restoration of
     buildings which are declared to be part of "World Heritage". How does
one
     obtain their help and intervention.

Even if you cannot devote time to this research now, please keep it in mind,
for when you can. We need to know the facts and adopt a practical attitude.

All the best,

Mimi
Received on 2006-07-17 07:43:22